Destinations: Merzouga · Duration: 3 days · Difficulty: Moderate · Group size: Up to 8
This safari revives the romance of the old caravan routes, but with a level of comfort the salt traders never knew. Over three days you ride by camel deeper into the Erg Chebbi sea of sand, spending each night at a different exclusive camp so the landscape constantly changes around you.
A private chef travels with the caravan, transforming desert evenings into candlelit feasts of tagine, grilled meats and fresh salads paired with Moroccan wines. Between rides there is time to walk the ridgelines, sandboard the slopes and lie back beneath a sky thick with stars.
This 3 days journey is led by licensed local guides who grew up in Sahara, giving you privileged access to a Saharan village beside Erg Chebbi, home to Amazigh and Gnaoua musical traditions alongside honest, unhurried travel. Every detail — comfortable private transport, hand-picked accommodation and authentic meals — is arranged so you can simply relax and take it in.
It is perfect for first-time desert dreamers, couples and families who want a genuine, well-run experience rather than a rushed coach tour. Small groups, transparent pricing and flexible planning mean the trip flexes around you.
Meet your caravan at midday, ride two hours to the first luxury camp and a sunset over the ridges, followed by a gourmet dinner.
A longer morning ride through towering dunes to a second camp; afternoon sandboarding and a candlelit feast with Berber music.
Dawn ride back across the sands with breakfast on a dune before returning to Merzouga.
Rides range from about one to three hours per stage, with breaks; you can also walk sections if you prefer.
It takes a little getting used to, but the pace is gentle and cushions are provided; most guests love it.
Genuinely gourmet — a private chef prepares multi-course dinners of tagines, grills and salads, with wine available.
Yes, your main bags travel by 4x4 while you ride with a light daypack.
Yes, no riding experience is needed; guides support you throughout.
Return transfers to Merzouga. Roads are a mix of smooth national highways and short off-road desert pistes near the dunes, and we build in regular photo and comfort stops so the journey is part of the experience. Exact drive times depend on your route and pace and are confirmed with your booking.
You stay in 5★ luxury / boutique riad. Rooms are private with en-suite bathrooms unless noted. Upgrades to higher-category riads, hotels or luxury camps are available — just ask when booking.
Day 1: breakfast not included, lunch included, dinner included; Day 2: breakfast included, lunch included, dinner included; Day 3: breakfast included, lunch flexible, dinner not included. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options are available on request — tell us your needs when booking. All meat served is halal.
Desert nights are cool to cold, especially October–March, so bring a warm layer. The camp provides thick blankets, comfortable beds in private tents and en-suite bathrooms with hot water — it is glamping, not roughing it.
Family-friendly from age 5; car seats available on request We can adapt the pace, provide car seats and suggest the most family-friendly options — just let us know your group when booking.
Cancellations made more than 30 days before departure receive a full refund of the balance paid. Between 30 and 14 days, 50% is refundable. Within 14 days the deposit is non-refundable. We recommend comprehensive travel insurance, and we always try to reschedule free of charge for genuine emergencies. Exact terms are confirmed with your booking.
October–April for comfortable desert days; spring and autumn are ideal. Warm sunny days and cold, star-filled nights; summer midday heat can exceed 40°C. Spring and autumn are the busiest and most beautiful; book early for these months. Summer is quieter inland due to heat, winter quieter on the coast.
From $1625
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