Half-Day Buggy Safari around the Dunes
A real desert safari in a buggy: the whole of Erg Chebbi, the Gnawa village of Khamlia, the black desert and the oasis.
Four hours give you time for a complete loop around the sea of dunes. We start along the western edge of Erg Chebbi, with its palm groves and small villages of earth houses, and enter the dunes several times for climbs and descents, always following your guide.
In Khamlia we stop to listen to Gnawa music and drink tea, then cross the black desert, where nomad families graze their animals, and come back on the eastern side through wide, empty valleys of sand. It is a long but comfortable ride, with time for photos and rest.
Highlights
- A complete loop of Erg Chebbi
- Gnawa music in Khamlia
- Palm groves and earth villages
- Wide empty valleys on the east side
- Comfortable for couples and families
Included
- Two-seat buggy and fuel
- Helmet, goggles and Berber scarf
- Local guide with you all the time
- Safety briefing before the ride
- Pick-up at your hotel in Merzouga
- Bottled water
- Photos taken by your guide
- Mint tea
Not included
- Soft drinks
- Tips
Good to know
The driver needs a car driving licence. Wear closed shoes and sunglasses; the buggy can carry one passenger.
No payment is needed to book: you pay on arrival in cash (dirhams or euros). Free changes if the weather is not good.
Questions
Do I need a driving licence for the buggy?
We ask the driver to have a car driving licence. The passenger does not need anything, just a sense of adventure.
Is the buggy good for families?
Yes. With seat belts and a roll cage it is the safest way to share the dunes with older children sitting next to a parent.
Is it difficult to drive on the dunes?
Not with a guide. He chooses the lines and shows you how to climb and descend. You simply follow his tracks at your own pace.
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