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The 3-night camel trek in the Merzouga Sahara Desert offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in the Moroccan desert alongside local guides. They will ensure your comfort, prepare delicious meals, and create a vibrant atmosphere with drum music. You’ll have the chance to try sandboarding, visit nomadic families, and experience the authentic nomadic lifestyle.
If the weather is clear, we may be fortunate enough to enjoy a stunning starry night. After a hearty dinner on the first night, we’ll gather around a campfire. The following morning, after a good breakfast, we’ll embark on a 2-hour journey to our next destination. We’ll take a break for lunch under the shade of a Tamarisk tree, a typical desert tree, before continuing our trek to spend the night with a Tuareg family, providing an opportunity to connect with them.
On the next morning, after having breakfast with the family, we’ll head to a small oasis in the desert where the next camp is hosted by a nomadic Berber family. After breakfast at the camp, we’ll return to the village or hostel. Throughout this 3-night desert adventure, expect to spend around 90 minutes to two hours each day walking in single file or riding camels.
List of Highlights of the Merzouga 3 Nights Camel Ride
Ride a camel as you trek over Erg Chebbi Dunes
Sunset in the middle of the Sahara Desert
Sandboarding in the dunes
Play a drum around the campfire after feasting on a traditional Moroccan tagine meal
Enjoy a Starry Sky
Overnight in a Traditional Desert Camp
Sunrise in the middle of the Sahara Desert
Program Itinerary of the 3 Nights Camel Trekking
Merzouga Camel Trek » Sunset » SandBoarding » Night in a Desert Camp
We offer private tents equipped with mattresses and blankets, along with mineral water, full board meals during the desert excursion, and camel rides as part of the camel trek tour.
Our adventure begins at around 4:00 PM, when your camel guide will lead you to our camp, located amidst the dunes. At the peak of the tallest dune, you’ll have the opportunity to pause and capture the breathtaking sunset.
Upon arrival at the camp, you’ll be assigned your own private tent, tailored to your preferred type. Dinner will be served in a traditional Berber tent. After a delightful meal, we will gather around a campfire to enjoy live drumming and singing, featuring the songs of the Berber, Tuareg, and southern Moroccan cultures.
Desert Camp » The Black desert » Small Oasis » Back to the Camp
On the second day of our three-night camel trek in Merzouga, we will enjoy breakfast before embarking on a one-hour camel ride to our next stop: a small oasis adorned with palm trees. Here, we’ll have lunch and spend the entire day, including climbing the tall dunes for sandboarding and witnessing the sunset from the summit of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
After sunset, we’ll return to our camp for our second night, where a delicious dinner and music await us, followed by a short walk to admire the stars.
In the morning, after breakfast, we will have approximately two hours to travel to our next destination. We’ll take a lunch break next to a desert tree known as the ‘Tamarisk,’ where we will enjoy our meal for about an hour and a half in its shade.
Following lunch, we will continue our journey to visit a Touareg family, where you will spend your third night and share some time together.
The next morning, after breakfast with the Touaregs, we will head towards another small oasis located in the heart of the desert. Before arriving at the camp, we will stop for lunch along the way. You will spend your third night with a Berber nomad family residing at this oasis, and we will enjoy a lively drum party during dinner.
After breakfast, we will make our way back to the village or the camp. Each day will involve 90 minutes to two hours of either riding a camel or walking alongside one.
Desert Camp » Riding Camel in dunes » Merzouga (Hotel/Riad)
On the final day, we will return you to the village after breakfast. You can choose to travel either by camel or as an alternative, by 4×4.
Departure & Return Location
Depart:
Marrakech at around 8:30 am
Arrival :
Merzouga around 6:00 PM
Price Includes
A place to leave your staff and to shower when you come back from the desert
Secure park for your car/Motorcycle at our guesthouse
Camel ride (camel per person)
Sandboards
3 nights in a private tent at the desert Camp (At your preferred tent type)
Dinner & Breakfast
4x4 Transfer back from the Camp (Alternative to Camels)
Bottle of water
Lunch x 2
Price Excludes
Drinks
Lunches
Entrance to monuments (Optional)
FAQ
Is this a private tour or with a group?
Yes, it’s a shared tour. You will travel with a small group from around the world.
What should I pack for the tour?
Comfortable clothing and footwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and a camera are recommended.
Are bathrooms private in the second night hotel?
Yes, they are. Your hotel room will have private ensuite bathrooms.
How long id the camel ride in Erg Chebbi?
It is roughly 1 hour for sunset and another hour for sunrise the following day. Time depends on season, Day light saving time, and sunset/sunrise time.
What if we want to skip the camel ride in Erg Chebbi?
You can. a 4×4 will be offered to transfer you from Merzouga lodge to Erg Chebbi desert camp for an extra fee of 30 Euros ( Included in luxury tent option )
Is sand boarding is included?
There will be a few sand boards available at the camp operator’s lodge to use at leisure ( Availability not guaranteed ). You can ask for one to take to the camp with you. They are free of charge
When you book with an account, you will be able to track your payment status, track the confirmation and you can also rate the tour after you finished the tour.
