Erg Chebbi
Tall, soft dunes that are ideal for sliding.
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1 to 2 Hours • Desert Activity Morocco Tour
Our Sandboarding in Merzouga is a playful afternoon on the soft dunes of Erg Chebbi, with a local guide who brings the boards and shows you how to ride.
Duration
1 to 2 hours
Departure
Merzouga
Tour Type
Desert Activity
Destination
Erg Chebbi dunes
Transport
On foot
Availability
Daily, on request
Overview
Sandboarding in Merzouga needs no special skills, just a bit of energy for the climb. It suits families, groups of friends and anyone who wants a light dose of adventure between camel rides and camp dinners. Your guide meets you at your hotel or camp on the edge of Erg Chebbi and walks you to a slope that matches your level. He shows you how to stand, lean and stop on soft sand, or you can ride sitting down if you prefer. Then you climb, slide and repeat as many times as your legs allow. Late afternoon is best, when the sand cools. You finish with mint tea as the light softens over the dunes.
Climb, slide and laugh on the soft sand of the Sahara.
What to expect
Slide down soft Erg Chebbi slopes
Learn the basics from a local guide
Try standing or sitting runs
Finish with mint tea on the sand
Add a sunset camel ride
Day by day
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Merzouga hotel → Erg Chebbi dunes → Merzouga hotel
Meet your guide at your hotel or camp in the late afternoon. You walk a few minutes into the dunes to a gentle practice slope.
After a few easy runs and tips on balance, you move to a steeper dune if you feel ready. When you have had enough climbing, you sit down for mint tea and walk back.
KEY STOPS: Erg Chebbi dunes, practice slope
STAY: Not included
MEALS: Mint tea
The route
Tall, soft dunes that are ideal for sliding.
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A gentle dune for your first runs.
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Easy to combine with a night among the dunes.
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The village on the edge of the sand where you meet your guide.
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Photography
Practical details
Sandboard
Local guide
Short lesson on the basics
Mint tea afterwards
Meeting at your Merzouga hotel or camp
Transfers from outside Merzouga
Meals
Tips
Enquiry
Tell us your date and how many people are joining. We can also combine the session with a camel ride or a camp night.
Good to know
What is included in Sandboarding in Merzouga?
A sandboard, a local guide, a short lesson and mint tea at the end.
Do I need snowboard experience?
No. Beginners are welcome, and you can ride sitting down at first.
When is the best time?
Late afternoon, when the sand is cooler and the light is good for photos.
Is it safe for children?
Yes, on small slopes with an adult nearby. The sand is soft for falls.
Is it tiring?
Climbing the dune is the hard part. Take breaks and go at your own pace.
Can I combine it with other activities?
Yes. It works well before a sunset camel ride or after a quad session.
What should I bring?
Sunglasses, sunscreen, water and clothes you do not mind filling with sand.
More journeys
Climb a dune, slide down and do it again. Send us your date and we will arrange your guide.