Sandboarding, 4×4 Dune Bashing, Fat Biking & More – Erg Chebbi & Agafay
The Sahara isn’t just for sunset selfies.
It’s one of the world’s best natural playgrounds for pure adrenaline. Here are the top desert adventure activities that will give you the biggest rush in Morocco – all with professional guides, top-quality gear, and private options.
1. Sandboarding Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) – The Classic
- Tallest dunes in Morocco (up to 150 m) = 30–45 second runs
- Boards with bindings (like snowboarding) or sit-down sleds
- Best time: sunrise or late afternoon (cooler sand, epic light)
- Private session (just your group) + photographer/video drone: €45 pp
- Full-moon sandboarding nights available (headlamps provided)
2. Private 4×4 Dune Bashing & Off-Road Rally
- 2–3 hour private session in modified Toyota Land Cruisers
- High-speed drifts, 45° climbs, and heart-stopping drops
- Routes used by the old Paris-Dakar rally
- Driver = ex-rally competitor or local Berber who grew up on these dunes
- Price: €180–220 per 4×4 (up to 5 people)
3. Fat-Bike Desert Descents
- Fat-tyre bikes that float on sand
- Sunrise or sunset 2-hour guided ride from the top of the highest dune
- 8–12 km of pure downhill flow
- Perfect for mountain bikers who want something different
- Price: €75 pp (private guide + bike)
4. Quad Biking & Buggy Tours (Agafay or Merzouga)
- Agafay (40 min from Marrakech): rocky desert, perfect for beginners
- Merzouga: real sand dunes, longer routes
- 1-hour, 2-hour or half-day options
- Automatic Yamaha or Polaris quads/buggies (2-seater available)
- Price Agafay: €55 pp (1 h) | Merzouga: €80 pp (2 h)
5. Sand Yachting (Blocart) – New for 2025
- Wind-powered three-wheel carts on hard-packed lake beds near Merzouga
- Reach 60–80 km/h in minutes
- 1-hour intro lesson + free sailing
- Price: €120 pp (private instructor)
6. Night 4×4 + Astronomy + Sandboarding Combo
- After dinner, private 4×4 takes you to a black-zone dune
- Professional telescope + laser-guided stargazing (see Saturn’s rings)
- Then sandboard down under floodlights or headlamp
- Price: €150 pp (minimum 2)
Most Popular Adrenaline Packages 2025
Half-Day Agafay Extreme (from Marrakech)
Pick-up 14:00 → 1 h quad + 1 h camel + sunset dinner show
€139 pp (private)
Full-Day Merzouga Adrenaline Add-On
Add to any desert tour:
- Morning sandboarding
- Afternoon 2 h 4×4 dune bashing
- Sunset fat-bike descent
€220 pp (private)
2-Night Ultimate Desert Rush
Day 1: arrive → sunset sandboarding
Day 2: sunrise fat-bike + full-day private 4×4 rally + night astronomy
€490 pp (all inclusive with luxury camp)
Safety & Quality (We Don’t Mess Around)
- All drivers have rally/off-road licenses
- Vehicles inspected daily, full insurance
- Helmets, goggles, gloves, knee pads provided
- First-aid certified guides + satellite phone
- Kids from 6 years (tandem quad or sit with driver)
Book Your Desert Adrenaline Fix
Dates for private sessions fill fast (especially full-moon nights).
📱 WhatsApp: +212 663 752 058 (write “desert adrenaline” for instant video clips)
📧 Email: contact@amoroccotour.com
The dunes aren’t just beautiful.
They’re built for speed.