8 nights at Camel Trips Luxury Camp and 7 days of walking 15 to 20 km a day through the dunes and desert around Erg Chebbi with a Berber guide – back to the camp every evening for dinner, a hot shower and a real bed.
About this activity
8 nights · 7 days of trekking15–20 km of walking per day
Local Berber guideKnows every track of the desert
Start and end at our campErg Chebbi dunes
Private or small groupGood walking level needed
Highlights
- Walk 15 to 20 km a day through the dunes of Erg Chebbi and the desert around them
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner included every day
- Discover nomad families, oases, acacia trees and the silence of the Sahara
- Come back every evening to our camp: dinner, hot shower and a real bed
- Sunrises and sunsets from the top of the dunes
Full description
Trekking in the desert is the best way to really discover the Sahara. Every morning after breakfast you leave the camp on foot with your Berber guide and walk 15 to 20 km through the dunes, the flat desert, small oases and the land of the nomad families.
In the late afternoon you come back to Camel Trips Luxury Camp: a hot shower, a Moroccan dinner, Berber music by the fire and a comfortable night in your private tent. The route changes every day, and the guide adapts the distance and the pace to your group.
Includes
- Nights in a private tent with bathroom at our camp
- Dinner and breakfast every day
- Lunch included on every trekking day
- Local Berber trekking guide
- A different route every day
Not included
- Drinks
- Transport to Merzouga
- Tips
Meeting point
Important information
What to bring
- Good walking shoes
- Hat, sunglasses and sun cream
- A small backpack and a water bottle
- A warm layer for the evenings
Good to know
- Times change with the season – we confirm them with you
- In summer we avoid the hottest hours of the day
- Ask us to combine this with a night in our camp
How it works
- Day 1 – Arrival at the campWelcome, dinner and a first night in your tent.
- Day 2 – The great dunes of Erg ChebbiWalk through the highest dunes of Erg Chebbi and climb a dune for the view. 15–20 km.
- Day 3 – Nomad families and the oasisMeet nomad families in their tents and walk to a green oasis. 15–20 km.
- Day 4 – Acacia valleys and the black desertFlat stony desert, acacia trees and wide open views. 15–20 km.
- Day 5 – Khamlia and the desert villagesWalk to the village of Khamlia and its Gnawa music. 15–20 km.
- Day 6 – The seasonal lake and its birdsWalk to the seasonal lake near Merzouga, home to many birds. 15–20 km.
- Day 7 – Sunrise walk on the highest dunesLeave before dawn and watch the sunrise from the highest dunes of Erg Chebbi. 15–20 km.
- Day 8 – A last long walk to the sunset duneA last day in the dunes, with the sunset from a high dune. 15–20 km.
- Day 9 – Breakfast and departureLast sunrise over the dunes, breakfast and goodbye.
Customer reviews
Real reviews from guests who stayed with us.
An amazing desert experience not to be forgotten. Such a luxury experience in the middle of the Sahara: great tents, great service, great food and the view. The sunset camel ride was amazing and the sunrise from the camp was great.
✓ Guest of Camel Trips Luxury CampFour of us stayed in the camp for 2 days. We felt very welcome and safe since the moment we arrived, and our hosts were extremely attentive. We rode camels, tried sandboarding, listened to (and tried to play) Berber music, watched sunrise, sunset and the stars. Very recommended!
✓ Guest of Camel Trips Luxury CampThe staff was so entertaining! We enjoyed riding the camel and experienced the dunes fully, thanks to our guide! We want to go back with our kids and stay longer soon! They made our night fun and memorable!
✓ Guest of Camel Trips Luxury CampWe have spent the night in Camel Trips Luxury Camp and the camp is very good, with private bathroom and shower, and the people are very good. The food is very good and the camel ride is what I liked most on this trip.
✓ Guest of Camel Trips Luxury CampFrequently asked questions
How fit do I need to be?
You should be used to walking several hours a day. Walking on sand is harder than on a path, so the guide adapts the pace and the distance to your group.
Do we sleep in the desert every night?
No – every evening you come back to our camp and sleep in your private tent with bathroom, hot shower and a real bed.
How many kilometres do we walk?
Usually between 15 and 20 km a day. The guide can make the route shorter or longer.
What is the best season for trekking?
From October to April. In summer it is too hot to walk long distances in the desert.
Can we do more or fewer nights?
Yes – we have trekking stays from 3 to 8 nights. Ask us on WhatsApp.
