Day Tour from Merzouga to Safsaf Oasis - Merzouga Excursion

1 Day Excursion :

The desert tour starts after breakfast, you will be picked up in a 4x4 car vehicle from the camp or your accomodation. The drive to oasis takes you to explore small Berber villages around Erg Chebbi dunes, passing along the way by the charming village of Tissardmine, Tissardmine Oasis, natural fossiles and sites of black volcanic rocks. From here we continue the trail until we reach our destination Safsaf Oasis, located close to the Algerian border where we will make a stop for delicious lunch and to enjoy beautiful desert landscape and scenery. Safsaf Oasis is a secluded, peaceful and wonderful place, enclosed between wild palm trees, natural water well, high hills and crossed by Safsaf river, once providing a home to Berber nomads.

You will have traditionally prepared Berber pizza under the shadow of the palm trees as well as a nice cup of tea, often referred to by locals as Berber Whiskey. After lunch and rest, we will continue our tour passing by Berber nomad families and making our way back to the Erg Chebbi surroundings. Upon reaching the panoramic view of the golden dunes, you will have the opportunity to experience magical desert sunset on the high of the Erg Chebbi dunes by camel trek or 4x4 car vehicle, the choice is up to you. After the sunset you will head back to your accomodation for relaxation and overnight stay.