Morocco · Desert Adventure

1-Day Camel Trek in Merzouga with Overnight Erg Chebbi Camp

1 Day Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Camel ride into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes
02 Sunset and sunrise views from one of the highest sand dunes
03 Night in a nomad desert camp - bivouac in the Sahara
04 Berber music and dinner around a campfire in the desert

Join this camel trekking tour in Merzouga and spend a night in a camp in the cold Erg Chebbi desert. Enjoy scenic sunset and sunrise views from the dunes, ride into the heart of Erg Chebbi, and experience a glimpse of Berber culture around a campfire with traditional music and delicacies. This overnight desert experience also includes dinner, breakfast, and time to enjoy the dunes before returning to Merzouga.

Enjoy dinner and Berber music around a campfire in the middle of the Sahara Desert.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Merzouga, Erg Chebbi

Languages Arabic, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Camel Trek and Overnight Camp in Erg Chebbi

Begin your camel trek in the afternoon, around 4 pm, from your hotel near the sand dunes in Merzouga.
Ride the camels to the highest sand dune in the heart of Erg Chebbi.
Take lovely pictures of the sunset, and the next morning, the sunrise from the highest sand dune.
Arrive at the desert camp - bivouac, collect sandboards, and walk to the highest dune to watch the sunset.
Enjoy dinner and Berber music around a campfire in the middle of the Sahara Desert.
Wake up early in the morning to watch the sunrise before riding the camels back to Merzouga.
Eat breakfast and shower at the hotel in Merzouga.