Desert night by camel
Sunset caravan, a night in a tent and sunrise over Erg Chebbi
- 1 nightDuration
- SharedWith other travellers
- Meeting pointYour hotel in Merzouga or our starting point in Hassilabied
- 55 € / personDinner and breakfast
The experience everyone dreams of
You leave your big luggage safely behind, take a backpack with the essentials and set off by camel into the heart of the dunes. After an hour in the caravan, at sunset, the camp appears: Berber tents, rugs, lanterns and the smell of tajine on the fire.
In the evening everyone eats together, then drums and singing around the fire, and a sky with more stars than you've ever seen. In the morning you ride back with the sunrise behind you.
- Sunset camel ridean hour through the dunes to the camp
- Berber dinnerharira, tajine and fruit
- Music around the fireBerber drums and songs
- Sunrise on the dunesand back by camel
How it works: Desert night by camel
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Afternoon — Caravan departure
We meet around 5:00 pm (earlier in winter, later in summer). You leave your suitcase at the hotel or in our storage and set off by camel towards the dunes.
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Sunset — Arrival at camp
We stop on a dune to watch the sunset and then go down to the camp. Check-in to your tent and welcome tea.
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Evening — Dinner and music
Dinner with harira soup, salads, tajine and fruit. After dinner, Berber music around the fire and time to look at the stars.
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Morning — Sunrise and return
Wake up at sunrise on the nearest dune, breakfast at camp and back by camel. Arrival at the hotel around 8:30 am, in time for a shower.
What's included
Included
- Camel there and back
- Berber cameleer
- 1 night in a standard desert camp
- Dinner and breakfast
- Water and tea
- Music around the fire
- Luggage storage
Not included
- Drinks other than water and tea
- Transport from cities outside Merzouga
- Supplement for a superior or luxury tent
- Tips
What to bring
- A small backpack for the night
- A warm jacket: desert nights are cool even in summer
- Torch or charged phone
- Wipes and toothbrush
- Sunscreen
Documents, health and safety: check the latest information in the official travel advice for Morocco.
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FAQ
What bathrooms are there at the camp?
The standard camp has shared bathrooms and showers. If you prefer a private bathroom in your tent, choose the superior or luxury camp.
Can I go to the camp by 4x4?
Yes, if you don't want to ride a camel we'll take you to the camp by off-road vehicle.
Is it cold at night?
From November to February, yes, even close to zero: the tents have heavy blankets. In summer the nights are mild.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, children love it. For the little ones the outward journey can be done by 4x4.
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