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Ride camels across towering sand ridges, sleep in a traditional Berber tent and watch the Milky Way unfurl in Erg Chebbi. This overnight camp combines a sunset camel trek with dinner, music and stargazing near Merzouga.
Ride camels across towering sand ridges, sleep in a traditional Berber tent and watch the Milky Way unfurl in Erg Chebbi. This overnight camp combines a sunset camel trek with dinner, music and stargazing near Merzouga.
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Operated by Erg Chebbi Dunes · Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet
The sun melts into the sand as your caravan cuts a slow silhouette across Erg Chebbi — a sea of shifting ridges that can rise to 120–150 meters above the valley floor. A camel walk delivers you to a private Berber camp in Hassilabied where mint tea and a low-fire dinner mark the edge between day and night.
moderate.
About 20 hours (overnight).
Light to moderate fitness: able to mount a camel and walk short distances; not strenuous but requires balance and basic mobility
Camel treks to and from camp are typically 45–60 minutes each way, depending on the pickup point and pace.
Most Berber camps provide basic toilet facilities; some offer solar or shared showers — check the specific camp’s amenities before booking.
Yes — the tour is described as easy to moderate and suitable for a wide range of fitness levels, but mounting camels and overnight cold may be challenging for some; check accessibility options if needed.
Local cash (Moroccan dirham) is recommended for tips and small purchases; many remote operators do not accept cards.
Erg Chebbi sits along traditional Saharan caravan paths; local Berber communities have guided travelers across these dunes for generations, blending hospitality and storytelling in camp life.
Bring out all trash and avoid disturbing vegetation and wildlife; camps now increasingly use solar power and local sourcing to reduce impact on fragile dune ecosystems.
Erg Chebbi Dunes operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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