The question comes up in almost every message we receive on WhatsApp: how much does a trip to Merzouga really cost?
This guide breaks down the price of the tour, what gets added once you are there, and how to choose between a shared group and a private tour based on your available budget.
No invented figures, no vague ranges — only the prices actually charged for this trip.
How much does the tour itself cost?
Three options, one principle: more comfort, higher price, the same journey.
The standard option starts at 80 € per adult (75 € per child), the comfort option at 110 € (100 € for children), and the luxury option at 180 € (170 € for children).
The private tour, in a dedicated vehicle, is quoted on request.
| Option | Adult Price | Child Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Day Tour — Standard | 80 € | 75 € | per person |
| 3-Day Tour — Comfort | 110 € | 100 € | per person |
| 3-Day Tour — Luxury | 180 € | 170 € | per person |
| Private VIP Excursion | on request | on request | — |
Rates observed on the site's booking pages, subject to change by season — to be confirmed on WhatsApp before booking.
In all three shared options, the rate covers air-conditioned transport, accommodation — hotel or desert camp depending on the night — all main meals and the camel ride, as detailed in our all-inclusive tour guide.
The difference is not in the programme — the route and visits remain identical.
It lies in the comfort of the overnight stays: shared tent for standard, private bathroom for luxury.
What costs are added once you are there?
The tour price is not the total budget for your stay.
Lunches are generally at the traveller's expense, around 8 € per meal at a decent local restaurant — breakfast and dinner, on the other hand, are included in the package.
Tips for the driver and guides are at everyone's discretion: the driver is already paid for his service, so a tip is never expected as a given, but it is a common way to thank good service. Allow generally between 10 and 20 € per person for the whole trip, to be shared among the services that stood out (driver, guide, camp team).
If an optional activity catches your eye along the way — a quad ride in the dunes, a sandboarding session — its price is added separately, generally between 25 and 45 € depending on the duration chosen.
Shared group or private tour: which budget should you choose?
The question is not just about price.
The shared group, cheaper per person, suits solo travellers or couples without particular timing requirements — the programme follows a fixed pace, shared with other travellers in the same minibus.
Our guide to the private VIP minivan excursion details this option.
The private tour costs more overall, but brings real flexibility: departure at your preferred time, extended photo stops, a pace suited to children or elderly members of the group.
For a family of four, the difference often narrows once spread across the number of travellers.
According to visitor data published by the Moroccan National Tourist Office, the majority of international travellers opt for an organised tour rather than travelling independently.
What really pushes the bill up?
Contrary to popular belief, it is almost never transport or accommodation that blows a budget in Merzouga — these costs are fixed and known in advance.
It is rather the decisions made on site: stacking up several optional activities in one day, always choosing the most touristy restaurants, or giving in to the shops set up near popular stops.
At the Rissani market, on the way back, haggling remains standard practice at Moroccan stalls: start at around half the asking price, then converge gradually.
It is not an essential skill for enjoying the trip, but setting a mental budget before entering the market avoids impulse buys.
Practical tip
Always carry some cash in dirhams for small expenses on the road — lunch, tea, purchases at the Rissani market — bank cards are still rarely accepted outside the big cities.
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