Sunset camel ride Merzouga desert from Errachidia

Two hours on camel through Merzouga's dunes as the sun drops toward the horizon

A private sunset tour from Errachidia into the Merzouga desert, departing at 3pm and returning the same evening. You stop in the Ziz valley for photographs, then ride camels for about two hours total (one hour out to watch the sunset over the dunes, one hour back) with a guide, private transport and bottled water included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset camel ride in Merzouga desert

• Depart Errachidia at 15:00
• Stop at Ziz valley for photos
• Arrive at Merzouga dunes
• Ride camels for 1 hour at sunset
• Relax and enjoy desert sunset
• Take sunset photos
• Ride camels back to start point
• Drive back to Errachidia hotel

The experience

The tour leaves Errachidia at 3pm and heads southeast toward the Merzouga dunes. On the way, you stop in the Ziz valley to photograph the landscape from the road. After two hours of driving, you arrive at the edge of the sand dunes where your camel and guide are waiting. The ride itself lasts about two hours: one hour out across the dunes to a vantage point where you watch the sunset, then one hour back to the starting point as the light fades. Between the outbound and return rides, you have time to sit with the quiet of the desert and take photographs while the sun moves toward the horizon.

Your driver brings you back to Errachidia afterward, another two hours, and drops you at your hotel. The whole day runs about seven hours from pickup to return. Private transport is included both ways, so you're not sharing a vehicle or waiting for other groups. You get a desert scarf to wear against the sand and sun, bottled water for the ride, and a guide who speaks English, Spanish or French depending on your preference.

What’s included

• Private transport from and back to your hotel in Errachidia.
• pickup and drop-off.
• a camel for the ride.
• a guide for the afternoon.
• bottled water.
• a desert scarf.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:00

Book up to5h before

AgesUp to age 80

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Quiet Merzouga Desert- Day Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks your choice of English, Spanish or French, so language is not a barrier to following the commentary and understanding what you're seeing. The private transport means you set the pace of the day without waiting for other groups to gather.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

How long is the actual camel ride on this tour?

The camel ride is about two hours total: one hour out to the sunset viewpoint and one hour back to the starting point in the Merzouga dunes.

What time does the tour depart from Errachidia?

The tour departs at 3pm from your hotel in Errachidia and returns the same evening after about seven hours.

Is the Ziz valley stop just for photographs, or do you get out and walk around?

The Ziz valley is a photo stop from the road where you can photograph the landscape before continuing to the dunes. It is not a walking stop.

Do I need any camel riding experience for this tour?

No experience is needed. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the ride.