Errachidia to Merzouga Desert 2-Day Camel Trek & Camp

Two days crossing the Sahara: Ziz Valley, Erg Chebbi dunes, sunset camel ride, and a night under the stars in a desert camp.

A 2-day private tour from Errachidia into the Merzouga Desert with an English-speaking driver, private air-conditioned transport, camel trekking at sunset, and one night in a desert camp with dinner and breakfast. The route passes through the Ziz Valley and small Berber villages on the way to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, then returns to Errachidia the next morning. Pickup from Errachidia airport is available, and the tour can start at any time that suits your arrival.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Merzouga and desert experience

• Pick up from Errachidia airport
• Drive through Ziz valley
• Arrive at Erg Chebbi dunes
• Camel ride at sunset
• Dinner and overnight in desert camp

Day 2: Return to Errachidia

• Wake up and have breakfast
• Drive back to Errachidia
• Stop in cities for photos and fresh air
• Arrive at Errachidia airport or hotel

The experience

The drive from Errachidia to Merzouga takes you through the Ziz Valley, where you stop to photograph the fertile landscape and rocky mountains before reaching the golden dunes. Once at Erg Chebbi, you mount a camel for a ride across the dunes to watch the sunset, then settle into a desert camp on the edge of the dunes for dinner and an overnight stay under the stars.

The second day begins with breakfast at the camp. You then drive back toward Errachidia, with stops along the way if you want to stretch, take photos or explore small villages. The tour ends when you arrive back in Errachidia, where the driver can drop you at the airport or your hotel.

Your guide is an experienced English speaker who drives a private air-conditioned vehicle throughout. Meals (dinner on day one and breakfast on day two) are included at the camp. Because this is a private tour, the schedule is flexible: you choose when to start, and if you arrive late at Errachidia airport, the driver can pick you up and adjust the timing to suit your flight.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport for the full 2 days.
• English-speaking driver.
• camel trekking at sunset over Erg Chebbi dunes.
• one night in a desert camp.
• dinner and breakfast at the camp.
• stops along the route to the Ziz Valley and through small Berber villages.
• airport pickup from Errachidia if needed.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (1 to 10 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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 effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Visit Merzouga

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private vehicle and driver for the full two days, so you control the pace and can stop whenever something catches your eye. The fixed overnight in the desert camp is what makes the sunset camel ride and the night under the stars possible. You're not rushing back to town the same day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 10 years).

What is the camel ride like in Merzouga?

The camel trek takes place at Erg Chebbi dunes in the late afternoon, timed so you reach the high point of the dunes as the sun sets. It is a single ride across the golden landscape, not a long expedition, and ends at the desert camp where you spend the night.

Where do I sleep, and what is the desert camp like?

You stay one night in a desert camp on the edge of Erg Chebbi dunes. The camp provides dinner and breakfast, and you sleep under the open sky in the Sahara. Overnight accommodation and both meals are included in the tour price.

Can I arrange pickup from Errachidia airport?

Yes. The driver can pick you up directly from Errachidia airport and adjust the tour timing to match your arrival, so you don't have to wait or arrange separate transport into town.

What happens if I want to stop along the route?

On the return drive to Errachidia on day two, you can stop whenever you want to take photos, rest or explore small villages and towns. The route is flexible because you have a private driver for the full two days.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes private air-conditioned transport for both days, an English-speaking driver, camel trekking at sunset, one night in the desert camp, dinner and breakfast. Lunch and drinks are not included, so you may want to bring water and snacks or purchase them along the route.