Comparison
Both let you explore the Erg Chebbi dunes around Merzouga. Here is how they actually compare.
Quad bikes and buggies are the two ways we offer to explore the dunes around Merzouga. Both take you into the same Erg Chebbi desert landscape, but the experience behind the wheel — and the price — is different. This page compares them directly so you can decide which one fits your trip.
| Feature | Quad | Buggy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €35 / hour | €120 / hour |
| Experience | Individual ATV riding | Larger off-road experience |
| Terrain | Desert dunes around Erg Chebbi | Desert dunes around Erg Chebbi |
| Riding position | Open, straddled seating | Enclosed, seated side-by-side |
| Best for | Adventure & freedom on your own vehicle | A more powerful, planted off-road feel |
Ride your own quad bike across the sand tracks of Erg Chebbi and experience the Sahara Desert up close, at your own pace.
Adventure & freedom on your own vehicle
Take on the dunes of Erg Chebbi in a rugged off-road buggy — a bigger, more powerful way to explore the Sahara.
A more powerful, planted off-road feel
If you want the feeling of riding your own vehicle, with direct control and a light, agile feel across the sand, a quad is generally the better fit. It is also the lower-cost option at €35 per hour. If you prefer a more enclosed, powerful vehicle and a bigger off-road sensation, a buggy at €120 per hour is worth considering. Neither option is objectively "better" — it depends on the kind of experience you are looking for. If you are still unsure, contact our team on WhatsApp and describe what you are hoping to get out of the ride; we are happy to help you decide.
Both can suit first-time riders. Our team briefs every guest on the controls before departure, whether you choose a quad or a buggy.
The buggy is more expensive, at €120 per hour compared to €35 per hour for a quad.
Contact our team on WhatsApp to discuss your plans — we can talk through what is possible for your visit.
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Contact our local team on WhatsApp and confirm your quad or buggy adventure in Merzouga today.
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