Ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes, sleep in a traditional Berber tent and watch the Sahara trade its colors at sunset and sunrise. This overnight trek pairs simple comforts—tea, music, a hot meal—with hands-on desert guidance for first-time and seasoned travelers alike.
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The sun slides low behind a bank of rust-colored dunes and the camels file along like slow ships cutting sand. You arrive at the meeting point in Hassi Labied with the smell of sweet mint tea and the soft creak of saddles; by nightfall the camp lights a small human constellation against an enormous sky.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
20 hours (overnight)
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be able to mount a camel and walk short stretches on sand
Wildlife
History
This area of the Sahara sat along ancient trade routes; local Berber (Amazigh) communities adapted nomadic practices to seasonal desert life and now share cultural knowledge through hospitality and music.
Conservation
Dunes are a fragile, shifting environment—stay on established paths, avoid driving on unmarked dunes and pack out all waste; using local guides supports community-based stewardship.
Reserve your spot on the Overnight Camel Trek today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate before and during the trek
Bring at least 2 liters of water per person for the ride and more for the day—desert air is dry and thirst can come on quickly.
Protect skin and eyes from sun and sand
Use broad-spectrum sunscreen, sunglasses and a lightweight scarf or turban included in the kit to block blowing sand.
Wear stable, closed-toe shoes
Sturdy trail shoes or boots keep sand out and provide traction when climbing dunes and moving around camp.
Secure electronics and charge batteries
Store cameras and phones in dry pouches and bring a power bank—cold nights and sand can sap batteries faster than expected.
Reusable water bottle (1–2 L)
Keeps you hydrated during the camel ride and in camp.
Lightweight layers and warm sleep layer
Daytime layers for sun and a warm layer for cold desert nights.
winter
Closed-toe trail shoes
Protects feet from hot sand and provides support when walking dunes.
Sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen
Essential for protecting skin and eyes from strong UV and reflective sand.
summer