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Ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset, sleep in a Berber tent and catch a desert sunrise the next morning. This overnight trek blends accessible camel travel with sandboarding, local music and authentic desert camp life.
Ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset, sleep in a Berber tent and catch a desert sunrise the next morning. This overnight trek blends accessible camel travel with sandboarding, local music and authentic desert camp life.
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Operated by camels house · Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet
A late-afternoon light pours across the Erg Chebbi sea as camels file down a curve in the sand, their silhouettes long and deliberate. The trek begins with the gentle sway of saddles and a guide’s steady rhythm; by the time you reach the crest, the dunes have taken on ochre and rust that seem to move with the wind. Sandboarders test a slope while others climb to watch the sun fall behind an ocean of sand.
moderate.
2 days (approx. 48 hours).
Suitable for most people with basic mobility; comfortable mounting camels and walking on sand recommended.
The afternoon camel ride to the desert camp typically lasts 1–2 hours depending on pace and the chosen route across Erg Chebbi.
Camps usually offer basic toilet facilities; hot-water showers are often available at the nearby camp base or upon return to your Merzouga hotel, not inside lightweight desert tents.
Many operators accommodate children, but camel mounting and motion may be uncomfortable; pregnant travelers should consult their physician and the tour provider before booking.
Standard policy allows a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before departure; check your booking confirmation for exact terms and conditions.
Merzouga sits along historic trans-Saharan routes and has long been home to Berber and Tuareg communities who adapted nomadic life to the dunes.
Dune systems are fragile—stick to established camp areas, avoid driving on dunes outside permitted tracks, and pack out waste to protect the desert ecosystem.
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