Merzouga Dunes and Berber Culture Private Day Trip with Lunch

Merzouga, Morocco
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This day trip is perfect if you arrive in Merzouga by bus or with your camper and you like to make the most of your stay in the desert city. You can visit all the highlights of the area in one full day with a comfortable 4x4 car.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Erg Chebbi Dunes, Morocco

Start your visit to the area around Merzouga and the land of the Ait Khebbach tribe with pick-up from your accommodation in a spacious and comfortable 4x4 vehicle.

Cross desert plateaus far away from concrete roads and visit a Berber family in their tent for lunch. Learn how they live in their tents with goats, sheep and working donkeys, as well as how to prepare a Berber pizza on the fire. Enjoy this delicious communal meal in their home.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Khamlia, Khamlia, Draa-Tafilalet

Start your desert exploration with a visit to the village of Khamlia. Here, you'll enjoy the inhabitants' music and dance, and have the opportunity to try their instruments and learn to play some desert music of your own!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Lake of Merzouga, Merzouga Morocco

Afterwards, take a 4x4 down a gravel road to the Lake of Merzouga (also named Lake Tamezguida), which appears seasonally from November to May during the rainy season in Middle Atlas. This is the best spot to see desert birds, and sometimes even flamingos! Return to your accommodation in Merzouga in the late afternoon.


Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Hotel, riad, or campsite pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, including fuel
  • Private driver/guide
  • Private tour
  • Lunch, including drink of tea, at nomad family's tent

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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