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Camel Trek & Desert Camp in Morocco: Authentic Sahara Experience

4.4

9 Ratings

Merzouga

Embark on an authentic Sahara adventure with a camel trek and desert camp in Morocco. Experience the thrill of riding a camel through the dunes, try sand-boarding and drumming, and indulge in traditional Moroccan cuisine. Spend a magical night under the stars in a Berber tent. Book now!

Duration: 2 days

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Merzouga Arrival and Evening Camel Trek

Merzouga - Afternoon: Arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon, where your desert adventure begins.
Meet and Greet: Our team will welcome you to Merzouga.
Camel Caravan Departure: Head to the camel trek starting point, where you’ll meet your camels for the journey.
Evening Camel Trek: Start your camel trek into the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes, guided by an experienced local.
Sunset Views: Pause during your trek to witness the captivating desert sunset. Take photos and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Optional Sandboarding: If interested, try sandboarding down the dunes.
Welcome to the Camp: Continue your camel trek to the desert camp, where you’ll be greeted with mint tea.
Evening Activities: As night falls, enjoy Berber music around the campfire, dine on delicious Moroccan cuisine, and take in the starry desert sky.
Night in the Sahara: Retire to your comfortable desert tent for a night’s rest amidst the dunes.

Sunrise in Erg Chebbi and Return to Merzouga

Erg Chebbi Dunes - Sunrise Experience: Wake up early to witness the mesmerizing desert sunrise, painting the dunes with warm colors.
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the camp.
Camel Trek Back: Begin your camel ride back to Merzouga, with a chance to appreciate the desert’s morning beauty.
Tour Conclusion: Arrive back in Merzouga, where your 2-day Overnight Camel Trek concludes.

What's Included

Ride your own camel
Local camel guide expertise
Thrilling sandboarding experience
Watch the stunning sunset & sunrise
Savour delicious dinner & breakfast
Stay in a private tent
Coffee and/or tea available
All taxes, fees, and handling charges included

What's Not Included

Drinks
Tips for your Camel Guide

Additional Information

A trip to the desert in Morocco is not complete without a camel trek in the dunes. For those who are fascinated by the caravans which crossed the African deserts between mythical cities transporting wanted products like salt, this is the opportunity to feel like a nomad for one night.

Experience Morocco with a camel trek through the dunes of Erg Chebbi Desert on this overnight trip through the Sahara.

Try sand-boarding and drumming, then enjoy traditional tagine and sweet mint tea before camping under the stars in a Berber tent.
This is a tour created for any quantity up to 50 people.

Location

Riad Madu

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Ufrater

Jun 30, 2023

A not to be missed experience in Morocco - This place is awesome the accommodations and food and staff is worth every stars, it is first class and not to be missed if in Morocco. THE ROOM beautiful furnishings, clean, working AC, very comfortable. THE FOOD delicious home cooking by Berbers, presented family style with love and care. THE ENTERTAINMENT was so awesome and all guests were invited to take part in music and dance around a camp fire. THE CAMEL RIDE not to be missed, you will see the beautiful sunset and you will be invited to ride in the morning to see the sunrise.

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Justin_b

Oct 22, 2022

Saharan Birthday Celebration - My wife and I are very pleased with this tour and would highly recommend it to everyone. Rachid was the tour operator and he is just a problem solver! Our flights did not line up because of a delay from a previous leg so we ended up coming from Casablanca. He arranged a ride for us, Mubarak was our driver and he was amazing. We stopped on the way to desert at local cafes and ate authentic Moroccan cuisine. We spent the night at camp on my wife's actual birthday and Rachid and his team really hooked it up. The camel ride to the camp was a great experience, seeing the sunset on the way. The camp itself was great and we had a great group from various places around the world. That night, Rachid and team got my wife a birthday cake and we had a little party. We all had a blast! I would highly recommend working with Rachid and his team any time! He made us feel safe and very comfortable the entire time. This overall experience made us really think about coming back again next year and make sure we spend more time in the country. If you're asking yourself if you should do it, DO IT! You will not regret it!

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Bg564

Mar 28, 2022

Amazing colors - Our driver took us to the parking area where a lot of activities are organized for the dunes and like some of the other reviewers mentioned there were small kids begging, lots of vehicles and the usual tourist bazaar that you could expect. We were met by a young guy with two camels and he led us out to the dunes where we were able to enjoy the late afternoon taking photos and watching as the light changed on the dunes. The colors and texture of the dunes were spectacular and we took a lot of fantastic photos. Before the sun went down we rode the camels to a camp and we were the only guests because the tourism sector hadn't fully recovered from the pandemic closures. There was a fire waiting for us and the room was quite nice with a private bathroom and a very comfortable bed. We had dinner and the hosts played us some music before we went to bed. In the morning we woke up early to see the sunrise and then had breakfast. They gave us the option of riding the camels back to the meeting point or taking a Landcruiser and we chose the Landcruiser because the morning temperatures were cold. Fantastic trip.

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