Full Day 4x4 Tour: Merzouga, Rissani & Erg Chebbi
The complete region in one day: the dunes, nomads and Gnawa village, the market town of Rissani, old ksour and the fossil workshops of Erfoud.
This full-day 4x4 tour shows you why the Tafilalet region was once the end of the great Saharan caravan routes. In the morning we circle Erg Chebbi with a nomad visit, Khamlia's Gnawa music and the black desert.
After lunch we drive to Rissani, with its lively souk (busiest on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday), the mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif and the ruins of ancient Sijilmassa. On the way back we stop at a fossil workshop in Erfoud and return to Merzouga for sunset over the dunes.
Highlights
- Around Erg Chebbi with nomads and Gnawa music
- Rissani souk and Moulay Ali Cherif mausoleum
- Ruins of ancient Sijilmassa
- Fossil workshop in Erfoud
- Back in Merzouga for sunset
Included
- Private 4x4 vehicle
- Local driver-guide
- Pick-up in Merzouga and Hassilabied
- Mint tea
- Bottled water
- Lunch
Not included
- Lunches
- Tips
Good to know
Up to 6 people per 4x4. Bring cash if you want to buy fossils or crafts; the souk of Rissani is busiest on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
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
What will I see on a 4x4 tour?
The dunes from every side, a nomad family, the Gnawa village of Khamlia, the black desert, fossils, old mines and, after the rains, a lake with flamingos.
Can I combine it with the camp?
Yes. The afternoon 4x4 tour can end at our luxury camp, with a short camel ride for the sunset.
How many people fit in a 4x4?
Up to 6 passengers per vehicle. For bigger groups we add more cars, each with its own driver.
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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