Erg Chebbi Dunes: Majestic Desert Experience

Experience the enchanting beauty of the Merzouga Sahara with a 3-day desert adventure. Explore the rose gold dunes of Erg Chebbi and uncover the legend behind this mystical landscape.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Marrakech-Ait Benhaddou-Ouarzazate-Roses Valley-Dades Valley

Marrakech - At seven in the morning, the group stands in front of the hotel with the driver who will accompany them. They get into the car and set off. Forty-five minutes later, the cityscape fades, replaced by traditional villages and markets, as if stepping back in time.
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What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • 2 nights standard accommodation (Half Board)
  • Dromedary tour
What's Not Included
  • guides in Ait ben haddou & todra Gorges
  • 3 Lunch Meals & Drinks
Additional Information

According to legend, a wealthy family in the area failed to extend hospitality to a poor woman and her son, which angered God, leading to their burial beneath the sand dunes located 50km south of Erfoud, known as Erg Chebbi. These dunes majestically tower over the twin towns of Merzouga. However, the true spectacle is even more astonishing. The dunes,…

Location
Station Ola Energy
Rue Moulay Ismail
The Meeting Point is conveniently located near the vehicle entrance to Jamaa el-Fna Square. Just look for one of our friendly representatives at the Ola Energy Services Gas Station, which is right across from the square’s entrance. We look forward to seeing you there!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Traveler14839647929
Oct 12, 2025
Do not hesitate!!!!! - A real moment of sharing with Ismail. I recommend!!! We recommend this excursion which went very well thanks to him, professional driver and super nice.
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Mohammedomarb2022
Oct 4, 2025
Perfect 🤩 - The driver Murad was so friendly and social guy. He was very good with taking us to many places while the journey. He was very respectful for the time of arriving and stops. We arrived to Sahra as our schedule. He speaks different languages and put many different songs. He was nice to everyone in the car. I recommend him very warmly.
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949vit
Sep 22, 2025
Marocco - incredible journey. - It was a wonderful trip, full of the excitement, colors, and scents of Morocco. Excellently and professionally organized. The guide introduced us to the world of history and traditions in a substantive and engaging way. Ismail, the travel agent, was incredibly helpful and provided practical tips for navigating Morocco's nooks and crannies. Ismail was always punctual and well-organized, providing us with constant care. Thanks to him, we discovered many interesting places. A camel ride through the dunes is beautiful, but for some it can be a challenge. The view of the starry sky and the sunrise over the desert is unique. Morocco is beautiful, and its people are very hospitable and friendly. I recommend this country and this travel agency to everyone.
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368fuj
May 10, 2025
Great experience with deserts - It was a pleasure to take this tour to explore Sahara desert with our driver in such a good heart, very kind and beautiful voice of singing. His name is Hamuda. His passion was impressive and we had fun time together to enjoy the beautiful Scenes in Morocco. Much appreciated!
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813najwah
May 8, 2025
Desert and fun! - The desert experience was fantastic! I booked the private tour with my husband and a couple of friends. Youssef and Sakar were indispensable: they made us not only a driver and guide but they satisfied all our desires and needs, with a smile and with an atmosphere of serenity and fun! The car we were travelling with was great clean and comfy. The first night we slept in a hotel with private bathroom and the second night in a tent with private bathroom: the accommodations were super clean and all the staff friendly and attentive to any need. A truly impeccable experience, all organized in detail and the day sounded out on every stage. I absolutely recommend it and it is to be redone!!
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Chiarabi9744ad
May 7, 2025
Recommended!! - Absolutely recommended! Our guides (Sakar and Youssef) were nice and kind and the places we visited really wonderful. The desert camp was very nice and the people who run it really helpful. I would definitely do it again!!
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Pietrochn92
May 6, 2025
Merzouga: a magical experience with exceptional guides - My excursion to the Merzouga desert from Marrakech was unforgettable, especially thanks to our fantastic guides, Yousef and Saakar. Their professionalism, deep knowledge of the desert and warm welcome made the trip an extraordinary adventure. They took care of every detail, guiding us competently through the dunes and sharing with us their culture and passion. Their kindness and helpfulness made us feel at home, creating a friendly and engaging atmosphere. I highly recommend anyone who wants to explore the desert to rely on Yousef and Saakar for an authentic and memorable experience. A big thank you for making this trip so special!
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199aneh
May 6, 2025
Recommended experience - The experience has been very good. Not only for sleeping in the desert that is the biggest attraction of the tour, but also for the stops you make along the way, the villages, landscapes, different cultures that are certainly worth it. The tour driver was very friendly and made the group feel comfortable at all times also enlivening the trip with music and singing. Overall we got along very well. To repeat!
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M7622shsofiaa
Jan 9, 2026
Do not Trust this company - It’s honestly hard for me to start writing this review about the travel agency, because the experience was deeply disappointing and traumatizing for me and my two co-travelers. We booked this trip only because it was the last available option to spend New Year’s Eve in the desert. I wish we hadn’! The journey began unpleasantly. The van was freezing as we drove through the snowy Atlas Mountains, only becoming warm hours later. I was surprised that there was no actual tour leader, only a driver who was somehow expected to manage everything, including the group’s timing and an 800 km drive from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert. During the so-called tour in the beautiful buil Ouarzazate , two fellow travelers — a couple — got temporarily lost due to the local guide’s complete negligence. The village layout was confusing, and instead of guiding us properly, the man spoke only about Hollywood movies. Thirty minutes later the couple were found stressed and desperate, and instead of apologizing, the guide blamed them for getting lost and even demanded money for his “tour.” We didn’t know where we were sleeping until just ten minutes before arriving at the first hotel — something the driver apparently kept secret, probably to hide how poor the conditions were. The hotel, located in the Valley of Roses (Auberge des Peupliers), was full of red flags from the moment we arrived. The three of us women were placed together in one room with a broken lock. When we asked to have it fixed, they refused, assuring us that the hotel manager could “guarantee our safety.” Later, when we got locked inside due to the same faulty door, other travelers had to help us get out. We were the only guests not provided with a key. When I complained, the hotel owner shockingly suggested he could “sleep in our room to protect us.” I told him that would make me feel even more unsafe. After contacting the agency— the door was finally fixed. But that was only the beginning of the chaos. The hotel staff and local men were already drinking heavily before dinner. Later, when we asked if we could have a small celebration for New Year’s Eve, things became extremely uncomfortable. Drunk men constantly asked us to dance, invading our personal space, and one person even followed my friend on Instagram afterward. One of my co-travelers also had 200 euros stolen from her bag — clearly taken in the hotel, though the thief left 100 euros inside to make it less noticeable at the time. The next day, we headed to the desert. The camel ride at sunset was beautiful, even though the guide didn’t speak a single word — I genuinely wondered if he had taken a vow of silence. The food at the camp that evening was good, and it seemed like things were finally looking up. But the next morning, everything changed. When we mounted the camels before sunrise, it was still dark. I told the camel guide that I didn’t feel comfortable because I couldn’t see and had never ridden before. He ignored me, rushed the process, and stood dangerously close to my camel. As the camel rose, it pushed me off balance, and I fell from nearly two meters high. I screamed for help, but the man didn’t even turn around, if he did I would not have fallen. No first aid was offered. Afterward, they took me to a “jeep activity” that made no sense, and while my co-traveler had paid for sandboarding, it turned out to be unsafe and poorly organized — no equipment, no shoes to strap onto the board, nothing. It was a miracle no one else got hurt. When I asked for a refund for her unused activity, the camp manager became hostile and dismissive. I ended up sitting in the jeep with him until sunrise, in pain and frustration. To make matters worse, the travel agency later asked the driver to film me walking — as if to “prove” I was fine — while I was actually in pain and that took 2 ibuprofen to move. They showed zero respect for data privacy or for my wellbeing. The agency manager even blackmailed me, saying she wouldn’t process my refund unless I gave her my medical results. She also accused me of “making up problems” and said no one had ever complained before — a classic gaslighting tactic. This entire trip through Morocco was ruined because of this agency and its unprofessional partners. I ended up spending another 300 euros for hospital testing in Marrakech just to ensure I hadn’t suffered serious injuries. Thank God I’m physically fine — but emotionally, this trip traumatized us. Please, do not trust this agency. Their partners were equally irresponsible and disrespectful. We invested time, money, and trust into this trip only to be left feeling unsafe, disrespected, and utterly disappointed.
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Sofia_a
Jan 8, 2026
Trauma Caused by this agency - It’s honestly hard for me to start writing this review about the travel agency, because the experience was deeply disappointing and traumatizing for me and my two co-travelers. We booked this trip only because it was the last available option to spend New Year’s Eve in the desert — I wish we hadn’t. The journey began unpleasantly. The van was freezing as we drove through the snowy Atlas Mountains, only becoming warm hours later. I was surprised that there was no actual tour leader — only a driver who was somehow expected to manage everything, including the group’s timing and an 800 km drive from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert. During the so-called tour in the beautiful buil Ouarzazate , two fellow travelers — a couple — got temporarily lost due to the local guide’s complete negligence. The village layout was confusing, and instead of guiding us properly, the man spoke only about Hollywood movies. Thirty minutes later the couple were found stressed and desperate, and instead of apologizing, the guide blamed them for getting lost and even demanded money for his “tour.” We didn’t know where we were sleeping until just ten minutes before arriving at the first hotel — something the driver apparently kept secret, probably to hide how poor the conditions were. The hotel, located in the Valley of Roses (Auberge des Peupliers), was full of red flags from the moment we arrived. The three of us women were placed together in one room with a broken lock. When we asked to have it fixed, they refused, assuring us that the hotel manager could “guarantee our safety.” Later, when we got locked inside due to the same faulty door, other travelers had to help us get out. We were the only guests not provided with a key. When I complained, the hotel owner shockingly suggested he could “sleep in our room to protect us.” I told him that would make me feel even more unsafe. After contacting the agency— the door was finally fixed. But that was only the beginning of the chaos. The hotel staff and local men were already drinking heavily before dinner. Later, when we asked if we could have a small celebration for New Year’s Eve, things became extremely uncomfortable. Drunk men constantly asked us to dance, invading our personal space, and one person even followed my friend on Instagram afterward. One of my co-travelers also had 200 euros stolen from her bag — clearly taken in the hotel, though the thief left 100 euros inside to make it less noticeable at the time. The next day, we headed to the desert. The camel ride at sunset was beautiful, even though the guide didn’t speak a single word — I genuinely wondered if he had taken a vow of silence. The food at the camp that evening was good, and it seemed like things were finally looking up. But the next morning, everything changed. When we mounted the camels before sunrise, it was still dark. I told the camel guide that I didn’t feel comfortable because I couldn’t see and had never ridden before. He ignored me, rushed the process, and stood dangerously close to my camel. As the camel rose, it pushed me off balance, and I fell from nearly two meters high. I screamed for help, but the man didn’t even turn around, if he did I would not have fallen. No first aid was offered. Afterward, they took me to a “jeep activity” that made no sense, and while my co-traveler had paid for sandboarding, it turned out to be unsafe and poorly organized — no equipment, no shoes to strap onto the board, nothing. It was a miracle no one else got hurt. When I asked for a refund for her unused activity, the camp manager became hostile and dismissive. I ended up sitting in the jeep with him until sunrise, in pain and frustration. To make matters worse, the travel agency later asked the driver to film me walking — as if to “prove” I was fine — while I was actually in pain and that took 2 ibuprofen to move. They showed zero respect for data privacy or for my wellbeing. The agency manager even blackmailed me, saying she wouldn’t process my refund unless I gave her my medical results. She also accused me of “making up problems” and said no one had ever complained before — a classic gaslighting tactic. This entire trip through Morocco was ruined because of this agency and its unprofessional partners. I ended up spending another 300 euros for hospital testing in Marrakech just to ensure I hadn’t suffered serious injuries. Thank God I’m physically fine — but emotionally, this trip traumatized us. Please, do not trust this agency. Their partners were equally irresponsible and disrespectful. We invested time, money, and trust into this trip only to be left feeling unsafe, disrespected, and utterly disappointed.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).