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Sunrise Camel Trek in Merzouga: Dawn over the Sahara

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

Overview

Duration
1 day
Starts in
Merzouga
Ends in
Merzouga

Sunrise in the Sahara is calmer and cooler than sunset, and often even more beautiful. In the blue light before dawn your Berber cameleer meets you at your hotel or auberge in Merzouga, and the camels carry you silently into the dunes of Erg Chebbi. You climb a dune on foot and wait as the sky turns pink, then gold, and the sun appears over the horizon, lighting up the ridges one by one. With few people around and cool sand underfoot, it is a peaceful, almost spiritual moment. You ride back as the desert wakes up, in time for breakfast. Ideal in summer, when afternoons are hot.

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Included

Everything included in your package

Luxury · Private5
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Private premium vehicle
  • Professional English or French-speaking driver
  • Bottled water and snacks during the trip
  • Flexible start time
Luxury · Shared4
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Comfortable premium vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Bottled water during the trip
Standard · Private4
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English or French-speaking driver
  • Bottled water during the trip
Standard · Shared4
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Bottled water during the trip

Itinerary

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    Day 1: Sunrise camel trek

    Meet at your hotel about 1 hour before sunrise. Camel ride into the dunes, climb a dune to watch the sunrise, and ride back for breakfast.

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

What time does it start?

About 1 hour before sunrise, so between 5 and 7 am depending on the season.

How long is it?

About 2 hours in total.

Is it cold in the morning?

In winter, yes. Bring a warm jacket; you will take it off as the sun rises.

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