Merzouga Desert: Camel Ride & Overnight Sahara Camp

Two days on a camel across Morocco's highest dunes, sleeping under stars at a Sahara camp

You ride a camel across Erg Chebbi's dunes in the afternoon, watch the sunset from the sand, sleep in a private tent at a Sahara camp, eat dinner and breakfast with Berber music by firelight, and ride back to Merzouga village the next morning. Everything's included except the ride to get there. You arrange that separately or they can help point you toward transport options nearby.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Camel ride to desert camp

• Take camels from Merzouga village
• Cross high dunes of Erg Chebbi
• Stop to enjoy sunset in dunes
• Arrive at desert camp
• Dinner at camp

Day 2: Return to Merzouga village

• Breakfast at camp
• Take camels back to village
• Option for 4x4 car or quad bike
• Cross dunes again
• End journey in Merzouga village

The experience

So you're actually doing the camel thing: yeah, it's real, and it starts the moment you meet your guide in Merzouga village. You climb up (it's easier than you'd think), and then you're moving across Erg Chebbi, the massive sand dunes that roll south of the village. The ride takes you through the afternoon, and somewhere around sunset (when the light turns everything gold and the dunes get long shadows). You stop right there in the middle of it all. That's when you realize why people come back to this place.

The camp itself is simple: a private tent with a shared bathroom, nothing fancy, but it's set up so you're actually comfortable. Dinner happens around the fire (they do vegetarian, vegan, whatever you need), and then there's music. An actual Berber musician plays while you're sitting there with tea, and the sky fills up with stars in a way that doesn't happen in cities. You sleep in the tent, and in the morning you wake up to the desert being quiet in a way that feels almost loud. Breakfast comes next, and then it's back on the camel for the return ride to the village, or if you want something different, they can arrange a 4x4 or quad bike instead.

The whole thing is two days and one night. Groups stay small, and they take families, solo travelers, older people: basically anyone who can sit on a camel, which is most people. If you have dietary stuff to sort, you tell them when you book and it's handled. Safety gets mentioned a lot in their materials, and you can tell they mean it. The sandboard is in there too if you want to try sliding down a dune, though honestly most people just want to sit and look.

What’s included

Private tent with shared bathroom, camel ride on day one and day two, sunset stop in the dunes, dinner and breakfast both days, sandboard, Berber music and fire party in the evening, and the guide who leads both rides.

Options for this experience

2 options

Luxury Desert CampGuide in 5 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 15:00, the last at 17:00Private tents with private bathrooms, located in Erg Chebbi, Merzouga Dunes.

Two nights at a luxury desert camp.Guide in 5 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 15:00, the last at 17:00Spend two memorable nights at a luxury desert camp in Merzouga, staying in private tents with en-suite bathrooms.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 15:00, the last at 17:00

AgesAdult (5 to 80 years) · Child (under 5)

GroupUp to 50

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 effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by 3 days group tour from marrakech to merzouga

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the full Sahara overnight without arranging a guide, transport between stops, or meals yourself. The two-day structure means you show up in Merzouga and the rest is handled.

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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: Child (under 5).

How long is the camel ride each day?

The first day's ride from the village to the camp takes the afternoon, with a sunset stop built in. The return ride on day two follows the same route back.

What's the tent like?

Private tent with a shared bathroom. Basic but equipped, not luxury, and designed so you're not uncomfortable.

What if I'm vegetarian or vegan?

They offer vegetarian and vegan options for both dinner and breakfast. Let them know when you book.

Is there an alternative to the camel ride back?

Yes. On day two you can return by 4x4 car or quad bike instead of camel, crossing the dunes the same way.

Do I need to be fit for this?

It's suitable for all physical fitness levels. The camel does the work. You just sit.

Is there electricity or wifi at the camp?

Not mentioned in the camp details. Expect no power or connectivity. That's part of the experience.