Quad + Night in the Desert, Merzouga

About the Quad + Night in the Desert, Merzouga

The quad + night in the desert package is for travellers who want more than an activity. Instead of riding for an hour and going back to your hotel, the quad becomes your way into the Sahara: you ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi in the late afternoon, watch the sunset, and arrive at a desert camp where you spend the night among the dunes.

Evenings in the desert are something special. After dark the temperature drops, the sky fills with stars and the only light comes from the camp. Breakfast in the morning, with the dunes glowing in the early sun, is the perfect ending. Everything is arranged in one booking, so you only need to bring a small bag and turn up.

We describe each step below so you know exactly how the package works. Your night includes a private tent with its own bathroom, dinner, breakfast and traditional drum music around the campfire — no shared facilities and no hidden extras.

Highlights

• Quad ride into Erg Chebbi at golden hour
• Sunset from the dunes
• Overnight in a desert camp among the dunes
• Starry night sky far from city lights
• One simple booking for the whole experience

Is the Quad + Night in the Desert right for you?

This package suits couples and friends who have one night in Merzouga and want to make the most of it, travellers who want to combine an adventure activity with the classic desert-camp experience, and anyone who would rather ride into the camp than arrive by car.

• Couples
• Friends
• Travellers with one night in Merzouga

What happens on the day

Here is how the Quad + Night in the Desert works, step by step, so you know exactly what to expect.

1. 1

   Pickup or meeting point

   Meet at our base or be picked up in Merzouga in the afternoon. Large luggage stays behind (confirmed when booking).

2. 2

   Briefing & equipment

   Helmet, controls and safety rules, then a short practice.

3. 3

   Quad ride into the dunes

   Ride through Erg Chebbi in the late afternoon light.

4. 4

   Sunset

   Stop on a dune to watch the sun go down.

5. 5

   Arrival at camp

   Check in to your tent and settle in for the evening.

6. 6

   Evening & night

   Dinner at the camp, drum music around the campfire, then a night in your private tent under the desert sky.

7. 7

   Morning

   Sunrise over the dunes, breakfast, then the return as agreed when booking.

Route and what you will see

The quad ride heads into Erg Chebbi in the afternoon and finishes at the camp. The return arrangement the next morning (by quad, 4x4 or another option) is confirmed when you book.

What you will see

• Sunset over Erg Chebbi
• Life in a desert camp
• The night sky and the Milky Way on clear nights
• Sunrise over the dunes

Sunset times and departure

Sunrise and sunset in Merzouga change by more than two hours through the year. The table below gives approximate times; we always confirm your exact meeting time when you book.

Your night in the desert

Camp

Confirmed when you book

Tent

Private tent with private bathroom

Meals

Dinner and breakfast included

Evening

Drum music around the campfire

Luggage

Bring a small overnight bag; we tell you where large luggage stays when you book

What is included

Who can take part

Minimum driver age

16 years

Children

Children from 4 years old can ride as passengers. Under 16s ride as passengers with an adult driver.

Sharing a quad

Two people can ride one quad: one driver and one passenger, for the price of one quad.

Driving licence

Not required

Fitness

Normal good health. No experience needed unless stated.

Riding is not recommended during pregnancy, with serious back or neck problems, or after drinking alcohol. If you are unsure, ask us before booking.

What to wear and bring

Sand, sun and wind are the three things to prepare for. Simple, comfortable clothes are best.

• Closed shoes, long trousers and a light long-sleeved top
• Sunglasses, sunscreen and a scarf to protect your face from sand
• Water — especially from May to September
• Phone or camera in a zipped pocket or small bag
• A warm layer: desert mornings and nights can be cold

Read our full guide: what to wear for quad biking in Merzouga

Pickup and meeting point

We meet guests at our base in Merzouga village or pick them up in Merzouga village and nearby hotels and desert camps. When you book, tell us where you are staying and we will confirm the exact arrangement.

Pickup is free from some hotels; from others a small fee applies. We tell you which when you book.

How to find us

Price of the Quad + Night in the Desert

Payment

Cash (MAD or EUR) on the day

Deposit

A deposit may be required in some cases; we always tell you before you confirm.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellation policy

What riders say

Quad + Night in the Desert: frequently asked questions