Key Features
- Tour Name: Overnight Camel Trek in Merzouga
- Duration: 1 Night
- Starting Point: Near the sand dunes
- Ending Point: Return to departure point
- Departure: Daily before sunset
- Availability: Year-round
- Tour Type: Desert Activity
- Difficulty Level: Not suitable for all fitness levels.
Tour Highlights
- Visiting Places: Merzouga, Erg Chebbi.
- Key attractions: Stunning Erg Chebbi Dunes, Camel Trekking Experience, Starry Night Skies, Amazing Sunset and Sunrise.
- General Idea: This overnight camel trek in Merzouga is more than just a journey across the sand; it's an immersive experience that connects you with the tranquility of the desert. It offers a perfect blend of adventure and cultural exploration, providing unique memories. This unforgettable experience will stay with you long after you return to your everyday life.
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Overnight Camel Trekking in Merzouga Desert
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Things to know before starting this desert activity
- Q- Where we'll meet you in Merzouga?
- In case you get Merzouga desert by rental car, we'll meet you in the hotel or riad where we organize our Morocco tours in Merzouga where you'll leave your luggage and car. Besides, if you come by bus, we'll meet you at the bus station in Merzouga and then take you to the hotel or riad where we organize our Morocco tours.
- Q- Is there another way to get to desert camp if I don't like ride camels?
- Yeah, of course! For the travellers, who don't feel comfortable riding camels and want to spend a night in the Sahara desert, we transfer them by 4x4 vehicle to reach the desert camp and they can have the activity of sandboarding and watch the view of sunset and sunrise. You can also choose between camel trekking back to the town of Merzouga or a 4x4 vehicle.
- Q- Is there another activity I can do in the Merzouga desert?
- Of course; Days In Morocco Company recommend to try the activity of ATV Quads biking & Buggies around sand dunes of Merzouga desert.
Overview: Overnight Camel Trek in Merzouga
One of the most popular activities in Morocco is discovering the Sahara Desert dunes on a camel trek over the Erg Chebbi dunes, spending a night in a Berber tent under the stars, and enjoying a performance of traditional Berber drum music by local residents. An overnight camel trek in Merzouga is the best way to experience the desert.
This overnight camel trek in Merzouga allows you to spend one night in a desert camp. Before reaching the desert camp, you will enjoy a camel ride across the golden sand dunes and witness a breathtaking sunset while sandboarding. At night, after a delicious dinner, you can listen to Berber music played by locals under the stars, and you can also dance to the lively tunes. Early the next morning, you will wake up to watch a beautiful sunrise over the amazing Erg Chebbi dunes, where the changing shadows and colors create a magical view over the sea of sand. Afterwards, you will return to the village of Merzouga.
If you visit Morocco and do not experience the Merzouga desert, your trip may feel incomplete. The Merzouga Sahara Desert (Erg Chebbi) is considered one of the best destinations in Morocco and even in the world, thanks to its impressive golden dunes and some of the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises imaginable.
Tour Itinerary: Overnight Camel Trek in Merzouga
Explore the tour itinerary of our overnight camel trek in Merzouga, and please feel free to contact us anytime with questions or for further clarification.
- Camel Trek - Sunset - Night in desert camp - Sunrise - Merzouga Sahara Desert
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Join us on this overnight camel trek in Merzouga and enjoy a night at a desert camp. This overnight camel trekking trip begins in the evening, approximately two and a half hours before sunset. You will ride camels near the sand dunes to witness a marvelous sunset in the heart of the Sahara Desert, and you will also have the opportunity to try sandboarding. Be sure to bring a nice camera, as you will want to capture stunning photos and videos of the amazing Erg Chebbi golden sand dunes and document your desert adventure.
Afterward, you will continue your camel ride to the desert camp where you will spend the night, welcomed with a cup of traditional Moroccan mint tea. A staff member will greet you at the camp and show you to your tent. You will also have free time to explore the nearby dunes on foot and enjoy the striking landscape. Later, a delicious dinner will be provided, followed by a night of Berber music performed by local nomads around a campfire under the stars. If you enjoy dancing, you can even join in before going to your tent for the night.
Do not miss the one-of-a-kind desert sunrise the next morning. After a restful night under a star-studded sky, you will find it easy to wake early and marvel at an incredible sunrise over the uniquely shaped sand mounds. Next, return to your tent for breakfast and a refreshing shower. Then, ride the camels back to the departure point, where a staff member will meet you to drive you to your hotel or riad. Our overnight camel trek in Merzouga ends with your return to Merzouga village.
Driving distance- Approximately 15 kilometers
- 00 hr 20 min (without stops)
Accommodation- Overnight stay at a desert camp
- Breakfast
- Dinner
What's Included: Don't worry, we've got this covered.
Services Included in the price
- Camel ride in the Sahara desert (Camel per person);
- 4x4 transfer to and from the camp (Alternative to Camels);
- Camel Man/Guide;
- Overnight stay at a desert camp (Luxury or Standard);
- 1 Dinner;
- 1 Breakfast;
- Parking for your car;
- Sandboarding (Optional);
- Confirmation at time of booking.
Services NOT Included in the price
- Flight Tickets to/from Morocco;
- Drinks consumed during the tour;
- Personal travel insurance;
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase);
- Tips & Personal expenses;
- All that isn't mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional Info
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required;
- Children's must be accompanied by an adult.
- Camel trekking is not recommended for those with back problems.
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
- Please be sure to bring warm clothing in the winter (no sleeping bags are required), light clothing in the summer, sunscreen, a hat, good walking shoes, a flashlight, and trousers (for the camel trek). Shorts and skirts are not recommended for the camel trek as the saddles can cause skin irritation.
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Related Questions: Overnight Camel Ride in Merzouga
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Many of our trips require us to move our base several times, so we recommend that you pack as lightly as possible. There will not always be someone available to help you carry your bags so you should only bring as much as you can carry on your own.
We suggest that you bring the following items:
Clothing & Equipment
- Season-specific casual clothes (men and women should always dress modestly out of respect for the culture they are visiting- no tank tops, low cut tops, or short shorts. It is not necessary to wear a headscarf.)
- Hiking clothes and shoes (NOTE: They can get quite dirty/dusty).
- Bathing suit.
- A pair of comfortable walking shoes.
- A light jacket/windbreaker (NOTE: It can be very windy in Essaouira).
- A warm jacket (NOTE: It can be quite cold in the High Atlas Mountains from November to March. Please pack appropriately for cold, winter evenings.).
- Power adaptor for 220v, 50 Hz (outlets are two-prong rounded).
- Toiletries.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.
- First-aid kit with lip balm, aspirin, band-aids, cream for sore muscles (e.g. deep heat), Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, any extra prescription drugs you may be taking.
Travel Documents
- Passport (with photocopies).
- Travel insurance (with photocopies).
- Airline tickets (with photocopies).
- Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required.
- Credit and/or debit card and/or cash (MasterCard and Visa are the most commonly used; American Express and Maestro cards are difficult to use in Morocco.)
- This document, printed.
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