4x4 Desert Adventure in Merzouga
Overview : 4×4 Desert Adventure in Merzouga is a fantastic way to explore so many different and interesting sites around Erg Chebbi desert including Berber villages, Hassi labied oasis, Sriji seasonal lake Dayet Srij, Khamlia village, fossiles mines, visit to the nomads families…and admire beautiful panoramic views of this stunning Sahara desert .
Camel trek Brief Infos :
- Duration : Multiday
- Departure time : 8:00 / 9:00
- Starting point : Merzouga Village
- Ending point : The same point
- Arrival at : 16:00
- Price : Contact us
- Confirmation : You will receive your confirmation at the time of booking.
Itinerary :
1: Merzouga Background visit
Our Merzouga 4×4 excursion is the best option. For whose who wants to explore different and interesting sites around Erg chebbi dunes. We’ll visit the peaceful Merzouga oasis to see its irrigation canal and land agriculture. We’ll head south to the seasonal Dayt Sriji lake ( if there’s water in it) when there is water so usually get there different birds. Including pink flamingos…you can see the sand dunes in the background on one side, mountains on the other side and it’s really wonderful view.
2 : Enjoy Gnawa Music
We’ll continue to Khamlia village if you are interested to listen to the gnawa music of the dark skin people who were brought to Morocco as immigration over hundred years ago and they were working as slaves. In the village they have an association where they keep their tradition and sing for the people who are interested to hear their African music style.
Afterwards we’ll continue to M’ifis mines deside the tourism Merzouga desert it is also famous of menerals and fossils. The mines of M’ifis are located on a high plateau that has a an amazing panoramic view of the dunes and desert scenery, they are at one end of Erg Chebbi, near a small military town. The mines are open cast and still operating and the Berber workers experience the daily adventure of working in pits that are more than 35 m deep.
3 : Visit Nomads
During our Erg Chebbi 4×4 tours. We’ll have the opportunity to visit a nomad berber family. Who are still living in their tent in the middle of the Sahara. Where we will be welcomed. With a glass of mint tea with them and learn about nomadic life in the desert. We’ll make stops at different panoramic views to enjoy scenery and take pictures of the sights. Then we’ll come back to the village.
This Merzouga desert tours can be done in the morning or in the afternoon. If you have your own car. We will send you our location on google maps to reach our place in Merzouga village but if not. We will be happy to pick up and drop you off at your accommodation where you are staying in Merzouga.End you 4×4 Desert Adventure in Merzouga.
Service Includes
- 4X4 Comfortable Car with A/C
- Visit interesting sights in sahara
- English speaking driver
- Pick up & dropp off
- Visit Nomads
Service Exclude
- Lunches & Drinks
Transport From Fes to Merzouga
The supratours Bus depart from Fes to Merzouga everyday at 7:00 PM arrive Merzouga at 6:00 AM.
Transport from Marrakech to Merzouga
The SUPRATOUR bus Depart from Marrakech at 8:00 AM Morning and reach Merzouga around 9:00 PM
If you’re coming to Merzouga by a rental car One of our team will be waiting to pick you up safely to the place where you will begin your overnight camel trek.
From Errachidia Airport
If your flight will be landing into Errachidia airport we can pick you up the cost is 80 €, please keep in mind, the airport is far away from the center of Errachidia where there are shared taxies and public buses.
The closest airport to Merzouga Desert is Errachidia about 2 hours driving to the Erg chebbi dunes, the airport has few flights a week.
