01 day - Around Erg Chebbi desert
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Merzouga 4x4 desert tour
Important information
Why Choosing a Merzouga 4x4 desert tour?
Choosing a Merzouga 4×4 desert tour is the ultimate way to explore the Sahara’s hidden gems and diverse landscapes in comfort and style. Unlike traditional camel treks, a 4×4 tour allows you to venture deeper into the desert, uncovering secluded spots and fascinating cultural sites. You’ll visit ancient fossil fields, meet local nomadic families, and discover the seasonal oases that sustain life in the vast dunes of Erg Chebbi.
The Merzouga 4×4 tour also provides opportunities to explore the black volcanic desert, the nearby Khamlia village known for its Gnawa music, and breathtaking panoramic views of the endless sand dunes. Combining adventure, cultural immersion, and convenience, a 4×4 desert tour in Merzouga offers a comprehensive and unforgettable Sahara experience, perfect for those seeking to go beyond the beaten path.
Highlights of the Merzouga 4x4 desert tour
- Interact with the local Berber people, gaining insights into their nomadic lifestyle, traditions, and culture.
- Erg Chebbi is not just endless dunes; it also features rocky plateaus, desert flora, and occasional oases, showcasing the diversity of the Sahara.
- Experience the thrill of off-road driving in 4×4 vehicles, exploring the more remote and less-travelled areas of Erg Chebbi.
- Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the desert.
Inclusions
- Pick up/drop off at your accommodation.
- Comfortable Merzouga desert tour in an A/C vehicle.
- English-speaking driver/guide.
- Lunch and soft drinks.
- 4×4 desert excursion.
- Visit M’Ifis mines.
- Visit Khamlia village.
Exclusions
- Entrance fees to monuments(optional).
Merzouga 4x4 desert tour Itinerary
Merzouga 4×4 desert tour starts from your accommodation in the village. In the morning after having your breakfast we pick you up and begin the journey. Our first stop will take place in Khamlia, the village of black skin people from the origins of Sudan and Ghana, after we enjoy their unique and cultural music and dances our Merzouga 4×4 desert trip will continue to the popular Paris Dakar rally roads, crossing the old Portuguese village M’efes to explore its different kinds of desert fossils.
In the midday, we will be with a nomad family in their cultural and simple tents made of the wool of goats and camels, we will have a warm tea together with them and get to know better about their way of living in the desert and their lifestyle in general, here you will experience the real meaning of the Berber hospitality and their great smile when meeting people from other countries. After having a rest, our lunch will be prepared by the simple family and served to us in local and traditional dishes to enjoy its real amazing taste.
This Merzouga 4×4 desert tour not only will allow you to enjoy desert views and landscapes but also to live and experience a new culture and new costumes of the Sahara desert. In the afternoon we will drop you off at your accommodation and our Merzouga 4×4 desert excursion ends.
We have a variety of directions to go while you visit Merzouga. Get in touch with us and we make it according to your needs and interests.
