Spend an overnight under a star-splashed Sahara sky with a one-hour camel trek to a private luxury tent at Erg Chebbi. Expect sandboarding, Berber music, private facilities in-camp, and dramatic sunrise and sunset views.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The sun slides low and the dunes of Erg Chebbi begin to change color—gold hardens into bronze, then into a cool purple as stars start to prick the sky. Guests arrive by jeep or mount a patient dromedary for a one-hour trek that climbs a ridge of sand and drops into a private luxury camp where a single tent waits with a private bathroom, shower, and a small lantern-lit courtyard.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
16–18 hours (overnight)
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to walk short distances on soft sand and mount a camel with assistance.
Wildlife
History
The Merzouga dunes sit along traditional Berber routes and oasis networks; local nomadic and semi-nomadic communities have guided travelers across this reach of the Sahara for centuries.
Conservation
Dune ecosystems are fragile—avoid off-route driving, respect camp waste policies, and minimize water use; support operators practicing low-impact camping.
Reserve your spot on the Camel Ride With Luxury Desert Camp And Night In Merzouga Dunes today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Time your arrival
Plan to reach the dunes at least 90 minutes before sunset to walk the highest ridge and secure the best viewpoints for photos.
Layer for night chill
Desert temperatures drop quickly after sunset—bring a warm midlayer and a windproof shell even in summer.
Protect from sun and sand
Use high‑SPF sunscreen, a wide-brim hat or desert scarf, and sunglasses; bring a bandana to keep sand off your face while on the camel.
Hydrate and pace
Carry and sip water before and after the camel ride; walking on soft sand is more tiring than it looks—move at a steady pace.
Closed-toe hiking shoes
Provide traction on shifting sand and protect feet during dune walks and sandboarding.
Warm midlayer and wind shell
Nights can be cold—layers trap heat without bulk and a shell blocks nocturnal winds.
winter
High-SPF sunscreen & sunglasses
Reflective sand intensifies UV exposure during the day; protect skin and eyes.
summer
Headlamp or small flashlight
Useful for walking around camp after dark and for early-morning dune climbs.