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Berber Experience Private Sahara Desert Day Trip

Merzouga, Moroccoby Merzouga Dunes

  • 3.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

Delve into the heart of the Sahara Desert on day trip from Merzouga and discover the surprising Khamlia hamlet. An unforgettable experience! you will visit all the highlights of the area on day tour with a comfortable 4x4

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • English speaking Driver
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Erg Chebbi Dunes

    3 hours

    After collecting you bright and early from your hotel, you will leave the city behind and drive into the endless fields of sand dunes. The first stop will be to visit the nomad villages, which are usually moved from one place to another in the Erg Chebbi dunes. While you drink some tea with them, they will explain their traditions and way of life. The first stop of the excursion is Khamlia, a small village on the edge of the desert, where the Gnawa ethnic group live. The Gnawa are originally from Central Africa, descents from the African slaves brought to Morocco. After visiting the village, discover why Gnawa music is internationally recognized by assisting a wonderful performance. The soulful tunes blend classical Islamic music and African beats! Our last stop it will be in Dépôt Nomad is a nomadic Shop where the Nomad's leave their products (made hand)to sell this helps them to have a little money to live their nomadic life. Finally, you will head back to your hotel in Merzouga.

  2. 2

    Erg Chebbi

    30 min

    See Erg Chebbi & Nomad people.

  3. 3

    Merzouga Desert

    15 min

    Crossing Merzouga Desert

  4. 4

    Merzouga Dunes

    Pass by

    See & walking in sand dunes desert merzouga

  5. 5

    Merzouga Dunes

    Pass by

    Merzouga Dunes Morocco

  6. 6

    Khamlia

    30 min

    Khamlia is a small village located on the edge of sand dunes of Erg Chebbi in southeast Morocco near the Algerian border. The village is also called the southern gateway to the Sahara, which begins in Algeria. About 7 km from Khamlia is the larger village of Merzouga

  7. 7

    Depot Nomade

    1 hour

    Depot Nomade is like Alibaba's cave.Where Nomad's, They leave their products to sell this helps them to have a little money to live their nomadic life. You will find absoultly all the great Berber style decoration you need

Meeting and pickup

pick up from Merzouga and drop off at the same point.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

Cancellation policy

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

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