Sahara · Full day
One Night in Erg Chebbi
Camel ride into the dunes, luxury camp, sunrise climb
Duration
Full day
Group size
2–10 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French, Spanish
From / person
$380
Overview
Camel ride to a luxury camp on the high dunes, gnaoua music around the fire, sunrise climb.
The classic Merzouga overnight, done right. Meet your camel team at the dune edge in the late afternoon, ride 90 minutes into Erg Chebbi to a permanent luxury camp with real beds and en-suite bathrooms, dinner under the stars with gnaoua musicians, sunrise dune climb the next morning.
Trip highlights
- 90-minute camel ride into Erg Chebbi
- Permanent luxury camp with en-suite tents
- Berber dinner with gnaoua musicians
- Sunrise dune climb (180m high)
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Merzouga → Merzouga
- 1
16:00 · Camel meeting point
Edge of Erg ChebbiMeet your camel team at the dune edge in late afternoon.
- 2
17:30 · Ride into the dunes
Erg Chebbi90-minute camel ride to the camp.
- 3
19:00 · Camp arrival & sunset
Luxury Sahara campSettle into your tent, sunset over the dunes.
- 4
20:30 · Berber dinner & music
Camp dining tentThree-course tagine, gnaoua music around the fire.
- 5
06:30 · Sunrise dune climb
Erg ChebbiClimb the 180m dune behind camp for sunrise.
- 6
09:00 · Return ride
Camel back to MerzougaCamel ride back, drop-off in Merzouga village.
Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 1 destination.
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The route
Map of One Night in Erg Chebbi
2 stops across Sahara. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Merzouga village
Pickup
- 2
Erg Chebbi camp
Overnight
What's included
- Camel ride round-trip
- Permanent luxury camp with private bathroom
- Three-course Berber dinner with music
- Berber breakfast in camp
Not included
- Transport to/from Merzouga (we arrange separately)
- Tips for camp staff
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Warm layer for the night
- Sandals + closed shoes
- Headlamp
- Camera
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
Is "One Night in Erg Chebbi" private or a group tour?
100% private. Just you and the people you book with — your own driver, vehicle and pace from start to finish. We never pool travellers.
Can I change the dates or itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary is a starting point. Add a day, swap a riad, change the start city — we'll re-quote in 24 hours and lock the price in writing before any deposit.
How fit do I need to be?
Easy. Light walking on medina cobblestones, plus optional activities you can opt in or out of on the day.
When should I book?
For high season (Oct–Apr) and any trip involving the Sahara or hot-air balloon, book 8–12 weeks ahead. Last-minute (under 14 days) is usually still possible with a phone call.