Sandboarding in Merzouga desert, Morocco

Sandboarding in Merzouga Desert of Morocco.

No Snow! No problem!

Skiing is not just for cold weather, Sandboarding in Merzouga gives you the ultimate adventure rush. Also, it is a popular way to have fun in the desert where snowfall never happens. This sort of sport has gotten the interest of a considerable number of tourists recently. Therefore, it consists of riding a skiing board and going down the dunes until you reach extreme speeds.  In some other places in the world, sandboarding became such a prevalent sport that there are even international competitions.

Join us on top of the Erg Chebbi dunes for Sandboarding:

The Merzouga and Erg Chebbi dunes caught the attention of tourists and thrill-seekers who are looking for extreme sandboarding adventures. When you get there, all you can see around is a vast expanse of sandy dunes with high peaks and piles, which exceed approximately250 meters, the smooth golden sand turns the place into a perfect destination, the elevated piles and peaks are formed because of the blowing wind.

Before you go there, if it is your first time sandboarding, you do not have your own sandboard, you can rent or purchase one in several bazaars in Merzouga or in HassiBlied. Then, climb the dunes to start your furious adventure. Going up the dunes will take you a couple of minutes of exhausting scale, but it is worth it. The camel’s “desert ship” are also available. A camel trek till the top of the dunes will give you an experience of the old caravans used for traveling in the old times. The other way to make it to the top is through a Kart or Quad riding; an all-in-one exhilaration.

Literally, you can ski wherever you like in the dunes filed away from the cultivated parts. The thing which makes sandboarding so special and popular is that anyone can practice it. No matter how professional you are or not, it is less dangerous and doesn’t even need to ski on the board the ordinary way. Next, those who are to try sandboarding for the first time, can set on the board and it will take them straight down the dunes. Sandboarding is not the only thing you can practice in the Moroccan desert, a lot of other activities and sports can be practiced depending on your interests and your skills.

Note: You can join one of our Morocco desert tours to get you here and enjoy your sandboarding in Merzouga.

Eventually, to complete the joy of sandboarding in Merzouga. It is recommended to stay at the top during the sunset, you will see the unparalleled view, and at night you will live the life of the desert people; sleeping in the middle of the dunes, underneath the desert sky full of bright stars and fresh air.

Carvings and Fossils:

Undoubtedly, The Sahara desert was once an ocean; the fossils found by anthropologists emphasize it. Many more carvings of animals exist in different places in the Sahara of Morocco. Moreover, they indicate a certain rich human history and their attraction to animals.  If you are an anthropologist or fossils lover, the Erg Chebbi and Taouz is your perfect place to go to. Here, you can hire one of the local people to show you around and tell you about the carvings.

Discover the nomad’s style of life:

Besides sandboarding Merzouga, the desert of Morocco is a homeland of many nomads. They set up their traditional tents to find shelter for the period they will stay. Then, the tents provide them with protection from bad weather, danger, or attack. They often relocate from a place to another looking for grass for their sheep and their cattle. That is to say, they lack the necessities of life. But still, the smile never quit their faces. All of them are generous and hospitable, they never say no to sharing what they have with others.

Many tourists in their visit to nomads give donations of second-hand clothes or shoes… what may sound old for tourists is new for nomads, and it is nice to be able to bring smiles to nomads’ children who lead the life of great simplicity. It would be a great thing to enjoy a tour to see the nomad’s style and to make their day as well.