Discover the other face of the Sahara on an off-road tour around the Erg Chebbi dunes: the oasis, the seasonal lake, Khamlia and its Gnawa music, nomad families, fossils and the black desert.
About this activity
Half day or full dayMorning or afternoon start
Local driver-guidePrivate 4×4
Pick-up at our campMerzouga
2 to 6 peoplePrivate tour
Highlights
- Listen to Gnawa music in the village of Khamlia
- Visit a nomad family in their tent
- Drive across the black desert, rich in fossils
- See the Merzouga oasis and the seasonal lake with its birds
Choose your option
Half-day 4×4 tourKhamlia, a nomad family and the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
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Full-day 4×4 tourAdd the oasis, the lake, old Berber villages and the black desert.
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The tour starts at your camp. Visit the Merzouga oasis and the seasonal lake, then the village of Khamlia to listen to Gnawa music. Meet a nomad family in their tent and drive across the black desert, known for its fossils, and old Berber villages.
Start in the morning after breakfast, or in the afternoon to finish with the sunset behind the dunes.
Includes
- Private 4×4 with local driver
- Visits to Khamlia and a nomad family
- Merzouga oasis and lake
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Tips
Meeting point
Important information
What to bring
- Sunglasses and sun cream
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
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
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
What will I see on the 4×4 tour?
The Merzouga oasis and seasonal lake, the village of Khamlia with its Gnawa music, a nomad family, old Berber villages and the black desert with its fossils.
Is the tour private?
Yes, only you and your group with your own local driver.
Half day or full day?
Both are possible. The full day lets you visit more places at a relaxed pace.
Is lunch included?
Lunch and drinks are not included. Ask us and we can organise them.
How do I book?
Press "Check availability" and send us your date on WhatsApp.
