Spend an evening riding camels into Erg Chebbi, watch sunset from a dune crest, and sleep under a sky so full of stars it reshapes your sense of scale. This one-night Merzouga trek pairs a 1.5-hour camel ride with dinner, Berber music, and an overnight in a private tent.
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You step from the vehicle and the desert greets you with warm air and a slow, rolling horizon. Camels file forward, patient and sure, and your saddle finds a rhythm as the dunes open up. In roughly 1 hour 30 minutes of riding you cross wind-sculpted ridges toward a private camp where a low sun paints the sand copper and long shadows hurry downhill.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
15–24 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; ability to mount/dismount a camel and walk short dune slopes is helpful.
Wildlife
History
Merzouga grew as a caravan and nomad stop on the edge of the Sahara; local Amazigh (Berber) culture shapes music, cuisine, and camp traditions you’ll encounter.
Conservation
Dune ecosystems are fragile—stay on routes set by guides, avoid trampling sparse vegetation, and pack out all trash to reduce erosion and disturbance.
Reserve your spot on the 1 night Merzouga camel Trekking today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring at least 1.5L of water
Desert air is dry and you’ll lose fluids even while seated on a camel—carry an insulated bottle and sip regularly.
Protect yourself from the sun
Wide-brim hat, sunglasses, and SPF 50+ will cut daytime glare on the dunes.
Layer for big temperature swings
Daytime heat can flip to chilly nights; a warm mid-layer and a windbreaker are useful after sunset.
Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes
Sand can be hot and uneven; shoes with grip make dune walking and sandboarding safer.
Insulated water bottle
Keeps you hydrated and the water cool in the hot daytime heat.
Wide-brim hat and UV sunglasses
Reduces sun exposure and glare on sand.
Warm mid-layer and windproof jacket
Temperatures fall quickly after sunset; layers keep you comfortable in camp.
Closed-toe hiking shoes or sandals with good grip
Protects feet from hot sand and provides traction on dune slopes.