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2-Day Merzouga Camel Trek & Night in a Sahara Desert Camp

Photos: Holger Uwe Schmitt, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Johannes K Becker, CC BY-SA 3.0 · gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K, CC BY 2.0 · Holger Uwe Schmitt, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fbrandao.1963, CC BY-SA 4.0

Overview

Duration
2 days
Starts in
Merzouga
Ends in
Merzouga

Sleeping in the Sahara is the dream of many travellers to Morocco, and the dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga are the best place to live it. Rising up to 150 metres high, these golden dunes change colour all day, from orange at sunrise to deep red at sunset. On this two-day trip you meet your camel guide at the edge of the dunes in the late afternoon and ride for about an hour and a half into the sand, stopping on a ridge to watch the sun go down. You arrive at a Berber camp hidden between the dunes, with comfortable tents, real beds and private bathrooms. Dinner is a tajine around the fire, followed by drumming and songs under a sky full of stars, with no light pollution for miles. Early the next morning you climb a dune for sunrise, then ride back to Merzouga for breakfast and a shower. Optional extras include sandboarding and a quad bike ride.

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Included

Everything included in your package

Luxury · Private7
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Private premium vehicle for the whole trip
  • Professional English or French-speaking driver
  • Charming riads, boutique hotels and luxury desert camp
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Bottled water and snacks during the trip
  • Flexible departure times
Luxury · Shared6
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Comfortable premium vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Premium hotels or riads
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Bottled water during the trip
Standard · Private6
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole trip
  • Professional English or French-speaking driver
  • Comfortable hotels or riads with private bathroom
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Bottled water during the trip
Standard · Shared6
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Standard hotels or riads
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Bottled water during the trip

Itinerary

Your route

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  1. 1

    Day 1: Camel ride to the desert camp

    Meet at your hotel in Merzouga at 4 pm (5 pm in summer). Camel ride of about 1.5 hours into the dunes, with a stop for sunset. Arrival at the camp, mint tea, dinner and evening of music around the fire. Night in a comfortable tent.

  2. 2

    Day 2: Sunrise and return to Merzouga

    Wake up before dawn to climb a dune and watch the sunrise. Camel ride back to Merzouga and breakfast at the hotel, with a shower before you continue your journey.

Accessibility

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child seats or chairs available

Cancellation policy

To receive a full refund for the experience, you must cancel at least 24 hours before it starts.

  • If you cancel the experience less than 24 hours before it starts, the amount paid will not be refunded.

Help

If you have any questions about this tour or need help making the reservation, we will be happy to help. Just call the following number and provide the product code: 110964P11

+34 643 63 5962

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate in the experience
  • This tour or activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Merzouga?

By bus, by car or with one of our desert tours from Marrakech or Fes. We can also arrange a private transfer.

Is the camp comfortable?

Yes, tents have real beds, blankets, electricity for charging and private toilets and showers.

Is it cold at night?

From November to February nights can be near 0°C; the camp provides thick blankets. Bring a warm layer.

Can I go by 4x4 instead of camel?

Yes, if you prefer not to ride, a 4x4 can take you to the camp.

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