Quad Biking Merzouga Desert
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Overview
Quad biking Merzouga Desert is an excellent desert experience and a more amazing way of enjoying the endless enchanting Sahara dunes. It takes you to the heart of probably the most iconic desert landscape of Morocco. Where one gets to explore long stretches of golden sand, dramatic dunes, and remote Berber villages. From adrenaline junkies to people wanting to take in the beautiful view, Merzouga quad bike tour offers unforgettable moments in your life.
What makes this Merzouga ATV Quad Biking unique?
Merzouga is quite ideal for quad biking action. Unlike the desert tours elsewhere, this Sahara crossing is one of those few trips. Where you will find excitement and independence, with wind and sand in your face, while you make your ways across the dunes to places unreachable by other means. With their unique combination of exhilarating speed and breathtaking scenery, this is a desert experience very few will replicate.
You will be taken across towering dunes, ancient palm groves, and onto sandy tracks that twist and turn between the dunes. This quad biking experience is catered for both novice and experienced riders, it is guaranteed that with expert guides, safety and an enhanced experience will be accorded.
Tour Highlights
- Merzouga Quad Biking Adventure: Get the adrenalin rush of driving a powerful quad bike across the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- Iconic Sand Dunes: Get through to the towering dunes for great views and an unforgettable ride.
- Berber Village Visits: Explore Berber settlements to be submerged in the culture.
- Desert Landscapes: Ride over rugged terrain, through hidden oases, and expansive desert vistas.
- Magic at Sunrise and Sunset: Vivify the desert with breathtaking views of sunrise and sunset.
- Fun for All Riders: From novice to experienced, guides will provide expert guidance to ensure the rider’s safety.
Conclusion
Merzouga quad biking is the ideal combination for an adrenaline-charged activity among nature lovers and enthusiasts. Moreover, this will surely be an exclusive chance to experience the Sahara Desert of Morocco. With a combination of great sand dunes mixed with speed and fun. Whether one takes up the short ride or the full-day tour. The exciting landscapes and thrilling dunes will definitely leave unforgettable memories. Get ready for a Merzouga quad biking trip of culture, nature, and adrenaline combined-and experience the Sahara in a whole different light.
Included/Exclude
- Pick up at your hotel in Marrakech or Airport.
- Private transport in a modern 4x4 vehicle or minivan with A/C.
- Professional driver / Tour Guide during the trip.
- Visit to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
- 1 night in Dades Valley at Riad (Dinner & Breakfast)
- Visit the Todra gorge.
- 1 night in a desert luxury Camp (Dinner & Breakfast)
- Camel ride per person.
- Sandboarding.
- Sahara desert sunset and sunrise.
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fee to monuments.
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
This exciting adventure starts with a meeting and guide in the ATV rental service in Merzouga. After the instructive introduction of equipment and its fitting, in several minutes you start to go deep into the desert. There, you may find very loose sand everywhere, where one could play endlessly in Erg Chebbi Dunes. It's just these smaller dunes, so there thou take hold of this ATC while starting your fantastic voyaging with beautiful panorama-wide desert areas spread here, there, everywhere.
Here, you will be taken towards any small oasis or dry lake, stop for a while, and have some good times viewing the serenity around you; maybe even spot some camels or desert life. Later, for fun take an exhilarating ride over larger dunes with trials of steep ascents and thrilling descents.
This may well mean that should you go out at sunset, for instance, your guide takes you up to a high vantage point with great views over the dunes as the sun sets over them, coloring the landscape with pretty shades. You are given a few minutes to enjoy this view before it's time to head back to the village, filled with excitement from your time in the desert.
FAQs
How many hours will a car drive take from Marrakech to Merzouga?
It takes about 9 to 10 hours from Marrakech to Merzouga, according to traffic conditions and stops that are taken on the way.
What is included in the 1-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga?
Private Transportation will include, a professional english speaking driver guide, food, that is, dinner and breakfast, a camel ride, overnight in a desert luxury camp and sandboarding.
What is the best period of the year to go to Agafay Desert?
The weather conditions would be mild, from March through to May and September into November. It becomes super hot in summer though night temperatures remain good.
Are there any quad rental operators available in Merzouga?
Obviously you can rent quads in Merzouga because you can find many quad, buggies,… operators there. You can also have your desert guide for a better ad enjoyable experience. The payment is made directly to the quad operator and prices starts from 50 Euros per hour.
How much does a camel ride take to the desert camp from Merzouga?
The camel ride takes roughly 1 H/30Min in the afternoon and about 60 minutes in the morning.
What accessories do I need to pack before visiting the Sahara Desert?
- A windbreaker or light jacket during cold nights.
- Comfortable jeans or other pants to protect yourself from the camel’s rough fur.
- Appropriate shoes (sneakers, hiking boots, or sports sandals).
- A headscarf or hat to block the sun and dust.
- Loose clothes and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
- A camera to bring home your wonderful desert memories.
What differentiates a Standard desert camp from a luxury desert camp?
Standard Desert Camps of Merzouga:
The standard Merzouga desert camps are directed for travelers who don’t need the level of luxury provided in our Morocco luxury desert camps. Tents are comfortable and clean. However, toilets are shared and are located outside your tent.
Luxury Desert Camps of Merzouga:
Luxury desert camps offer more privacy with their private toilets and bathrooms. You can also find electricity outlets inside your tent.
Can we rent a quad bike in Merzouga Sahara desert?
Absolutely yes, in Merzouga you can rent a quad bike which starts from 1 hour through the dunes.
Can I reach desert Camp by other means of transportation?
Yes, in case you are not interested in camel riding, a 4×4 vehicle is available to take you to the desert camp with no extra fees, also you can reach the camp with an ATV quad bike excursion.
How long does it take with a camel ride to the Merzouga desert camp?
From Merzouga the camp, it takes 1 hour 20 min through the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Can we bring our suitcases with us into the camp?
 Yes, a 4×4 vehicle is always available to take all your luggage into the camp.
Are showers and bathrooms available in Merzouga desert camp?
Absolutely. The Desert Camp in Merzouga provides a private bathroom and shower, toilets also are available inside your private tent.
Is electricity available in the Merzouga luxury desert camp?
Yes, electricity is available in our Merzouga luxury desert camp. so don’t worry if you want to charge your phones and cameras.
What is the distance from Errachidia to Merzouga?
The distance between Errachidia and Merzouga is 2 hr (128.1 km).
How demanding is the tour?
Long drives, some lightweight trekking-especially when riding camels in the desert-form part of the tour. The trip does not seem to be very demanding, even though there might be a general feeling of exhaustion due to long travel. The camel ride is generally soft, though one ought to prepare for the elements, essentially heat, when heading into the desert. It’s more about the travel of traveling through a part of the country and culture rather than physical effort.
What should I take along in this tour?
Following are the major things recommended for the 3 day tour:
- Clothing comfortable to wear on hot days and cold nights.
- Hat and sunscreen for saving the skin from the scorching sun.
- Scarf or bandana to save your face from desert sand.
- Camera for making the landscapes.
- Good shoes for walking and the camel trek.
- Light jacket during chilly desert evenings
- Refillable water bottle and snacks.
How long will the drives take and what is the transportation like?
Drives can be long, usually 6 to 9 hours a day, depending on the route and stops. Most of the roads are paved, though the landscape does get quite bumpy in some places, especially when one gets into the desert area. Transportation: The mode of transport would generally be comfortable 4x4s or air-conditioned minibuses-of course, some of the roads leading to the very most remote areas are a little less smooth. You’ll make numerous photo stops, breaks, and meals.
What are the tour accommodations like?
Accommodations include:
- A night in the luxury Sahara Desert camp – large tented rooms en-suite, boasting modern facilities. Tents are large in size, full of comfort and luxury.
- A night in nice Riads in the places of Dades Valley: private room accommodation avails a modern Moroccan design along with comfort.
Both assure rest in local color after day explorations.
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