Sahara tour Tangier to Merzouga: Camel rides & desert camp

Four days crossing the Atlas to sleep under stars in the Sahara

A 4-day guided tour from Tangier to Merzouga in the Sahara, traveling through the Atlas Mountains with stops at Cape Spartel, the Caves of Hercules, and Tangier's Kasbah before arriving at a luxury desert camp. The itinerary includes camel rides across the dunes at sunset, optional 4X4 excursions through the Sahara, a Berber music night, and overnight stays in the desert and in Midelt. All transport is by air-conditioned minivan with a driver who speaks your language and hotel or riad accommodation in Tangier and Midelt is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Tangier and travel to Midelt

• Meet driver in Tangier
• Visit Cape Spartel lighthouse
• See Caves of Hercules
• Guided walk in Tangier medina
• Visit Tangier Kasbah
• Tour Portuguese Kasbah Museum
• Drive to Midelt
• Dinner and hotel check-in in Midelt

Day 2: Travel to Merzouga and desert activities

• Breakfast in hotel
• Drive to Merzouga
• Check in desert camp
• Camel tour and sunset in Sahara
• Berber music party and dinner

Day 3: Free time and optional 4X4 excursion

• Breakfast in camp
• Free time in village
• Optional 4X4 Sahara excursion
• Lunch and dinner in camp

Day 4: Return to Tangier or Casablanca

• Breakfast in camp
• Drive back to Tangier or Casablanca
• Check in riad and free time in medina
• Transfer to port or airport

The experience

The tour starts in Tangier with a guided walk through the medina and visits to Cape Spartel (one of the oldest lighthouses with views across the strait), and the Caves of Hercules, where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet. You'll see the Tangier Kasbah and the Kasbah Museum before heading inland to Midelt in the Atlas Mountains for your first night in a riad or 3-star hotel.

Day two takes you from Midelt directly to Merzouga, where you check into a luxury desert camp and ride camels into the dunes to watch the sunset. A traditional Berber music party and dinner happen at the camp that evening. The third day gives you free time in the village and the option to join a 4X4 excursion deeper into the Sahara. Lunch and dinner are at the camp. On the final day, you travel back to Tangier or Casablanca (you can arrange drop-off in any Moroccan city) with free time to explore the medina before your departure.

All transfers move by air-conditioned minivan with a driver who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language you choose. Pickup is included from your starting point in Tangier.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned minivan transport with driver throughout the 4 days.
• pickup from your starting point in Tangier.
• accommodation in a riad or 3-star hotel in Midelt and Tangier.
• two nights in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga.
• camel rides at sunset on day two.
• traditional Berber music night and dinner at the camp.
• optional 4X4 excursion through the Sahara on day three.
• meals as described in the itinerary.
• a guide who speaks your chosen language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Omar Private Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a structured multi-day journey from Tangier through the Atlas to Merzouga with a group following set dates, rather than piecing together separate accommodations and activities on your own.

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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 (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens on the first day of the tour?

Day one starts with a meet-and-greet in Tangier, then moves through Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules before a guided walk through the medina. You'll visit the Tangier Kasbah and the Kasbah Museum, then drive to Midelt in the Atlas Mountains for dinner and an overnight stay.

Do I ride camels in the Sahara on this tour?

Yes. On day two, after arriving in Merzouga, you ride camels into the dunes to watch the sunset, then return to the luxury desert camp for a Berber music party and dinner.

What kind of accommodation is included in the desert?

You stay in a luxury camp in the desert for two nights (days two and three). In Midelt and Tangier, accommodation is in a riad or 3-star hotel.

Can I do the 4X4 excursion in the Sahara, or is it required?

The 4X4 excursion through the Sahara on day three is optional. You have free time in Merzouga village that day, and can choose whether to join the excursion.

Where does the tour end, and can I choose a different drop-off city?

The tour returns to Tangier or Casablanca on day four, but you can customize the drop-off location to any city in Morocco.