Merzouga camel ride

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This Merzouga desert tour starts in the morning. You leave from Merzouga towards the golden dunes. On foot or on the back of camels, you advance in Erg Chebbi. You gradually discover the landscapes of the Sahara revealing in front of you… Enjoy the calm and silence of the desert.

Merzouga camel ride day tour: the Sahara at the pace of the caravan

In the morning, you walk about 2 hours to 2.30 hours in the desert of Merzouga. You are accompanied by a local guide and the camel’s caravan. This camel excursion in Merzouga takes you visit the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes and rocky plateaus (hamadas). Going further into the desert, you discover the impressive landscapes of Erg Chebbi.

Around noon, you stop at an Oasis for lunch. Enjoy a picnic in the middle of the desert to spend a pleasant time away from it all… This is undoubtedly one of the highlights of this Merzouga camel tour.

After this break, you continue your hike in the Sahara. The caravan advances in the desert in the footsteps of camels. You can go on camels to enjoy more this Merzouga excursion.

Finally, this full day Merzouga camel tour ends in the afternoon.

Merzouga desert camp night stay

The Erg Chebbi camel trip can also include a night in a Merzouga desert camp. The experience in a Merzouga desert camp is perfect to spend a night in the Moroccan desert. It is undoubtedly one of the most original experiences you can have during your stay in Morocco.

Traditional music playing by Nomads around a campfire under the starry sky add so much charm to the night in the Moroccan desert.

Luxury camp in Merzouga
Moreover, those who prefer to have more comfort for the night in the Morocco desert, can opt for a luxury camp in Erg Chebbi.

Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga for a camel excursion?

Merzouga is an ideal place for a day Sahara camel trip. For longer hikes, the starting point will rather be M’hamid.