Merzouga Quad Tours

The Merzouga Quad Tours are the fastest way to feel the thrill of the Sahara. From the village of Merzouga you ride a modern automatic quad (ATV) out across the flats and around the base of the mighty Erg Chebbi dunes, chasing the light as it turns the sand from gold to fiery orange.

With Best Sahara Tours the Merzouga Quad Tours is run by local guides who know these dunes intimately — where the light is best, which routes are safe, and how to make the most of your time in the Sahara. Equipment, briefing and safety gear are all included.

Here is what to expect: after a short safety briefing you head out into the dunes with your guide, at a pace that suits your group. There is time to stop for photos, to take in the immense scale of Erg Chebbi, and to feel the extraordinary quiet of the Sahara. The Merzouga Quad Tours typically lasts between one and three hours depending on the option you choose, and can be arranged almost any day of the year.

Whether you are staying a single night or basing yourself in Merzouga for longer, the Merzouga Quad Tours slots neatly around camel treks, camp nights and 4x4 excursions. We can combine several activities into a half or full day so you get the most out of the desert.

Many travellers pair the Merzouga Quad Tours with an overnight in a desert camp, so you finish the activity as the light turns golden and then ride camels to your tent for dinner under the stars. If you have a full day in Merzouga, we can also combine it with a 4x4 tour of the surrounding desert — the nomad families, Khamlia village and its Gnawa musicians, and the old lake bed of Dayet Srji. Just tell us how much time you have and we will build the ideal desert day around the Merzouga Quad Tours.

The Merzouga Quad Tours is suitable for beginners and needs no previous experience — our guides brief you fully and stay with you throughout. Children can usually take part with an adult; let us know their ages and we will advise. We provide all the equipment and safety gear you need, and we choose routes and timings to keep everyone comfortable and safe.

To book the Merzouga Quad Tours, just send us a WhatsApp message with your preferred date and time. We confirm instantly, there is no prepayment, and cancellation is free — so it is easy to add the Merzouga Quad Tours to your plans once you arrive in the desert. Best Sahara Tours is on hand to help you make the most of every hour at Erg Chebbi.