1 hour
1-Hour Dune Buggy Ride
The classic introduction to Erg Chebbi: dune tracks, a viewpoint stop and sandboarding.
€110 / two-seat buggy
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Guided buggies · Merzouga
Buggy riding in Merzouga across the Erg Chebbi dunes
Local guides, well-maintained buggies and clear per-vehicle pricing. Ride the dunes and desert tracks around Merzouga at a pace that suits your group — no licence and no experience needed.
- Local guides, every ride
- No licence needed
- Free hotel pickup in Merzouga
Drivers must be at least 18. Passengers may be aged 5 or over. No driving licence is required.
2
Seats per buggy
18+
Minimum driver age
5+
Passenger age
0
Licence required
1-hour guided buggy tour
Fuel, guide, helmet, water, photo stops, sandboarding and hotel pickup in Merzouga are included.
€110
Price per buggy
€125
Sunset ride
Why ride with us
Local knowledge, serious fun
01
Routes worth remembering
We ride the quiet side of Erg Chebbi — dune crests, flat desert tracks and viewpoints most tours drive straight past.
02
Safety before speed
A briefing before you start, helmets for everyone, a guide who stays with the group and a pace matched to the least confident rider.
03
Born in the desert
We are a Merzouga family business. Our guides grew up between Erg Chebbi and Khamlia and read the sand the way you read a street map.
Popular buggy experiences
Choose your Erg Chebbi buggy ride
Every price is per buggy, not per person, so a couple sharing a two-seat buggy pays once. Tell us your date and group size and we confirm the exact price and pickup time.
2 hours
2-Hour Erg Chebbi Exploration
More time, more varied terrain and the quieter dunes away from the busy edge of the erg.
€220 / two-seat buggy
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1 to 2 hours
Sunset Buggy & Sandboard
The last light of the day on the dunes, timed so you are on a high ridge when the sun drops.
€125 / two-seat buggy
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Half day
Nomad Area & Khamlia Visit
A longer ride out to the nomad families and the Gnawa village of Khamlia, south of the dunes.
€220 / two-seat buggy
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Four clear steps
From first message to first dune
- 1
Choose your ride
Pick a duration and a two-seat buggy.
- 2
Share your details
Send us your date, time and group size on WhatsApp.
- 3
Get confirmation
We confirm the total price, pickup point and timing.
- 4
Meet and ride
Arrive, gear up, listen to the briefing and follow the guide.
Merzouga buggy tour FAQ
Do I need experience to ride a buggy in Merzouga?
No. Most of our riders have never driven a buggy before. The guide gives a full briefing, you practise on flat ground first, and the pace is set by the least confident rider in the group.
Do I need a driving licence?
No driving licence is required for our guided buggy tours. Drivers must be at least 18 years old, and passengers must be at least 5.
How much does a buggy tour in Merzouga cost?
A 1-hour guided tour is €110 for a two-seat buggy. The 2-hour tour is €220, sunset is €125, and the half-day Nomad & Khamlia tour is €220. The price is per vehicle, not per person, and includes fuel, guide, helmet and water.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. We pick you up from your hotel, riad or camp in the Merzouga area and bring you back after the ride at no extra cost.
What is the best time of day to ride?
Sunrise and late afternoon are the most comfortable and the most photogenic. In summer we avoid the middle of the day; in winter, mid-morning rides are pleasant.
What should I wear?
Closed shoes, long trousers and sunglasses. We supply the helmet, plus goggles when the wind picks up and gloves in winter. A scarf for your face is always a good idea.
Can children join?
Yes. Children aged 5 and over can ride as passengers on a two-seat buggy with an adult driver.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp with your date, time and group size. We reply with availability, the total price and your pickup time. No prepayment is required.
Free pickup
Most riders never need to find us — we come to you. If you prefer to arrive on your own, our base is easy to reach from the Merzouga road.
- A helmet for every driver and passenger, worn for the whole ride
- Goggles during windy weather and sandstorms
- Gloves in winter
- Bottled water on every departure
- Maintained buggies checked before each tour
Rider stories / Google
Real words from the dunes
What guests remember after the engine stops.
We had a great time with Hassan! The buggy was easy to operate and he was patient when we had difficulties going up steeper dunes. We caught a beautiful sunrise and had the chance to do sandboarding too!
What a lovely experience! We did the sunset buggy ride and it was amazing. Our guide Hassan was so nice, and we also did sandboarding before we headed back.
Amazing experience! Definitely try to go during sunrise. The gentlemen are very attentive to safety and the riders and will be accommodating.
An absolutely fantastic way to experience the desert, a unique and incredibly fun adventure. The staff is very reliable, extremely helpful, and incredibly kind.
Hasan is a really nice guy. It was such a special experience for us. We recommend doing the buggy tour with him.
The buggies were such great quality and going through the dunes was amazing. We even got to stop for some sandboarding!
Ready to ride Erg Chebbi?
Send us your date and group size on WhatsApp. We usually reply within a few minutes.