Quad Biking to White Dune in Dakhla: 300cc Desert Ride

Ride your own quad deep into the Sahara to the White Dune

A quad biking adventure in Dakhla where you pilot a 300cc quad across desert dunes to reach the White Dune, stop at the edge of the turquoise Dakhla Lagoon, then ride back to base. The experience lasts three hours and includes hotel transfer, safety gear, water and a guide who speaks English, French or Arabic. Children from age six can join.

Step-by-step itinerary

Quad biking to White Dune and lagoon

• Ride 300cc quad across desert dunes
• Stop at White Dune for photos
• Admire white dunes and lagoon view
• Return ride back to base

The experience

You start from your hotel or a kitecamp at the lagoon's edge and ride out on your own 300cc quad into open desert. The route crosses wild dunes on the way to the White Dune, a landmark that rises pale against the darker sand around it. You control the throttle and the line. This is not a guided procession but a high-speed run where you push the quad's handling across terrain that shifts under the tires. The guide leads the group but you ride your own machine.

At the White Dune, the group stops for a break. The vantage point frames the contrast the operator mentions: white sand meeting turquoise water where the lagoon spreads below. This is the photo stop, and it is also where you catch your breath and drink the fresh water provided. The break gives your body a moment before the return leg, which follows the same dune runs back toward base. The whole outing takes three hours from pickup to drop-off.

Helmets and all safety equipment come with the quad. The guide is live and speaks your language (English, French or Arabic), and knows the desert ecosystem. Children from six years old can ride as passengers with an adult, though the activity itself is built around the rider's own control of the machine. Hotel transfer is included, so you do not arrange transport to the start point.

What’s included

• Hotel or kitecamp transfer.
• high-quality helmet and safety equipment for the entire ride.
• fresh water during the break at the White Dune.
• live guide in English, French or Arabic.
• all local taxes and processing fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 14:30 and 17:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Infant (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish, 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by QUAD BUGGY 4X4 - DAKHLA RIDE ADVENTURES

Is this one for you?You ride your own quad, so this suits anyone comfortable controlling a machine across sand at speed. Families with children from six years old can join if a child rides as a passenger with an adult, and the guide's live presence means you get insight into the desert as you ride, not just the thrill of the dunes.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Infant (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What size is the quad I'll be riding in Dakhla?

You ride a 300cc quad, which you control yourself across the dunes. It is built for desert terrain and high-speed runs on sand.

What happens at the White Dune during the break?

The White Dune is where the group stops to rest and take photos. From there you see the turquoise Dakhla Lagoon spread out below, and fresh water is provided to drink during the break before the return ride.

Does the tour include a meal or snacks?

A bottle of fresh water is provided during the break at the White Dune. Meals and snacks beyond that are not included, so you may want to eat before or after the three-hour ride.

Is hotel pickup included in the quad biking tour?

Yes, transfer from your hotel or from the kitecamps at the lagoon's edge is included in the price. The guide will collect you and return you after the ride.