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Merzouga Desert Tour: Explore Berber Culture, Gnaoua Music, and Old Car Museums
4.9
15 Ratings
Merzouga
Embark on a thrilling Merzouga Desert Tour and immerse yourself in the rich Berber culture. Experience the mesmerizing Gnaoua music, visit the village of Khamlia, and explore fascinating old car museums. Travel in style with a private 4WD vehicle.
Embark on a thrilling Merzouga Desert Tour and immerse yourself in the rich Berber culture. Experience the mesmerizing Gnaoua music, visit the village of Khamlia, and explore fascinating old car museums. Travel in style with a private 4WD vehicle.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Erg Chebbi - Visit the seasonal lake of Merzouga if there is water. Then, stop by Khamlia village to listen to some Gnawa music (optional), mingle, and possibly enjoy some mint tea with the locals. Please note that tipping the Gnawa musicians is required, so you must either tip or skip this activity and proceed directly to the Lead Mines in Mefes….
- Erg Chebbi - Visit the seasonal lake of Merzouga if there is water. Then, stop by Khamlia village to listen to some Gnawa music (optional), mingle, and possibly enjoy some mint tea with the locals. Please note that tipping the Gnawa musicians is required, so you must either tip or skip this activity and proceed directly to the Lead Mines in Mefes. Mefes is a nearly abandoned town on the other side of the Erg Chebbi dunes, known for its mineral mines, particularly iron, zinc, and lead, which have been operational since the French colonization.
- Merzouga - This Merzouga 4×4 excursion starts from our location and takes you on a thrilling drive through desert dunes dotted with black volcanic rocks, leading to several villages along the route made famous by the Paris Dakar Rally.
- The Lake of Merzouga - Visit the seasonal lake of Merzouga if there is water.
- Khemliya - Continue our 4WD excursion to visit nomadic people living in Berber-style tents on the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. The tour will end in Merzouga, where we will drop you off at your hotel or any location you prefer.
What's Included
- Visit All Places
- Car Fuel
- Professional Driver/guide
- Tour in 4×4
- Visit All Places
- Car Fuel
- Professional Driver/guide
- Tour in 4×4
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Tip to Gnawa Music and Nomads
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Tip to Gnawa Music and Nomads
Additional Information
Embarking on a Merzouga 4×4 tour is an excellent way to explore the fascinating aspects of the Merzouga desert and Erg Chebbi dunes. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the village of Khamlia to enjoy Gnaoua music, explore the lead mines, and meet Nomad families residing in traditional Berber tents. Transportation will be provided by a private 4WD vehicle.
Embarking on a Merzouga 4×4 tour is an excellent way to explore the fascinating aspects of the Merzouga desert and Erg Chebbi dunes. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the village of Khamlia to enjoy Gnaoua music, explore the lead mines, and meet Nomad families residing in traditional Berber tents. Transportation will be provided by a private 4WD vehicle.
Location
3XHW+6G Merzouga
we can pick you up if you are staying in Hotel in Merzouga or Hassilabied also from the Desert Camp
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(15 Ratings)
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Cvazgarcia
Mar 29, 2025
Great Experience - The desert tour visiting the local people was enriching, and our guide Omar was professional and patient in showing all aspects of the local culture. We took advantage of every moment to integrate ourselves. We highly recommend it. Thank you Omar!!!
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S_mcbunny
Feb 10, 2025
Spectacular experience with great guide/driver - We really had a great time here. Driving through the desert is really something else.
We drove up a hill from where you had a great view, through sand dunes and visited a graphite mining site.
We also quickly visited two villages, this obviously is a bit touristy, but it was very nice, we had very good tea and at no point in time did we have the feeling to have to purchase something like with other companies or tours. It was just visiting, drinking tea, having a good time and nice experience.
And the driver was great all the time, very nice and showing us all sorts of interesting things during the trip. I definitely recommend this to everyone and would absolutely do that again.
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V2456acmariannap
Dec 31, 2024
It was truly fantastic!!! - The tour was fantastic. The guide and driver were very kind and helpful. They showed us, explained us everything we wanted. It was really amazing from the first communication until the end of the adventure. They have other services and I really recommend them if you want to go and have a real desert adventure. My son wanted to stay even for more hours 😀
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Valeronf1
Dec 25, 2024
Awesome - It was great. Lots of places were toured, it was fun, we were fed. I'd strongly recommend it. Were late November 2024.
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Globetrotting411497
Dec 21, 2024
Nice experience - It was amazing! Really good trip with nice driver. We saw deserts, lake , craft place, local family, musicians. Can recommend it.
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A7096pwalexandram
Oct 28, 2024
highly recommend this tour with Hassan as a guide. - We had the most wonderful experience spending time in the desert with our guide Hassan. He first took us on a fun drive in the dunes in his nice Toyota Land Cruiser and stopped in various areas to take scenic pictures. Hassan drove us to a nearby lagoon that was created by the recent heavy rain in the area. We changed into our bathing suit and swam into the clear turquoise water for about 45 minutes. That was completely unexpected and definitively a highlight of our vacation in Morocco. We learned a ton about the Berber people of the area. Overall, we spent close to 4 hours with our guide who was very kind, attentive and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour with Hassan as a guide.
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Nomad36603115376
Oct 22, 2024
Real desert visit - Very good experience, highly recommended for everybody. The guide is very kind and skilled. Jeep tour in the desert checked various of location like lake inside of the desert.
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Robinwp284lp
Oct 21, 2024
Adrenaline rush in the Moroccan desert! - The activities were exactly as advertised. We enjoyed it thoroughly! It was a fantastic experience and a big highlight of our trip through Morocco! Our guides Hassan & Achmed were very kind, caring and informative. We would absolutely recommend this experience to everyone.
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Explore08610903314
Oct 3, 2024
Definitly the highlight of our Maroccan trip - I recently took the Marzouga Jeep Tour, and it was an unforgettable experience! The jeep ride through the desert was thrilling, offering breathtaking views of the stunning landscapes and vast dunes.
Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the area, sharing stories and facts about the local culture, and wildlife. He made sure we were entertained and were comfortable throughout the journey.
There was plenty of opportunity for great photos and to soak in the serene atmosphere of the desert. It was not rushed at all
If you're looking for an adventurous yet peaceful escape, I highly recommend this excusrion. It’s a perfect way to experience the beauty of the desert in an exciting and unique way! I won't spoil you with pictures, just go see the place.
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750claudiam
Jun 30, 2024
Adventure on the dunes - The dunes of the Merzouga desert are really very beautiful and it is always a strong emotion to be able to go hiking accompanied by an experienced and reliable guide who made us feel safe. Communication with Hassan to make arrangements for the tour was also simple and straightforward. Recommended
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