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Ride by camel into Erg Chebbi to watch the sun lower itself behind broad dunes, sleep beneath an unfettered starfield, and wake for a desert sunrise. This overnight tour combines a gentle camel trek, sandboarding and traditional Berber camp hospitality.
Ride by camel into Erg Chebbi to watch the sun lower itself behind broad dunes, sleep beneath an unfettered starfield, and wake for a desert sunrise. This overnight tour combines a gentle camel trek, sandboarding and traditional Berber camp hospitality.
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Operated by Ouattou Morocco Tours · Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet
The last light slides across the dunes and the camels—slow, sure—trace a ribbon through the sand. You park at a simple guesthouse, mount your dromedary, and in an hour you’re carried into the heart of Erg Chebbi where the horizon becomes a living edge of gold.
moderate.
12–18 hours.
Light to moderate fitness; able to mount a camel and walk short stretches in sand
The standard camel trek to the central dune camp is approximately one hour each way; you can opt to return by jeep if preferred.
Tents are private and basic—sleeping mats and blankets are supplied; toilet facilities are simple, and hot water for washing may be limited.
Yes—sandboarding is offered, typically with brief instruction and on gentle slopes suitable for beginners.
Yes—after breakfast most operators offer transfer back by 4x4 as an alternative to the return camel ride.
Erg Chebbi sits on historic trans-Saharan routes and is closely associated with Amazigh (Berber) communities who adapted caravan and pastoral traditions to this landscape.
Dune surfaces are fragile—stick to paths, avoid vehicle driving on untouched ridges, and support operators who practice low-impact camping and local employment.
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