About this experience
Delve into the heart of the Sahara Desert on day trip from Merzouga and discover the surprising Khamlia hamlet. An unforgettable experience!
you will visit all the highlights of the area on day tour with a comfortable 4x4
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- English speaking Driver
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
After collecting you bright and early from your hotel, you will leave the city behind and drive into the endless fields of sand dunes.
The first stop will be to visit the nomad villages, which are usually moved from one place to another in the Erg Chebbi dunes. While you drink some tea with them, they will explain their traditions and way of life.
The first stop of the excursion is Khamlia, a small village on the edge of the desert, where the Gnawa ethnic group live. The Gnawa are originally from Central Africa, descents from the African slaves brought to Morocco.
After visiting the village, discover why Gnawa music is internationally recognized by assisting a wonderful performance. The soulful tunes blend classical Islamic music and African beats!
Our last stop it will be in Dépôt Nomad is a nomadic Shop where the Nomad's leave their products (made hand)to sell this helps them to have a little money to live their nomadic life.
Finally, you will head back to your hotel in Merzouga.
See Erg Chebbi & Nomad people.
Crossing Merzouga Desert
See & walking in sand dunes desert merzouga
Merzouga Dunes Morocco
Khamlia is a small village located on the edge of sand dunes of Erg Chebbi in southeast Morocco near the Algerian border. The village is also called the southern gateway to the Sahara, which begins in Algeria. About 7 km from Khamlia is the larger village of Merzouga
Depot Nomade is like Alibaba's cave.Where Nomad's, They leave their products to sell this helps them to have a little money to live their nomadic life. You will find absoultly all the great Berber style decoration you need
Meeting and pickup information
- pick up from Merzouga and drop off at the same point.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Merzouga Dunes
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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