Activities

🌍 Enjoy a complete experience in the Merzouga desert

What to do in the Merzouga desert?

Discover the main activities to experience in the Moroccan Sahara: camel trekking , 4x4 excursions , bivouacking and experiences with nomads.

From the hostel, set off to explore the Moroccan Sahara at your own pace.

Between the dunes of Erg Chebbi, encounters with nomads, 4x4 excursions and nights in bivouacs, each day is different.

Whether you stay for one night or several days, we help you create a stay that suits you, far from standardized excursions.

All activities are accompanied by a local guide, for an authentic discovery of the desert.

The experiences can be adapted and combined according to your preferences.

📍 Booking activities

They can be booked directly:

✔️ Only
✔️ or as an addition to accommodation

❓ A question?

Consult the FAQ at the bottom of the page to prepare for your desert experience.

🐪 Camel trek in Merzouga

Discover the desert at the pace of a camel trek.

Starting from Hassilabied, set off to discover the dunes of Erg Chebbi, accompanied by an experienced camel guide.

✔️ Sunrise
✔️ Sunset
✔️ Half-day
✔️ Full day

This gentle activity allows for a gradual immersion in the Saharan landscapes, between silence, changing light and vast expanses of sand.

👉 Discover the Camel trekking. Accessible to all, it provides an ideal first introduction to the desert.

🚙 4x4 desert excursion

Embark on a journey to discover the Sahara and explore diverse landscapes, beyond the dunes.

From Hassilabied, the routes pass through:

✔️ the reg (stony desert)
✔️ Mineral areas
✔️ the oases
✔️ the Tafilalet landscape

This excursion provides access to less frequented areas, while also allowing you to discover:

✔️ fossils
✔️ desert roses
✔️ Lifestyle of Berber nomadic families

👉 Discover the 4x4 excursion , ideal for understanding the diversity of desert landscapes.

⛺ Overnight camping in the desert

Enjoy a unique experience with a night in a Berber nomadic camp, in the heart of the Merzouga desert.

After a 4x4 journey through the landscapes of the reg, you join a family camp to share simple and authentic moments.

✔️ Welcome by a Berber nomadic family
✔️ Traditional Dinner
✔️ Evening under the stars
✔️ Overnight stay in a tent

👉 Discover the night in a bivouac and experience an authentic immersion in the desert.

🏍️ Quad biking in the dunes

A dynamic exploration of the desert.

For a more active approach, enjoy a quad bike tour around Merzouga.

✔️ sand dunes
✔️ desert tracks
✔️ rocky terrain

Quad biking offers a fun and accessible way to explore, suitable for beginners as well as experienced riders.

👉 Discover the Quad biking , perfect for a short and sporty activity.

❓ FAQ – Activities in the desert

Which activities should I choose?

✔️ Gentle discovery: camel
✔️ Exploration: 4x4
✔️ Thrills: quad biking

🐪 Camel trek

Duration ?
From a few hours to a day.

Accessible?
Yes, for all levels.

Management ?
Experienced camel guide.

🚙 4x4 Excursion

What do we discover?
Reg, oases, mineral landscapes and remote areas.

Why choose a 4x4?
To explore without walking long distances.

🏍️ Quad

Is experience necessary?
No, it's suitable for beginners.

Where does the activity take place?
Around Merzouga, between dunes and tracks.