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Merzouga Off-Road: 2-Day Private 4×4 & Desert Riad Overnight

About this experience

Most Sahara tours follow the same route, stop at the same spots, and share the space with a dozen other groups. This isn't that.
Your private Berber guides take you into the open desert west of Erg Chebbi — away from the dune crowds, into a landscape of fossil-rich valleys, ancient ruins, roaming wildlife, and vast stony desert that most travelers drive straight past without stopping.
No other tourists. No set script. Just the real Sahara, at your pace.
On Day 1, your guide sets up a homemade BBQ picnic lunch in the middle of nowhere — fresh bread, grilled meats, mint tea — because that's how it's done out here. That night, you sleep in a remote desert riad as the sky fills with stars.
Day 2 is yours to slow down in. Hidden viewpoints, off-road tracks, and desert silence that's hard to find anywhere else.
This is a private experience built around going off-road and seeing the Sahara the way locals actually know it.

At a glance

  • Duration: 48 hr
  • Private experience

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Merzouga Off-Road: 2-Day Private 4x4 & Desert Riad Overnight

Plan your experience

Time on the tour48 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), English (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Water
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast

Not included

  • Tips always appreciated

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Hello. If you need alternative point to riad we will reach out to you. We will greet you by lead travelers name. We will announce ourselves as Elbaz Sahara Tours.
  • Please let us know where you need pickup as soon as possible. We can also provide GPS where you can park car and meet us.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Elbaz Sahara Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 48 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Please let us know where you need pickup as soon as possible. We can also provide GPS where you can park car and meet us.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), English (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 2–5; Youth tickets: age 6–16; Adult tickets: age 17+; Senior tickets: age 65+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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