A Sahara experience
Camels at sunset across the Erg Chebbi dunes, a Berber dinner, music by the fire and a night under thousands of stars.
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Morocco's most special experience
Spending a night in the Merzouga desert is the moment all our travellers remember. The Erg Chebbi dunes reach 150 metres high and change colour with the light: golden in the afternoon, reddish at sunset and silver under the moon.
We are a local agency from Merzouga: our team was born among these dunes. We welcome you in the village, accompany you by camel to the camp and take care of every detail of the night: the welcome tea, the Berber dinner, music around the fire and sunrise from the top of the dunes.
Choose your camp
They are all right in the dunes, far from the village lights, so you can see the stars clearly.
The authentic nomad experience: simple, cosy Berber tents, perfect for those who want the desert as it is.
Most popularThe best balance: all the charm of the camp with the comfort of your own bathroom inside the tent.
For a special occasion: spacious, decorated tents, king-size bed, terrace facing the dunes and attentive service.
Programme
We welcome you at our guesthouse in Merzouga with tea. You leave your big luggage in storage and pack a small backpack. We help you put on a Berber turban to protect you from the sun and sand.
We set off in a camel caravan (≈ 1 h 30 min) through the dunes. We stop on top of a dune to watch the sun set over the Sahara as the dunes turn red.
Arrival at the camp, welcome tea and traditional dinner: harira, tagine and fruit. Then Berber music and drumming around the fire and time to gaze at the star-filled sky.
We get up early to climb a dune and watch the sunrise: one of the most beautiful moments of the trip.
Breakfast at the camp and return by camel or 4x4 to Merzouga, where you can shower and collect your luggage before continuing your trip.
Camels at sunset, dinner, music, a night in a tent and sunrise over the dunes. The most popular option.
Add a full day by 4x4 around Erg Chebbi: nomads, Gnawa music in Khamlia, Lake Dayet Srji and fossils.
Camel ride at sunset, dinner at the camp and return at night by 4x4 to your accommodation.
AdventureRide the Erg Chebbi dunes by quad with a guide, for 1 to 2 hours.
FunBoard down the highest dunes, ideal before sunset.
ExcursionKhamlia, nomad families, Lake Dayet Srji, mines and fossils.
Merzouga is in south-eastern Morocco, next to the Erg Chebbi dunes. The nearest airport is Errachidia (≈ 2 h). From Fes it is a 7–8 h drive and from Marrakech 9–10 h, so we recommend doing the route over 2 or 3 days. We organise your private transport from any city.
Easy booking
No middlemen: you talk directly to our team in Merzouga.
Tell us the date, how many of you there are and which camp you prefer (standard, superior or luxury).
We confirm availability and the final price, and give you advice for your trip.
When you confirm the booking, we explain how to pay and send you the location of the meeting point.
We'll be waiting for you in Merzouga in the afternoon. If you need it, we can arrange your transport here.
Frequently asked questions
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We meet in Merzouga 1–2 hours before sunset: around 4 pm in winter and around 6 pm in summer. We'll confirm the exact time for your date.
About 1 hour 30 minutes. We stop on top of a dune to watch the sunset before reaching the camp.
The standard camp has simple tents with beds and shared bathrooms. The superior camp has private tents with a bathroom and shower inside. The luxury camp adds larger, decorated tents, king-size beds, a terrace and more attentive service.
Yes. If you'd rather not ride a camel (for example with small children or elderly people), we take you to the camp by 4x4.
It stays in storage at our guesthouse in Merzouga. You only take a small backpack with what you need for one night to the camp.
From November to March the nights are cold (they can drop below 5 °C). The tents have thick blankets, but we recommend bringing warm clothes. In summer the nights are pleasant.
The superior and luxury camps have electricity to charge your phone. Wifi is not guaranteed: it's a good time to disconnect.
Yes, it's a very family-friendly experience. We adapt the camel ride to the children's age or do the journey by 4x4.
You can come by car, by bus to Merzouga, or with our private transport from Errachidia (airport, 2 h), Fes (7–8 h) or Marrakech (on a 2- or 3-day route).
Write to us on WhatsApp (+212 673 85 10 91) or by email with the date, the number of people and the camp you prefer. We'll reply with availability and the price, and when you confirm we'll explain how to pay.
Travellers' comments
We chose the one-night option in the desert. The Berber dinner was delicious, the music around the fire was magical and the starry sky unforgettable.
An incredible experience. The night at the desert camp was magical, with the sky full of stars. The team was very professional and attentive at all times.
We chose two nights and it was the best decision. The 4x4 tour of the dunes, the visit to the nomads and the second night at the camp were the highlights of the trip.