2-Day Camel Trek Merzouga: Overnight Luxury Desert Camp

Sunset ride, Berber dinner under stars, sunrise over the dunes

A 2-day tour from Merzouga into the Sahara Desert where you travel by camel or 4×4 across the dunes, watch the sunset, enjoy a traditional Berber dinner with live music, and spend the night in a private luxury tent with ensuite bathroom. The second day includes a sunrise viewing and traditional breakfast before returning to Merzouga by 4×4.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Sunset Camel Ride and Desert Camp Stay

• Travel from Merzouga by camel or 4x4
• Stop to watch Sahara sunset
• Arrive at luxury desert camp
• Enjoy traditional Moroccan tea
• Have Berber dinner with live music
• Spend night in private luxury tent

Day 2: Sunrise, Breakfast and 4x4 Dune Ride

• Wake up early to see sunrise
• Eat traditional breakfast at camp
• Return to Merzouga by 4x4

The experience

The tour starts in Merzouga and moves into the desert either by camel or by 4×4 vehicle, depending on what you choose. You stop in the middle of the dunes to watch the sunset, then continue to the luxury desert camp where you're welcomed with traditional Moroccan tea. In the evening, a traditional Berber dinner is served, followed by live Berber music and drums around the fire under the stars. The tent where you sleep is fully equipped with a comfortable bed, ensuite bathroom, air conditioning and heating.

The second morning, you can wake early to watch the sunrise over the Sahara if you want to. After a traditional breakfast at the camp, you return to Merzouga crossing the dunes by 4×4. The inclusions cover the camel ride, the 4×4 transport, one night's accommodation, dinner, breakfast, and sandboard if you want to try the dunes that way.

What’s included

• Camel ride across the dunes.
• 4×4 transport on both days.
• one night in a private luxury desert tent with ensuite bathroom, air conditioning and heating.
• traditional Berber dinner with live music and drums.
• traditional breakfast.
• sandboard.
• towels and toiletries.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Youth (11 to 15 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Morocco Travellinge

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one more language, so if you're comfortable in any of those, you'll follow the commentary and the stories around the fire without strain.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 15 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

Can I choose between camel and 4×4 for the desert crossing?

Yes. You can ride a camel or travel by 4×4 vehicle depending on your preference, so you pick the way that suits you best.

What is the luxury desert tent actually like?

The tent is fully equipped with a comfortable bed, ensuite bathroom, air conditioning and heating, plus towels and toiletries. The camp has an on-site restaurant and all areas are accessible.

What happens on the second day?

You have the option to wake early and watch the sunrise over the dunes. After a traditional breakfast at the camp, you return to Merzouga by 4×4 crossing the Sahara.