Sahara Desert — 3 Days to Erg Chebbi
A camel trek and a luxury camp at the heart of the great dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Morocco3 days / 2 nightsEasy
Best time
March – May · Sept – Nov
Currency
MAD
Climate
Semi-arid
Flight
3h30
Language
Arabic & French
Merzouga is the gateway to Erg Chebbi, in the heart of the Moroccan Sahara, in the south-east of the country. Known for its immense golden dunes, the region offers one of the most emblematic desert landscapes in Morocco. Three days and two nights give you time to take the desert in properly, well beyond the pace of a simple excursion.
The trip begins by crossing the landscapes of southern Morocco, before reaching the dunes of Erg Chebbi. At the end of the day, a camel ride takes you gradually into the desert and up onto the crests of the dunes at sunset.
As the light drops, the dunes turn gold, then orange, then deep red. The night continues at an upmarket camp, with comfortable lodge tents and wide windows open onto the desert.
The following day gives more time around Merzouga and the landscapes surrounding Erg Chebbi, before returning to camp for another evening under the stars.
The detailed programme and all the practical information are sent to you when your booking is confirmed.
Highlights
The great dunes of Erg Chebbi
A caravan along the sand crests
Colours from ochre to red
Lodge-tents with picture windows
Sky free of light pollution
What's included
Round-trip transport
Guides and camel handlers
Two nights in an upscale camp
Meals as per the programme
Itinerary
- 1Jour 1
The road to Merzouga
The sand takes over from the road at the last village.
- 2Jour 1
First trek
Setting off in a caravan along the crests, as the light fades.
- 3Jour 1
The camp
Lodge-tents amid the dunes, dinner then a clear sky.
- 4Jour 2
A day in the erg
A longer progression, sand basins and one crest after another.
- 5Jour 3
Return
A last walk at daybreak, then the drive back.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to one week before departure.
Local partner
Globeasy local partnerDésert d'Agafay
Runs the excursion on the ground
Camp and lodge in the stone desert, forty-five minutes from Marrakech.
Reviews
1 verified reviews
Voyageur
Mars 2022
« L'excursion s'est super bien passée, les guides et toutes les personnes du camp étaient d'une incroyable gentillesse. On a pu faire plusieurs sites jusqu'au coucher du soleil, la nourriture au camp était très bonne, super ambiance. Une des meilleures journées de notre voyage, je recommande à 100 %. »
