4×4 Desert Tour Dajla: White Dune, Oasis & Beach

Walk barefoot on the White Dune while the ocean hugs the desert behind you

A private 4×4 tour in Dajla led by a local guide, visiting the White Dune, Imlili Oasis, Puerto Rico Beach and natural hot springs, with a meal of fresh seafood at a local restaurant. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours and includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and free time for photos at each stop. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Arabic.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Dajla desert and coast

• Visit the White Dune
• Discover the Oasis of Imlili
• Relax at Puerto Rico Beach
• Enjoy local seafood meal
• Return to Dajla by 4x4

The experience

The White Dune is the first stop: a mountain of sand that slopes into a turquoise lagoon where few tourists venture. You walk barefoot across warm sand, photograph the contrast of desert and water, and feel the scale of the place without crowds. The Imlili Oasis comes next, a natural freshwater pool in the middle of the desert where small fish live, a geological oddity that exists nowhere else in the region the way it does here.

Puerto Rico Beach is a stretch of golden sand and Atlantic water where the dunes run down to the shore. You have time to walk, swim or simply sit with the landscape. The natural hot springs are a brief stop on the way back, known locally for their mineral properties. The day ends at Talha Mar Restaurant in Dajla, where you eat fresh seafood and regional specialties prepared in the traditional way, not a tourist version, but what locals order.

Your guide is Medo, who lives in Dajla and chooses the route and the timing each day. He shares stories and local music along the way, and he knows the light for photographs at each stop. The 4×4 is air-conditioned, the pickup is from your hotel, and bottled water is provided throughout. The whole day takes 7 to 9 hours depending on how long you spend at each place.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dajla.
• private 4×4 vehicle with air conditioning.
• professional local guide speaking English, Spanish, French or Arabic.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• free time for photos and exploration at the White Dune, Imlili Oasis, Puerto Rico Beach and natural hot springs.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Medo Viajes

Is this one for you?The 7 to 9 hour commitment means you can fit this tour into a single day without cutting other plans short, though it leaves little room for a second activity. If you want to see the desert, the oasis and the beach in one trip without splitting them across multiple days, this is the way to do it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

What is the White Dune and why does it matter in Dajla?

The White Dune is a sand mountain that slopes directly into a turquoise lagoon, a rare meeting of desert and ocean. It is the signature stop on this tour and the reason many travelers come to Dajla: few other places show that contrast so clearly.

Can I swim at Puerto Rico Beach, or is it just for looking?

Puerto Rico Beach is a full beach with golden sand and Atlantic water where you can swim, walk or rest. The tour includes free time there, so you choose what to do.

What happens at the Imlili Oasis?

The Imlili Oasis is a natural freshwater pool in the middle of the desert where small fish live: a geological phenomenon unique to Dajla. You visit and explore this natural wonder, which exists nowhere else in the same way.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but the day ends with a meal at Talha Mar Restaurant where you can order fresh seafood and regional specialties. You pay separately for what you eat.

How long is this tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs 7 to 9 hours depending on how long you spend at each stop. Your guide will confirm the start time based on your hotel location and the day's light.