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1 Hour Buggy Tour
This 1 hour buggy tour takes you through the Erg Chebbi dunes with a local guide. A short, thrilling taste of the Sahara.
1 hour
Erg Chebbi dunes
Beginners welcome
Every day
Our 1 hour buggy tour in Merzouga
On this 1 hour buggy tour in Merzouga you ride to the dunes closest to the village. It is the perfect short ride when you have little time but still want to feel the Sahara.
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 the village of Merzouga, and see all our buggy adventures.
- Local guide
- Helmet & scarf
- Beginners welcome
- Photo stops
- Pick-up in Merzouga
The route
We start on flat sand so you can learn the controls. Then your guide leads you over gentle dune slopes to a high viewpoint for photos, and back to Merzouga.
Your trip, step by step
Meet your guide
Mint tea at our base, helmet and a short safety talk.
Warm-up
A few easy laps on flat ground until you feel at home.
Into the dunes
Sandy tracks, gentle slopes and a photo stop on a high dune.
Ride back
Back in Merzouga about one hour after you started.
Tour details
Our base in Merzouga, or your hotel or camp in Merzouga
1 hour
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
- 1 hour 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 one hour enough?
Yes, for a first taste. You see big dunes and have time for photos. If you love it, the 2 hour ride goes deeper.
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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