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4 Hour Buggy Tour
This 4 hour buggy tour takes you through the Erg Chebbi dunes with a local guide. Dunes, the black hamada and Khamlia village in one big loop.
4 hours
Erg Chebbi dunes
Some practice helps
Every day
Our 4 hour buggy tour in Merzouga
On this 4 hour buggy tour in Merzouga you go on a big loop through dunes, the black stone desert called hamada, and Khamlia village. Four hours lets you see how many faces the Sahara has.
Our buggies seat two people side by side, with a roll cage and seat belts, so you can share the drive with a friend. Your guide stays with you all the time and picks a pace that feels right. Learn more about Erg Chebbi and see all our buggy adventures.
- Local guide
- Helmet & scarf
- Some practice helps
- Photo stops
- Pick-up in Merzouga
The route
This ride mixes soft sand and hard tracks. We cross the dark hamada plain, visit Khamlia for tea and Gnawa music, and finish over the high dunes.

Your trip, step by step
Meet & brief
Tea, gear and a safety talk at our base.
Black desert
Ride the dark stone plain of the hamada.
Khamlia stop
Mint tea and Gnawa music in the village.
Dune finish
High dunes and a final photo stop before we ride back.
Tour details
Our base in Merzouga, or your hotel or camp in Merzouga
4 hours
Early morning or late afternoon, when the sand is cooler
2-seat buggy with roll cage and seat belts
Private or small group with your own guide
Children ride with an adult
Included & not included
Included
- 4 hours buggy ride
- Local guide
- Helmet, goggles and scarf
- Fuel
- Bottled water
- Pick-up in Merzouga
Not included
- Other activities
- Drinks and snacks
- Personal spending
- Tips (optional)
Before you go
Do I need a driving licence?
No licence is needed for a guided ride in the dunes. Drivers should be adults; passengers of all ages ride with an adult.
Is the 4 hour ride hard?
No, but it is longer. Basic practice helps. Your guide adapts speed and route to the group.
Can you pick me up?
Yes, we pick you up from your hotel or camp in Merzouga. Send us its name when you book.
What if the weather is bad?
On very windy days we change the time or the route, or move your trip to another day.
Booking & cancellation
- Your booking is confirmed when we reply.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
- Plans can change with weather or sand conditions.
What to bring
- Passport or ID
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Closed shoes
- A warm layer in winter
Ready for the dunes?
Send your date and group size. We reply on WhatsApp, usually within an hour. No payment needed now.
- Free cancellation 24h before
- Local Merzouga team
- Pick-up in Merzouga
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