Merzouga Desert Camp & Camel Trek

The experience

This is the journey most travelers picture when they think of the Sahara. You set out from the edge of Merzouga on camelback, following the ridges of Erg Chebbi as the afternoon heat softens and the sand shifts from pale yellow to deep amber.

The trek ends at a desert camp where the evening slows right down: tea, conversation, and a sky that fills with stars once the last light fades. The pace and details can be shaped around you, so tell us what kind of night you are hoping for.

Places on this route:Merzouga

1. Afternoon departure

   Meet near Merzouga and set off on camelback into the dunes as the light begins to soften.

2. Sunset in the dunes

   Pause on a high ridge to watch the sun go down over the sand sea.

3. Evening at camp

   Settle into the desert camp for the evening and the night beneath the stars.

4. Desert sunrise

   Wake early for sunrise before making your way back toward Merzouga.

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