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3-Day Camel Trekking in Erg Chebbi

3-Day Camel Trekking in Erg Chebbi

Deep desert trek · nomad families · two nights in simple bivouacs

⏱ 3 days☾ 2 nights⚑ From Merzouga⚐ To Merzouga✦ Private tour

Overview

For travellers who want the real silence of the Sahara: three days walking and riding with camels across Erg Chebbi, far from the busy camps, sleeping in simple nomad-style bivouacs.

Duration3 days
StartsMerzouga
EndsMerzouga
TypePrivate

Highlights

  • Walk and ride with a camel guide
  • Visit a nomad family
  • Lunch in the shade of the dunes
  • Two nights far from the crowds

Itinerary

D1

Day 1 · Merzouga – first bivouac

Afternoon departure with your camels and camel guide. About 2–3 hours of trekking to the first bivouac, dinner and stars.

Meals: DinnerNight: Nomad bivouac
D2

Day 2 · Across Erg Chebbi

A full day in the dunes, walking or riding at your pace, with a long lunch break in the shade and tea with a nomad family. Second bivouac in a quiet corner of the erg.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinnerNight: Nomad bivouac
D3

Day 3 · Back to Merzouga

Sunrise, breakfast and trek back to Merzouga by late morning.

Meals: Breakfast

Route map

Tour map

Your route

Erg ChebbiMerzouga
SAHARAMerzouga · Erg Chebbi01N100 km
  1. 01Merzouga

Off-road in the dunes – the route is indicative. Open in Google Maps ↗

Where you sleep

Night 1Nomad bivouacafter day 1
Night 2Nomad bivouacafter day 2

What's included

Included

  • Camels and camel guide
  • Simple bivouac tents with mattresses and blankets
  • All meals during the trek
  • Drinking water

Not included

  • Transport to Merzouga
  • Tips

Make it yours

Photos

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What to bring

  • A small backpack for the night in the desert (big luggage stays in the car)
  • Sunglasses, sun cream and a hat or scarf
  • Comfortable shoes and light, long clothes
  • A warm layer for the evening – nights are cold from November to March
  • Cash for drinks, lunches and tips
  • Your passport (hotels and camps ask for it)

Good to know

  • Bivouacs are simple: shared toilet, no shower.
  • Best from October to April.
  • Private tour: dates and timing adapted to you.
  • Cancellation conditions are confirmed with your quote.

Questions about this tour

Do I need to be fit for the camel trek?

A normal level of fitness is enough. You can ride or walk next to the camels as you like, and the pace is slow.

Is there a toilet and shower?

The bivouacs are simple: there is a basic toilet but no shower. It is part of the nomad experience.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in Merzouga – we pick you up at your hotel, riad or meeting point – and ends in Merzouga.

Is this tour private?

Yes. Only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and English-speaking driver. We never mix groups.

Can I customise this itinerary?

Absolutely. Add nights, change the start or end city, upgrade the hotels or the tent, or add activities – just tell us what you would like.

How do I book and pay?

Send us your dates by WhatsApp or email. We reply within 24 hours with the final itinerary and price, and explain the payment conditions in your quote.

What is the best time for this tour?

October to April is the most pleasant season. In summer the tour runs too, with camel rides in the late afternoon and early morning to avoid the heat.

Another question?

Ask us on WhatsApp – we answer within 24 hours.

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