About this experience
This experience offers a truly authentic and immersive desert adventure in Merzouga. Travelers ride camels through the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes, participate in setting up a wild bivouac, and enjoy dinner and Moroccan tea under the stars.
Unlike standard tours, this activity provides hands-on involvement, allowing guests to connect with local traditions and the natural environment. The overnight stay in a peaceful, remote area of the desert offers a rare opportunity to experience the Sahara’s tranquility and beauty.
Sunrise over the dunes and the return camel trek complete a full desert experience, combined with access to hotel facilities for comfort. This activity is perfect for those seeking a genuine, off-the-beaten-path adventure in Morocco.
At a glance
- Duration: 20 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 20 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Breakfast at the hotel after returning
- Overnight stay in a wild desert bivouac
- Moroccan tea around the campfire
- Access to hotel facilities (shower, pool)
- Pickup from any hotel or guesthouse in Merzouga
- Camel trek (one camel per person)
- Dinner at the bivouac
Not included
- Personal expenses
Itinerary and highlights
Travelers are picked up in Merzouga in the early afternoon and taken to the departure point. After meeting the camel handler, luggage and camping equipment are loaded onto the camels, and a 45 to 60 minute camel trek leads into the dunes. Upon arrival in a quiet desert area, the bivouac is set up, and travelers can take part in preparing the camp and dinner.
Before sunset, travelers climb a nearby dune to watch the sunset, then return to the camp for Moroccan tea, dinner, and an overnight stay in a wild desert bivouac under the stars. At sunrise, there is free time in the desert before returning by camel. Breakfast is served at a hotel in Merzouga, with access to showers and the pool.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Travelers must provide the name of their accommodation in Merzouga at least one day before the experience. If staying outside the village center or in a desert camp, a nearby meeting point will be arranged. In case of difficult access, pickup will take place at Park Hotel in Merzouga. Communication will be done via phone or WhatsApp to confirm final details.
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Visit Merzouga Morocco
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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