1 Hour Merzouga Desert Buggy
Take the wheel of a dune buggy for one hour of climbs, slides and laughter in Erg Chebbi, with a friend or partner at your side.
A buggy feels like a small rally car made for sand. You sit low, strapped in with a seat belt, protected by a roll cage, and the wide tyres float over the dunes. After a short explanation of the controls, you drive and your passenger enjoys the view.
The one-hour route explores the dunes closest to Merzouga, with gentle climbs, curving valleys and a stop on a crest for photos. It is a great choice for couples and for anyone who prefers a steering wheel to handlebars.
Highlights
- Two-seat buggy: share it with your partner
- Roll cage, seat belts and helmets
- Easy dunes close to Merzouga
- Photo stop on a crest
- No experience needed, just a driving licence
Included
- Two-seat buggy and fuel
- Helmet, goggles and Berber scarf
- Local guide with you all the time
- Safety briefing before the ride
- Pick-up in Merzouga and Hassilabied
- Bottled water
- Photos taken by your guide
Not included
- Soft drinks
- Tips
Good to know
The driver needs a car driving licence. Wear closed shoes and sunglasses; the buggy can carry one passenger.
No payment is needed to book: you pay on the day in cash (dirhams or euros). Free changes if the weather is not good.
Before you ride
Do I need a driving licence for the buggy?
We ask the driver to have a car driving licence. The passenger does not need anything, just a sense of adventure.
Is the buggy good for families?
Yes. With seat belts and a roll cage it is the safest way to share the dunes with older children sitting next to a parent.
Is it difficult to drive on the dunes?
Not with a guide. He chooses the lines and shows you how to climb and descend. You simply follow his tracks at your own pace.
What is the best time of day?
Morning and late afternoon, when the sand is cooler and the light is beautiful. In summer we ride only at sunrise and sunset.
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