See the majestic dunes of the Merzouga desert on an overnight stay at a Berber tent in Erg Chebbi. Go to sleep under a canopy of stars and wake to a magnificent sunrise. Cross the desert sands on the back of a camel, hear traditional folk songs and more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group available
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, Arabic, Italian
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Ride a camel across the Sahara Desert
- See the sunset from the desert dunes of Merzouga
- Spend the night in a Berber camp at Erg Chebbi
- Try desert activities such as sand boarding
Full description
Depart Merzouga, Rissani or the oasis town of Erfoud and travel by 4WD vehicle to a traditional Kasbah at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Depending on your time of arrival, rest with a refreshing mint tea. Then, follow your guide into the desert and ride a camel across the sands.
Trek across the magnificent landscape watching the sunset as you go. Arrive at the desert camp after a camel trek of approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival, your camels will be tethered as you drink some more mint tea. Enjoy a delicious dinner in the desert wilderness, and then sit around a camp fire to hear the beat of the drums and the songs of the Berber nomads of southern Morocco.
Wake early in the morning and walk over the sand dunes to watch the sunrise from just behind the Algerian border, about 50 kilometers from Merzouga. Ride your camel back to the hotel, where you can relax with a shower and enjoy breakfast. Drive back to the bus station or your hotel in Rissani or Merzouga for the end of the tour services.
Includes
- Pick-up and drop off at your hotel or the bus station
- 1 night in a desert camp
- Camel ride
- Dinner and breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Know before you go
- Vegetarian options are available
