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Berber Camp in Merzouga: A Traditional Night with a Nomad Family

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Overview

Duration
2 days
Starts in
Merzouga
Ends in
Merzouga

This is the most authentic way to spend a night in the Erg Chebbi. The camp is run by a Berber family from Merzouga who have lived around the dunes for generations. After a camel ride at sunset, you are welcomed into a traditional tent of woven goat and camel hair. You can help prepare dinner: knead the dough for the madfouna, the stuffed Berber bread baked in the sand, and watch the tagine cook slowly on the coals. Over dinner the family shares stories of nomad life, a few words of Tamazight and their songs, played on drums around the fire. A simple, warm and human experience of the Sahara.

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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 Berber camp

    Meet at your hotel in the late afternoon. Camel ride into the dunes for sunset, welcome by the family, cooking madfouna and tagine together, dinner, stories and music. Night in a Berber tent.

  2. 2

    Day 2: Sunrise and return

    Sunrise over the dunes, breakfast with the family and the camel ride back to Merzouga.

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

Is it comfortable?

The tents are simple but comfortable, with mattresses and thick blankets. There are shared toilets.

Is it good for families?

Yes, children love baking the bread and listening to the drums.

What is included?

Camel ride both ways, one night in a Berber camp with dinner and breakfast, cooking with the family, music.

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