{"id":439,"date":"2026-08-20T15:15:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T13:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viajesalmoravid.com\/rutas\/4x4-excursion-tour-around-the-merzouga-dunes\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T15:15:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T13:15:23","slug":"4x4-excursion-tour-around-the-merzouga-dunes","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/viajesalmoravid.com\/en\/rutas\/4x4-excursion-tour-around-the-merzouga-dunes\/","title":{"rendered":"4&#215;4 Excursion: Tour Around the Merzouga Dunes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Discover the most authentic side of the Merzouga desert<br \/><\/h2>\n<p>This private 4&#215;4 excursion combines the landscapes of Erg Chebbi with the history and traditions of the communities living around the dunes. The approximate duration is between 3 and 3.5 hours. <\/p>\n<section class=\"route-day\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow\">Pick-up<\/p>\n<h3>Your accommodation in Merzouga \u2013 panoramic viewpoint of Erg Chebbi<\/h3>\n<p>The local driver will pick you up at the agreed time from your hotel, riad or accessible camp in the Merzouga area. From there, we will begin the tour around the dunes in a private 4&#215;4 vehicle. <\/p>\n<p>The first stop will be at a panoramic viewpoint where you can admire the vast expanse of the Erg Chebbi dunes and the camps located in the desert. You will have time to enjoy the scenery and take photographs. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"route-day\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow\">Local life<\/p>\n<h3>Respectful meeting with a nomadic family<\/h3>\n<p>We will continue towards an area inhabited by nomadic families. Always with respect, with their consent and subject to their availability, you will have the opportunity to discover their way of life, their customs and how they adapt to desert conditions. <\/p>\n<p>You will share traditional tea with them in a friendly atmosphere. This stop is designed as a respectful human encounter, and its format may vary in order to protect the privacy and daily routine of the host family. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"route-day\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow\">History and culture<\/p>\n<h3>M\u2019Fis mines \u2013 Khamlia village<\/h3>\n<p>The route will continue towards the old M\u2019Fis mines, a place linked to the mining history of the region. The local driver will show you the surroundings and explain their importance in desert life. <\/p>\n<p>The final main stop will be Khamlia, a village known for its community and its Gnawa musical tradition, with sub-Saharan roots. You will enjoy a performance of traditional music, learn more about this cultural expression and, if you wish, join the musicians in the dance. <\/p>\n<p>At the end of the experience, you will return by 4&#215;4 to your accommodation in Merzouga.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2>The programme includes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick-up and return to your accessible accommodation in the Merzouga area<\/li>\n<li>Private 4&#215;4 excursion<\/li>\n<li>Local driver with knowledge of the region<\/li>\n<li>Visit to a panoramic viewpoint over the Erg Chebbi dunes<\/li>\n<li>Respectful meeting with a nomadic family, subject to their consent and availability<\/li>\n<li>Traditional tea with the host family<\/li>\n<li>Visit to the area of the old M\u2019Fis mines<\/li>\n<li>Visit to the village of Khamlia<\/li>\n<li>Traditional Gnawa music performance<\/li>\n<li>Assistance from Viajes Almoravid before and during the activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Not included<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Lunch, additional drinks and other personal consumption<\/li>\n<li>Personal expenses and tips<\/li>\n<li>Additional activities or visits not listed as included<\/li>\n<li>Travel insurance, unless expressly included in the quotation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"route-note\">\n<h3>Important information<\/h3>\n<p>The order of the visits, the tracks used and the exact duration may vary depending on the departure accommodation, terrain conditions, weather and the availability of the families and musicians. 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