Start / end point
Merzouga Camel Ride start from Merzouga area towards the dunes and back to the hostel.
Merzouga excursion
Merzouga Camel Ride
we head into Morocco’s Sahara Desert on a camel and watch the sun set over the Erg Chebbi Dunes. This camel ride excursion offers spectacular views and a chance to experience the desert nomad lifestyle. Try sand-boarding and drumming, enjoy traditional tagine and sweet mint tea before camping under the stars in a Berber tent.
Overview
About this trip
We will leave in the early hours of the afternoon of your hostel to start this Merzouga Camel Ride adventure with the camels as mean of transport, in a camel caravan, to enter the Erg Chebbi. The total duration of this trip to the camp where we will spend the first night will last about 1 hour and a half.
Once arrived, we will have time to go to the great dune and watch a spectacular sunset. Once in the camp we will have a welcome tea and, after dinner, we will prepare ourselves to spend a Berber night in the traditional way: around the fire, listening to the African rhythms of the drums and the castanets, sharing stories with the nomads, who will tell us many stories about Berber life under a sky full of starts. We will spend the night the traditional nomad tents.
- Duration
- Overnight
- Departure
- Merzouga
- Ends in
- Merzouga
- Tour type
- Private tour
Highlights
What you'll experience
- Ride a camel as you trek over Morocco’s Erg Chebbi Dunes
- Play a drum around the campfire after feasting on a traditional Moroccan tagine meal
- Sleep under the stars and watch the sunrise over the dunes of the Sahara Desert
- Experience the lifestyle of desert nomads as you sip tea and share meals with Berbers
Day by day
Itinerary
1
Day 1
Day 1
We will leave in the early hours of the afternoon of your hostel to start this Merzouga Camel Ride adventure with the camels as mean of transport, in a camel caravan, to enter the Erg Chebbi. The total duration of this trip to the camp where we will spend the first night will last about 1 hour and a half.
Once arrived, we will have time to go to the great dune and watch a spectacular sunset. Once in the camp we will have a welcome tea and, after dinner, we will prepare ourselves to spend a Berber night in the traditional way: around the fire, listening to the African rhythms of the drums and the castanets, sharing stories with the nomads, who will tell us many stories about Berber life under a sky full of starts. We will spend the night the traditional nomad tents.
2
Day 2
Day 2
We will wake up early to climb to the great dune and watch the sunrise. Once we return to the camp, we will have breakfast and, with renewed forces, we will proceed to the Hamada (the black desert). There we will spend the night with a nomadic family.
On the way there we will make several stops to rest and to have lunch. Once we meet our hosts, we will share with them the welcome tea, dinner and the silence that reigns these places.
3
Day 3
Day 3
From our beds we will be able to contemplate the sunrise, after which we will undertake our journey to return to your hostel, where we will arrive in approximately 3 hours ride and where we will conclude your excursion and our services.
Gallery
Tour photos
The details
What's included
Included
- Camel ride
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Bivouac camp accommodation
- Drums party
- Sandboarding
Not included
- Tips and personal expenses
Good to know
Practical information
What to bring
- Casual, comfortable, athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, and warm jacket
Payment options
Accepted payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, Paypal. All our tours are adaptable, both in the number of days and in the itinerary.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts early morning with a pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech city, and ends back in Marrakech late in the afternoon on day 3.
Which payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.
Can the itinerary be adapted?
Yes. All our tours are adaptable, both in the number of days and in the itinerary. Contact us with your dates and preferences.
What should I bring with me?
Warm clothing in winter (no sleeping bags required), light clothing in summer, sunscreen, a hat, good walking shoes, a flashlight and trousers for the camel trek.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private trip with your own English speaking driver and vehicle.
Reviews
What our travellers say
- Thank you so much Ali and Hassan his brother for everything you do for us in our traveling, for sure we will be back to Morocco again and with more time always we remember the beautiful time we had with you guys and berber experience in Sahara desert Erg chebbi with Camel trips in the sand dunes we love also sunset with sunrise in the middle of duns erg chebbi thanks again for everythingNomad HouseGoogle
- We have been 4 days with the guide Alli and it were fantastic days. A simple, humble, lively, funny and patient person who would give us information about everything we saw, about the people and the culture and that answered all our questions. I can assure you it was one of the experiences of my life so far. Thank you for everything Alli! Recommended!IR_RODRIGUESTripadvisor
- Our experience in Morocco was incredible thanks to Hassan and his entire team. From day one, they made us feel right at home and guided us on an unforgettable desert adventure. We enjoyed spectacular excursions, sunset camel rides, and quad bike tours. Everything was perfectly organized, always with great kindness, attention, and professionalism. Hassan was an exceptional guide: approachable, friendly, and always making sure we enjoyed every moment to the fullest. We wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to discover the magic of Morocco in an authentic and special way. Thank you for memories we'll never forget!Marina RocaGoogle
- I have travelled several times to the Erg Chebbi desert in Eastern Morocco and having fallen in love with the place and its people, I find that no matter which part of the world I am in, my thoughts soon return to the desert and I yearn to return. This is in no small part due to Get Morocco Tours' Ali Ouyahya, who has been an exceptional host and guide during each of my visits, but more importantly has become a dear friend. Ali organised and prepared all of my accommodation and excursions, including treks through the desert with multiple overnight stops at different nomad camps; 4x4 journeys through the black desert and visits to the surrounding towns. Throughout all of this, Ali displayed a deep and passionate knowledge of his own Berber culture and the desert itself. I have so many memories that I will cherish for life from my time in the Sahara- sitting beneath the dunes huddled around a fire, the milky way stretched across the sky above, listening to the music of the Berbers and peppering Ali with questions about the Berber way of life is one such memory. I cannot recommend highly enough Ali Ouyahya and Get Morocco Tours.jackebroomeTripadvisor
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