Luxury

2-Day Camel Trek in Erg Chebbi

2 daysTours from MerzougaPrivateTailor-made

Ride deep into the dunes, sleep in a small nomad camp far from the others and wake up surrounded only by sand.

For travellers who want more than one night. The caravan crosses Erg Chebbi from one side to the other, with a night in a simple nomad camp in the heart of the dunes.

For travellers who want to feel the silence and the scale of the Sahara, far from the big camps. The trek is suitable for anyone in normal health; you can ride or walk beside the camels as you like.

The nomad camp is simple and authentic, with mattresses, blankets and a shared toilet tent.

Tour highlights

Deep into Erg Chebbi
Sunset on the highest dunes
A small nomad camp
Dinner cooked over the fire
Sleeping under the stars
Crossing the dunes from side to side

The route

1Merzouga

Day by day

Day1

Merzouga – into the dunes

Afternoon departure by camel, sunset in the high dunes and night in a small nomad camp.

In the afternoon the caravan leaves Merzouga and heads into the heart of Erg Chebbi, far from the big camps. After the sunset on the highest dunes you reach a small nomad camp with simple tents, where dinner is cooked over the fire and you sleep under one of the darkest skies of Morocco.

Day2

Across Erg Chebbi

Sunrise, a morning ride to the other side of the dunes and return to Merzouga.

After sunrise and breakfast, the caravan continues across the dunes, with stops in the shade and time to walk barefoot on the sand. You reach the other side of Erg Chebbi near midday, where a 4x4 takes you back to Merzouga.

Included

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad or the airport
Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
Professional driver who speaks several languages
Fuel, tolls and parking
Nights in hand-picked hotels, riads or kasbahs
Breakfast and dinner every night
Camel ride into the dunes at sunset
Night in a desert camp

Not included

Lunches
Drinks
Entrance fees to monuments
Local city guides (on request)
Tips and personal expenses

Good to know

This is a private tour: only your group travels in the vehicle. You can add days, change cities or choose the level of the hotels.

The price depends on the number of travellers and the hotels you choose. Ask us and we will send you the exact price.

Frequently asked questions

Are the tours private?

Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with your own driver. We do not run shared tours.

How much does a tour cost?

The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the level of accommodation. Send us your dates and we will reply with a clear price.

Can I change the itinerary?

Of course. You can add days, start or finish in another city, or choose different hotels. Every tour can be adapted.

What is the desert camp like?

Our camps in Merzouga have tents with real beds, dinner and breakfast. Luxury tents with private bathroom are available on request.

When is the best time to travel?

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal. Winter days are sunny but desert nights are cold; summer is very hot in the south.