ATV Riding in Merzouga: Erg Chebbi Dune Buggy

An hour behind the wheel across golden dunes, plus sandboarding on the way back

Drive a dune buggy for one hour across the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, guided by an experienced driver who shows you the terrain. You operate the vehicle yourself across the golden dunes. The route includes a free sandboarding session. Pickup from your accommodation and all safety gear are included.

The experience

You spend the hour in the driver's seat of a buggy, steering across Erg Chebbi's sand dunes yourself. An experienced guide leads the route through the terrain and points out the landscape as you go. The pace is yours to set: fast and energetic if you want it, or a steady cruise through the quieter stretches of sand. Helmets, bottled water and the vehicle delivery to your accommodation are all part of the booking.

Sandboarding is free and built into the experience, so you get a break from driving to try it on the dunes. The guide handles the route and navigation. You handle the throttle. Sunrise and sunset departures are available year-round, and summer rides run cooler and more comfortable than midday heat.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• helmets.
• free sandboarding.
• buggy delivery to your accommodation.
• an experienced guide leading the route through the dunes.

Before you book

Lasts 1h, runs every day at 06:00, from US$ 148 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Child (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by See Around Morocco

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Arabic, so you can follow the route in your language. Children from age 8 can ride along, though they must be comfortable operating the vehicle themselves.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

Can I drive the buggy myself, or does a guide drive while I ride along?

You drive the buggy yourself across the dunes. An experienced guide leads the route and rides with you to show you the terrain and point out the landscape.

What is sandboarding like on Erg Chebbi's dunes?

Sandboarding is a free activity included in the ride. You get the chance to try it during the experience, and the guide will show you how.

How does pickup work if I don't have my own car?

The operator picks up the buggy from your accommodation and delivers it to you, so you don't need to arrange transport to the dunes. You drive from your stay.

What's the difference between a morning, sunset and sunrise ride?

Sunrise and sunset departures are especially popular in summer when the weather is cooler and more comfortable than midday. All three options follow the same one-hour route and include the same activities.