Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Ride & Nomad Camp

Ride camels across Erg Chebbi dunes and sleep in a desert camp under the stars.

A 2-day tour from Errachidia into Merzouga's Erg Chebbi desert, traveling by private taxi and 4WD vehicle, then by camel into the dunes for an overnight stay in a luxury tent with private bathroom. The itinerary includes a visit to nomads in Khamlia village with Gnawa music and berber pizza lunch, a camel ride at sunset, sandboarding, dinner and music by campfire, sunrise over the dunes, and breakfast before return. You choose to end back in Errachidia or continue onward to Fes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Errachidia to Merzouga and Nomads Visit

• Pickup from Errachidia hotel or airport
• Stop for photos at Ziz Valley
• Arrive at Merzouga Desert
• Transfer to private 4WD vehicle
• Visit nomads and Khamlia village
• Lunch with Berber pizza
• Camel ride to luxury desert camp
• Enjoy sunset and sandboarding
• Dinner at camp
• Berber music around campfire

Day 2: Sunrise and Return to Errachidia

• Watch sunrise over sand dunes
• Breakfast at camp
• Return to Merzouga by camel or jeep
• Private taxi back to Errachidia

The experience

The trip starts at 8 a.m. with private taxi pickup from your Errachidia hotel or airport. On the drive to Merzouga, you stop briefly at Ziz Valley for photos, then switch to a private 4WD vehicle once you arrive in the desert. Your guide takes you to Khamlia village to meet nomads and listen to Gnawa music, followed by a berber pizza lunch. In the afternoon, you trade the jeep for camels (your camelmen show you how to mount), and ride about an hour into the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi to reach the camp. You watch the sunset over the dunes, try sandboarding, then settle into your private luxury tent with its own bathroom.

Dinner comes with berber music and a campfire. The next morning, you wake early to watch the sunrise from the dunes, eat breakfast, then choose your return: camel or jeep back to Merzouga village. Your private taxi then drives you back to Errachidia, or if you booked the Errachidia-to-Fes option, continues onward to Fes instead. The camp provides electricity to charge phones, and bottled water, tea, and a desert scarf come with the camel ride.

What’s included

• Private taxi pickup and return transport from Errachidia.
• private 4WD vehicle in the desert.
• camel ride with guide and desert scarf.
• overnight in a luxury tent with private bathroom.
• berber pizza lunch.
• dinner and breakfast.
• visit to nomads and Gnawa music in Khamlia village.
• sandboarding.
• berber music by campfire.
• sunrise viewing.
• bottled water and tea.

Options for this experience

2 options

Errachidia to ErrachidiaGuide in 4 languages · 08:00The trip begins and finishes in Errachidia and passes through the Merzouga desert. Pickup is included.

Errachidia to FesGuide in 4 languages · 08:00The trip begins in Errachidia and finishes in Fes, passing through the Merzouga desert. Pickup is included.

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 dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesUp to age 75

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Quiet Merzouga Desert- Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book the Errachidia-to-Errachidia option if your schedule keeps you based in that city. Choose Errachidia-to-Fes if you're moving north and want the desert overnight without backtracking. Either way, the 2-day format lets you experience a full nomad night under the stars without committing to a longer expedition.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

What's included in the 2-day Merzouga tour from Errachidia?

The tour includes private taxi transport from Errachidia, a private 4WD vehicle in the desert, camel ride with guide, overnight in a luxury tent with private bathroom, all meals (berber pizza lunch, dinner, breakfast), visit to nomads and Gnawa music in Khamlia village, sandboarding, berber music by campfire, water and tea, and a desert scarf. Return transport to Errachidia or onward to Fes is included depending on which option you choose.

Can I end the tour in Fes instead of returning to Errachidia?

Yes. You have two options at checkout: Errachidia to Errachidia (round-trip), or Errachidia to Fes (one-way). Both follow the same desert itinerary. Only the final return transport changes.

What is Khamlia village and what happens there?

Khamlia is a village in the Merzouga area where your guide takes you to meet nomads and experience Gnawa music, a traditional form of Moroccan music. You'll have berber pizza for lunch there before heading into the desert for the camel ride.

How long is the camel ride to the camp?

The camel ride from Merzouga village into the Erg Chebbi dunes to the luxury camp takes about one hour. You'll ride at sunset, and your camelmen will teach you how to mount and ride before you set out.

Is the tent comfortable for sleeping in the desert?

You stay in a private luxury tent with its own private bathroom, including a shower and toilet. The camp has electricity so you can charge phones and other devices.