About this experience
This day trip is perfect if you arrive in Merzouga by bus or with your camper and you like to make the most of your stay in the desert city. You can visit all the highlights of the area in one full day with a comfortable 4x4 car.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Lunch, including drink of tea, at nomad family's tent
- Private tour
- Private driver/guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, including fuel
- Hotel, riad, or campsite pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary and highlights
Start your visit to the area around Merzouga and the land of the Ait Khebbach tribe with pick-up from your accommodation in a spacious and comfortable 4x4 vehicle.
Cross desert plateaus far away from concrete roads and visit a Berber family in their tent for lunch. Learn how they live in their tents with goats, sheep and working donkeys, as well as how to prepare a Berber pizza on the fire. Enjoy this delicious communal meal in their home.
Start your desert exploration with a visit to the village of Khamlia. Here, you'll enjoy the inhabitants' music and dance, and have the opportunity to try their instruments and learn to play some desert music of your own!
Afterwards, take a 4x4 down a gravel road to the Lake of Merzouga (also named Lake Tamezguida), which appears seasonally from November to May during the rainy season in Middle Atlas. This is the best spot to see desert birds, and sometimes even flamingos! Return to your accommodation in Merzouga in the late afternoon.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please wait in the reception area of your accommodation in and around Merzouga Pick ups at AirBnB's/private residences also possible Meeting place if you arrive in Merzouga by rental car, bus or taxi: In front of Riad Madu, Hassilabied - in this case, please send us a What's app message after booking to arrange pick up
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Explore Morocco Travel SARL
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick ups at AirBnB's/private residences also possible
Meeting place if you arrive in Merzouga by rental car, bus or taxi: In front of Riad Madu, Hassilabied - in this case, please send us a What's app message after booking to arrange pick up
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