Overview: Overnight Camel Trek in Merzouga – 1 Night Desert Camping
Experience the magic of the Sahara Desert with an unforgettable overnight camel trek starting from Merzouga, the gateway to the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes. After arriving in Merzouga, you’ll have time to relax and enjoy traditional Moroccan hospitality before embarking on your desert adventure.
Summary: overnight camel trek in Merzouga
Begin your adventure in Merzouga village with a late afternoon camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy the peaceful desert atmosphere and watch a stunning sunset over the sand. Arrive at a traditional Berber camp where you’ll have dinner, listen to live music, and spend the night under the stars.
Wake early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast at the camp, ride your camel back to Merzouga village, taking in the morning light and desert views. Once back, you can continue exploring or conclude your Sahara desert experience.
Highlights: overnight camel trek in Merzouga
- Ride a camel across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes
- Witness stunning sunsets and sunrises in the desert
- Try exciting sandboarding down the dunes
- Experience the authentic nomadic lifestyle
- Spend the night under a brilliant starry sky
- Enjoy delicious Berber food and music around the campfire
- Feel the peaceful silence of the Sahara
Full Detailed itinerary: for the overnight camel ride in erg chebbi
Day 1: Merzouga Village – Camel Ride – Sunset – Desert Camp
In the late afternoon, you’ll mount your camel and begin the gentle trek into the golden dunes. As you journey deeper into the desert, you’ll have time to admire the vast and ever-changing sandscape. Along the way, the shifting light creates a magical atmosphere, setting the stage for a breathtaking sunset over the Sahara. Once you arrive at the camp, you’ll be welcomed into a traditional Berber setting with comfortable tents, a warm campfire, and a cozy communal area to unwind. Afterward, dinner is served under the open sky, followed by an evening of live Berber drumming and music, creating a truly unforgettable desert experience beneath the stars.
Day 2: Desert Camp – Sunrise – Camel Ride Back – Merzouga Village
On the next day of your overnight Merzouga camp experience, rise early to witness the sun gently painting the dunes in golden hues a truly magical moment in the silence of the desert. Afterward, enjoy a traditional breakfast at the camp before mounting your camel for the return journey. As you ride back, the soft morning light casts a new perspective on the landscape, offering fantastic opportunities for photos. Upon arrival in Merzouga village, you can either continue your travels or take some time to further explore the surrounding area at your own pace.
Inclusions: 1 night camping in Erg chebbi
- Free park for your car in our guest house
- Camel ride ( 1 each )
- Sunset in middle of dunes
- Desert camp ( Standard or superior )
- Dinner + Breakfast
- Music around camfire
- 4x4 jeep to transfer all your luggage to the tent
- Music around campfire
Exclusions: Morocco overnight camel ride 1 night camping
- Drinks ( available in the camp )
- Other optional activities ( quad or buggy )
- Tipping Your Guide
Overnight camel trek in Merzouga 1 Night camping Gallery
Join our unforgettable overnight camel trek in Merzouga with an expert team. It’s a magical night in the desert under the stars. Ride across the golden dunes at sunset, enjoy traditional Berber music by the fire, and wake up to a stunning desert sunrise. Moreover, you’re able to practice the sandboard for free.
ERG CHEBBI MAP:
Please not that we’re offering an alternative 2 nights camel trek if you would like to spend more time in the sahara Desert.