Guides from the dunes
Merzouga buggy riding blog
Everything we know about riding, and about Merzouga, written by the people who guide here every day. No filler, no invented reviews — just the answers we give on WhatsApp several times a day.
- Guide · 12 min read
Buggy riding in Merzouga: the complete 2026 guide
Everything you need to plan buggy riding in Merzouga: routes, prices from €110, age rules, best times of day, safety, what to bring and how to book direct.
Read the guide - Prices · 6 min read
How much does a buggy tour in Merzouga cost?
Real 2026 buggy tour prices in Merzouga: €110 per buggy per hour, plus quotes for longer routes. What's included and why direct is cheaper.
Read the guide - Planning · 5 min read
Sunset or sunrise in Erg Chebbi: which ride to pick
Sunset or sunrise on the Erg Chebbi dunes: light, temperature, crowds, photography and timing compared, so you pick the right Merzouga buggy tour slot.
Read the guide - Comparison · 7 min read
Buggy, buggy, camel or 4x4? Choosing your Erg Chebbi ride
Buggy, buggy, camel trek or 4x4 in Merzouga compared on distance, price, comfort, noise and who each one suits, from a local Erg Chebbi operator.
Read the guide - Planning · 6 min read
Best time of year to ride buggies in the Sahara
Month-by-month guide to buggy riding in Merzouga: temperatures, wind, sandstorm season, crowds and the best riding hours for every part of the year.
Read the guide - Practical · 4 min read
What to wear and bring for a desert buggy ride
Exactly what to wear and bring for a buggy tour in Merzouga: clothing by season, shoes, scarf, sun protection, camera advice and what we supply for free.
Read the guide - Itinerary · 9 min read
Three days in Merzouga: a plan that actually works
A realistic three-day plan for Merzouga and Erg Chebbi: arrival, a sunset buggy ride, a night under the stars, Khamlia, the black desert and the drive out.
Read the guide - Photography · 8 min read
How to photograph the Erg Chebbi dunes
How to photograph Erg Chebbi: the two hours that matter, where the clean ridge lines are, how to keep sand out of your camera, and phone settings that work.
Read the guide - Activities · 7 min read
Sandboarding in Merzouga: what it is really like
Sandboarding on Erg Chebbi: which dunes, how hard it is, whether boards are included with a buggy tour, what to wear and how to actually stay upright.
Read the guide - Culture · 8 min read
Meeting the nomad families of Erg Chebbi
Nomadic families still live between the dunes near Merzouga. Who they are, how they live, what a respectful visit looks like and how to avoid the staged version.
Read the guide - Culture · 8 min read
Khamlia and the Gnawa: the village south of the dunes
Khamlia is a Gnawa village 7 km south of Merzouga. Its history, the daily music sessions, what to pay, when to go and how to combine it with a desert ride.
Read the guide - Beginners · 8 min read
First time behind the wheel of a dune buggy
Never driven a buggy? What the controls do, what the briefing covers, how fast you actually go, what happens if you get stuck and how nervous you should be.
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