Sahara · 2 days
Merzouga 2-Day Camel Trek & Desert Camp
Ride into Erg Chebbi at sunset, sleep beneath the Sahara stars
Duration
2 days
Group size
2–8 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French, Spanish
From / person
$180
Overview
The classic overnight: a sunset camel caravan over the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi, dinner and music at a Berber camp, then a quiet sunrise climb before riding back out.
Erg Chebbi is the great wall of sand near Merzouga — dunes up to 150 metres tall that glow copper at sunset and pale gold at dawn. This overnight is the simplest way to feel the Sahara properly: meet your camels in the late afternoon, ride out as the light softens, and arrive at camp in time to watch the colour drain from the sky.
Dinner is a slow tagine by lantern, followed by Berber drumming around the fire and a sky thick with stars. You sleep in a sand-floored Berber tent, wake before dawn, and climb a nearby dune to watch the sun lift over the Algerian border before the gentle camel ride back to Merzouga.
Trip highlights
- Sunset camel caravan into the dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Overnight at a Berber tented camp on the sand
- Tagine dinner and drum music around the fire
- Sunrise dune climb over the Algerian frontier
- Small caravans led by local Merzouga cameleers
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Merzouga → Merzouga
- 1
Day 1 · Merzouga → Erg Chebbi camp
Erg Chebbi dunesMeet your cameleer in Merzouga in the late afternoon. A 90-minute camel ride carries you over the first ridges of Erg Chebbi to camp, arriving for the sunset. Settle into your tent, then gather for tagine, bread and mint tea, with Berber music around the fire.
Berber tented desert camp D - 2
Day 2 · Sunrise → return to Merzouga
Erg Chebbi → MerzougaWake before dawn for the short climb up a high dune to watch sunrise over the sea of sand. Breakfast back at camp, then the camel caravan returns you to Merzouga village by mid-morning.
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Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 1 destination.
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The route
Map of Merzouga 2-Day Camel Trek & Desert Camp
3 stops across Sahara. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Merzouga
Start
- 2
Erg Chebbi camp
Night 1
- 3
Merzouga
End
What's included
- Private English-speaking driver-guide for the duration
- Vehicle (sedan, 4x4 or minivan) with fuel, tolls and parking
- All listed accommodation in hand-picked riads, kasbahs or desert camps
- Daily breakfast and meals as noted in the itinerary
- All listed entrance fees and guided activities
- Airport pickup and drop-off with flight tracking
- Bottled water and snacks on board
- 24/7 WhatsApp concierge based in Merzouga
Not included
- International flights to/from Morocco
- Travel insurance (we recommend a provider)
- Alcoholic drinks and personal shopping
- Optional activities marked “add-on” in your quote
- Tips for driver, guides and camp staff
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Comfortable walking shoes (medina cobblestones)
- Layers — even desert nights can drop to 5°C
- Sun hat, sunglasses, SPF 30+
- Modest cover-up for mosques and conservative areas
- Reusable water bottle (we refill on the road)
- Adaptor for Type C/E plugs (220V)
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
Is "Merzouga 2-Day Camel Trek & Desert Camp" private or a group tour?
100% private. Just you and the people you book with — your own driver, vehicle and pace from start to finish. We never pool travellers.
Can I change the dates or itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary is a starting point. Add a day, swap a riad, change the start city — we'll re-quote in 24 hours and lock the price in writing before any deposit.
How fit do I need to be?
Easy. Light walking on medina cobblestones, plus optional activities you can opt in or out of on the day.
When should I book?
For high season (Oct–Apr) and any trip involving the Sahara or an overnight desert camp, book 8–12 weeks ahead. Last-minute (under 14 days) is usually still possible with a phone call.
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