Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Moroccan Desert Excursion with Erg Chebbi Camel Bivouac

3 Days Round trip from Merzouga Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy beautiful sunrise and sunset views from the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi
  • 02 Cross the desert by camel to a bivouac and spend a night under the sky
  • 03 Explore the Tafilalet region, the largest oasis in Morocco
  • 04 Share tea and Gnaoua music in Khamliya village
  • 05 Visit Rissani, Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum, and the oasis town of Erfoud
  • 06 Discover Merzouga village and the surrounding desert landscapes

Discover the real charm of the vast desert and village life in Merzouga on this 3-day excursion. Meet local people, enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset from the top of the sand dunes, and cross Erg Chebbi by camel to a desert bivouac. Explore the Tafilalet region, the largest oasis in Morocco, and visit places such as Khamliya, Rissani, Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum, and Erfoud. The journey also includes views of the Atlas High Mountain and the varied natural beauty of Morocco.

It takes two hours to cross to Erg Chebbi, where you will witness a beautiful sunset in the middle of the sand dunes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Merzouga, Erfoud, Rissani, Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi
Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Merzouga and Camel Ride to Erg Chebbi

  • Arrival at the guest house in Merzouga village, a charming traditional place that is peacefully quiet and serves local cuisine.

  • Rest for a while, then head out for a short walk to explore the area. You can also go to the sand dunes, as the guest house provides direct access to the wide desert.

  • After lunch, continue to the bivouac by camel. It takes two hours to cross to Erg Chebbi, where you will witness a beautiful sunset in the middle of the sand dunes.

2
Day 02

Desert Camp Night and Tafilalet Oasis Exploration

  • Arrive at the bivouac and spend the night under the sky while enjoying dinner.

  • Early in the morning, climb a big sand dune to enjoy views of the magical sunrise.

  • Return to the bivouac for breakfast with the Moroccan tour guide.

  • Return by camel to the guest house.

  • After lunch, begin exploring the Tafilalet region, the largest oasis in Morocco.

3
Day 03

Desert Landscapes and Cultural Visits

  • Take a tour to discover the following landscapes in the desert:

    • The desert lake.

    • Khamliya village, where you can share and enjoy great moments while listening to Gnaoua music and having tea.

    • Rissani, a town in Errachidia Province in eastern Morocco.

    • Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum, located inside the Mosque of Rissani.

    • Erfoud, an oasis town in the Sahara Desert.

Return to Merzouga.

Spend the last night in the guest house.

  • After breakfast, take the road to the Atlas High Mountain.

Erg Chebbi dunes, Tafilalet oasis, Khamliya village

Where this trip takes you

Erg Chebbi dunes, Tafilalet oasis, Khamliya village

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Merzouga 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation

  • Accommodation

  • Guide

What's Not Included

  • Assistance

Know before you go

  1. The following can be arranged upon request:
  • Car rental - 4x4 tour/public transport

  • Trekking - hiking/camping/wilderness expeditions/rappelling/backpacking trip

  • Hotel - motel/inn/guest house/home-stay

  • Photography tours

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Merzouga, Morocco
Tour start
Merzouga, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Merzouga.

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