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VISIT MAGHREB / Desert Activities / Overnight Desert Camp in Erg Chebbi with Camel Ride
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One night in the dunes of Erg Chebbi. You ride out from Merzouga on a camel as the sun goes down, eat dinner in a Berber camp, and wake to sunrise over the sand. Duration: 1 night · Merzouga, Erg Chebbi · from € 40 per person.
One night in the Erg Chebbi dunes is the heart of a Merzouga trip. You ride out from the village on a camel in the late afternoon, as the sun drops and the sand turns gold. The dunes here rise up to 150 metres, and your camp waits between them — tents, rugs, a fire lit, and dinner on the way.
The camp is a Berber desert camp. Dinner is cooked at camp, and after dark the guides play drums and sing around the fire. Then the night belongs to the sky: far from any town, the stars are bright and the Milky Way runs overhead. You sleep in a tent, on a mattress with blankets, and wake to sunrise over the dunes.
There are two kinds of camp: standard and luxury. A standard camp is simple and comfortable — a canvas tent with a mattress and blankets, and shared facilities. A luxury camp has larger tents, a real bed, and private facilities. Both sit in the same dunes, eat the same dinner and watch the same stars — the difference is the level of comfort. Ask us about the options when you enquire.
The morning starts early. You climb a dune to watch the sun rise, have breakfast at camp, and ride back to Merzouga on your camel in the morning light. The night in camp is the overnight part of most Merzouga desert tours, but you can also book it on its own if you are already in the village. The best months are March to May and September to November.
Ride out from Merzouga on a camel as the sun goes down. The dunes turn gold, and the camp appears between them.
Dinner is cooked at camp and eaten under the open sky, with rugs on the sand and the fire lit.
After dinner the guides play drums and sing. The music is simple, and the night is quiet once it ends.
Far from any town, the sky is dark and full of stars. The Milky Way is clear on most nights.
Wake early, watch the sun rise over the dunes, and ride back to Merzouga in the morning light.
A standard camp is simple and comfortable; a luxury camp has larger tents, a real bed and private facilities. Both sit in the same dunes.
Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon and meet your guide at the edge of the village. The dunes start right where the road ends.
Ride out on your camel as the sun goes down. Your guide leads the camels, and the ride takes you deep into the dunes.
Reach camp as the light fades. Settle into your tent, then gather for dinner as the fire is lit.
Dinner is served in camp, and after dark the guides play drums and sing around the fire.
Sleep in your tent, on a mattress with blankets. Step outside before bed and look up — the sky is full of stars.
Wake early, climb a dune for the sunrise, have breakfast at camp, and ride back to Merzouga in the morning light.
A standard camp is simple and comfortable, with shared facilities. A luxury camp has larger tents, a real bed and private facilities. Ask us about the difference and the price when you enquire.
Desert nights are cold, especially from November to February. The camp has blankets, but bring a warm layer to sleep in.
Bring a small overnight bag: a warm layer, sunscreen, a scarf for the sand, and closed shoes. Leave the rest of your luggage in Merzouga.
Standard camps have simple shared toilets, and some have showers. Luxury camps have private facilities in or next to the tent.
Merzouga is about 560 km from Marrakech, a 9- to 10-hour drive spread over two days. From Fes it is 7 to 8 hours. Errachidia airport is about 1.5 hours from Merzouga.
March to May and September to November are the best months: warm days and cool nights. Summer days are very hot, and winter nights are cold.
A night in camp starts from €40 per person in a standard camp. A luxury camp starts from €70 per person. The exact price depends on the camp you choose and your dates. Send us an enquiry and we will give you the exact price.
Both sit in the same dunes and share the same dinner, music and stars. A standard camp is simple — a canvas tent with a mattress and blankets, and shared facilities. A luxury camp has larger tents, a real bed and private facilities. Ask us about the options when you enquire.
The ride from Merzouga into the dunes is unhurried, at a slow walking pace, and timed so you reach camp as the sun sets. In the morning you ride back the same way.
Yes, children can ride with an adult and sleep in the camp. Ask us about the age limits when you enquire, and we will plan the night for your family.
A small overnight bag with a warm layer, sunscreen, a scarf and closed shoes. Bring a torch for the night, and a camera for the sunset and the stars.
Yes, desert nights are cold, especially from November to February. The camp has blankets, but bring a warm layer to sleep in.
March to May and September to November. The days are warm, the nights are cool, and the light at sunset and sunrise is at its best.
Yes — it is the overnight part of most Merzouga desert tours. Tours from Marrakech and Fes usually end with a night in the dunes. Tell us when you enquire and we will build it into your tour.
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