Sandboarding & Sunset on the Merzouga Dunes

About this tour

Sandboarding on the Erg Chebbi dunes at the most photogenic hour of the day. You ride up to the dune field in a 4x4, strap on a board and slide down the steep faces — standing up if you are brave, sitting down if you prefer. No snow, no lift pass, just a rolling carpet of sand.

The boards are simple and forgiving, the guides choose a slope to match your skill, and a few warm-up runs teach you the trick in minutes. The session ends at sunset, with the dunes turning gold and then deep orange around you.

Two hours door to door. We provide boards, transport and instruction — you bring energy and a camera.

Tour highlights

• Sandboard on the highest dunes in Morocco
• 4x4 ride to the top of the dune field
• Boards, instruction and helmets included
• Sunset session with golden light and photo time
• Slopes matched to your level — easy for first-timers

How the trip runs

1. Start

   Pickup and 4x4 ride

   Your guide collects you in Merzouga and drives to the Erg Chebbi dune field.

2. Runs

   Boarding on the dunes

   Warm-up runs on gentler slopes, then the bigger faces once you have the feel.

3. Sunset

   Sunset from the top

   The session ends with the sun going down over the desert — the moment for photos.

4. Return

   Back to Merzouga

   A short 4x4 ride back, dropping you at your hotel.

Good to know

• Duration About 2 hours door to door
• Group size Small groups; a private session can be arranged
• Level All levels welcome — slopes are chosen to match you
• What to bring Long sleeves, a scarf and a camera in a protective pouch
• Departure Late afternoon, timed for sunset — confirmed by WhatsApp the day before

Why travellers love this trip

• A pure adrenaline slide Carving down a 30-metre sand face feels faster than it is — and the rush is real.
• Sunset colours Gold, pink and orange across the erg while you ride — the best hour of the day.
• Fun for all ages Kids sit down, adults stand up — everyone ends up laughing in the sand.
• Safe and simple Soft sand cushions every fall and the guides stay close on every run.

Weather & best time to travel

What to pack

• Long sleeves and long trousers — sand slides and sunburn go together
• Sunglasses and a scarf
• Closed shoes; sandals get lost in the soft sand
• A camera or phone in a protective pouch
• A light jacket for after sunset

Common questions