Erg Chebbi Camel Trek with a Night in a Desert Camp
Tour at a glance
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Start
- Merzouga
- End
- Merzouga
- Group size
- 1 to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, French, Arabic, Tamazight
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best time
- October–April; nights are cold from December to February.
- Accommodation
- 1 night, standard or upgrade
About the Erg Chebbi camel trek and camp night
This is the trip most people picture when they think of the Sahara. You meet your cameleer at the edge of the dunes in the late afternoon, ride for about an hour and a half while the sand turns from yellow to deep orange, and arrive at a small camp hidden between the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Dinner is cooked at the camp: harira soup, a chicken or vegetable tagine and fresh fruit. Afterwards the camel men bring out drums, and on clear nights you will see more stars than you thought possible. Before dawn your guide wakes you to climb the nearest high dune and watch the sun come up over the Algerian border.
You can join from a hotel in Merzouga or Hassilabied, or leave your car with us. If you are driving yourself across Morocco, this is the simplest way to spend a real night in the desert without booking a full tour.
Highlights
- About 90 minutes by camel into the dunes at sunset
- Dinner, music and a campfire in a quiet Berber camp
- Sunrise from the top of a high dune
- Real beds, blankets and bathrooms at the camp
- One camel per person, led by a local cameleer
- Safe parking for your car while you are away
Route map of the Erg Chebbi camel trek and camp night
- 1Merzouga
- 2Erg Chebbi camp
- ↩Back to Merzouga
The golden dunes of Erg Chebbi: camel treks at sunset, nights under the stars and Berber music by the fire. All tours in Merzouga
Day-by-day itinerary: 2 days
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Day 1 16:30 · Meet in Merzouga
Leave your large luggage at our guesthouse and take a small bag with a warm layer, water and a head torch. Your cameleer helps you up and wraps a cheche (Berber scarf) against the sun and sand.
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Day 2 17:00 · Camel ride to the camp
The caravan follows the shaded side of the dunes. Halfway, everyone gets off at a high point to take photos of the sunset.
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Day 3 19:30 · Dinner and drums
Mint tea on arrival, then dinner in the dining tent or outside on carpets. Music around the fire, then time to lie on the sand and look at the stars.
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Day 4 06:00 · Sunrise and the ride back
Climb a dune for sunrise, then ride back to Merzouga for breakfast and a hot shower at the guesthouse. You are free to leave by 9:30.
Times and driving durations are approximate and can be adapted. It is a private tour, so you can change stops with your driver-guide.
Prices for the Erg Chebbi camel trek and camp night
Your private tour, with prices per group size. All prices are in euros and include everything listed under “What’s included”.
| Travellers | Standard total | Per person | Upgrade total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | €55 | €55 | €95 | €95 |
| 2 | €110 | €55 | €190 | €95 |
| 3 | €165 | €55 | €285 | €95 |
| 4 | €220 | €55 | €380 | €95 |
| 6 | €330 | €55 | €570 | €95 |
| 8 | €440 | €55 | €760 | €95 |
The more you are, the less you pay per person. Children count as travellers when they need a bed.
Where you sleep
Standard
A traditional Berber camp with private tents, proper beds, warm blankets and shared toilets and showers.
Upgrade
A tent with its own bathroom, hot shower, king-size bed and a terrace facing the dunes, in a smaller and quieter camp.
- Night 1Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
- Night 2
- Night 3
What's included
Included
- Camel ride to and from the camp (one camel per person)
- Night in a desert camp (standard or upgrade)
- Dinner and breakfast
- Mint tea, water and a cheche scarf to borrow
- Shower and luggage storage in Merzouga
- Parking for your car
Not included
- Transport to Merzouga
- Drinks other than water and tea
- Tips for the cameleer
Good to know before you go
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
A warm layer: nights in the desert and the mountains are cold, even in spring.
Best time for this tour
October–April; nights are cold from December to February.
The tour runs every day of the year. Start dates are flexible.
Payment & cancellation
Pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card. Free cancellation with full refund up to 14 days before the start.
Read the full policyFrequently asked questions
How much does the erg chebbi camel trek and camp night cost?
It costs €55 per person, including the night in standard accommodation, so €110 for 2 travellers. With the upgrade it is €95 per person. Everything listed under “What’s included” is in the price.
How long is the camel ride?
About 90 minutes to the camp in the evening and an hour back in the morning. Children from about 4 years old can ride with a parent nearby; younger children can travel to the camp by 4x4.
Is it cold at night in the desert?
From November to March the temperature can drop to around 0–5 °C at night. The camp provides heavy blankets, but bring a sweater, a hat and warm socks.
Can I do this if I am not on a tour?
Yes. It starts in Merzouga, so you can arrive by your own car, by bus or by taxi and join us in the afternoon.
What if I do not want to ride a camel?
We can take you to the camp by 4x4 and bring you back the same way. Tell us in the booking notes.
How do I pay and when is my booking confirmed?
You pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card through PayPal’s secure checkout, and you receive a receipt by email. If online payment is not available, you can send a booking request instead: we confirm it and send you a secure payment link. After booking, and Youssef or our team contacts you on WhatsApp to arrange the pick-up. Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure.
Are your tours private or shared?
All our tours are private: only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
Can you build a custom itinerary?
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a local travel designer will plan a tailor-made route across Morocco with clear, all-inclusive prices.
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