Merzouga · Ouzina · 3 days / 2 nights
3 Days around Merzouga: Nomads, Ouzina Mountains & Wild Desert
Leave the crowds behind: camels into Erg Chebbi, a full off-road day with nomads and Berber villages, and a night in a small local hotel near the quiet dunes of Ouzina.
- Camel trek to the camp
- Off-road day with nomads
- Night near the Ouzina dunes
3 days / 2 nights
Start in the afternoon
€350
Per person, all inclusive
Private
Only you and your group
Start: Merzouga
Afternoon meeting
The experience
The wild side of the Moroccan Sahara
South-west of Merzouga the desert becomes wide, quiet and empty. This trip starts the classic way – by camel into Erg Chebbi for a night in the dunes – and then goes where few tourists travel.
On day two your driver takes you off-road around the Merzouga desert: nomad families, Berber villages, black hamada and dry lakes. In the evening you reach Ouzina, a small oasis village at the foot of its own dunes and low mountains, and sleep in a local hotel near the sand. After breakfast on day three you drive back to Merzouga.
- Camel trek, 4x4 off-road and two different desert nights
- Private trip with a local driver-guide
- Breakfast and dinner every day
Highlights
Highlights of the three days
Camel trek
Ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset and a night in camp.
Nomad families
Stop for tea with families who still live from their herds.
Berber villages
Mud-brick villages, palm gardens and local life.
Ouzina dunes
Smaller, quieter dunes with hardly any other visitors.
Off-road driving
Desert tracks, dry lakes and wide stony plains.
Local hospitality
A simple, friendly family hotel close to the dunes.
Your trip
Day by day
A private trip – we adapt the route and the stops to your group.
- Day 1 · afternoonCamels into Erg ChebbiMeet us in Merzouga, park your car and ride a camel into the dunes.
- Day 1 · nightNight in the desertSunset from a dune, dinner and a night in our desert camp.
- Day 2 · morningOff-road day4×4 tracks around the Merzouga desert, nomads and Berber villages.
- Day 2 · afternoonTowards OuzinaBlack hamada, dry lakes and the low mountains of Ouzina.
- Day 2 · eveningNight in OuzinaDinner and night in a local hotel near the Ouzina dunes.
- Day 3 · morningBack to MerzougaBreakfast, a last walk in the dunes and the drive back to Merzouga.
Price & what’s included
Three days with camel trek, 4x4 off-road and two nights.
Included
- Camel trek and night in our desert camp
- Private 4x4 with driver-guide for days 2 and 3
- Night in a local hotel near the Ouzina dunes
- Two dinners and two breakfasts
- Visits to nomad families and Berber villages
- Mint tea and drinking water
- Safe parking
Not included
- Lunches
- Soft drinks
- Tips (optional)
€350
per person
Pay 15% deposit online – the rest on arrival. Or pay in full (+5% taxes/TVA). Free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival.
Good to know
Practical information
- Meeting point: our office or hotel in Merzouga, where you can park your car – the exact location is sent with your booking confirmation
- Lunches are taken in local restaurants on the way (not included)
- The hotel in Ouzina is simple and family-run
- Online booking closes 6 hours before arrival – contact us for last-minute trips
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival
What to bring
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and a scarf
- Comfortable clothes and closed shoes
- Warm layers for the evenings
- A small bag for two nights
Suitable for
Travellers who want the quiet, authentic side of the Sahara – couples, friends, families and photographers. A good choice if you have already seen Erg Chebbi.
Book online
Book your 3-day desert trip
Choose your start date and the number of adults and kids. Pay a 15% deposit (the rest on arrival) or the full amount securely with PayPal or card – your receipt arrives by email right away.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your answer? Message us on WhatsApp at +212 673 555 408 – we usually reply within a few hours.
Ouzina is a small oasis village south-west of Merzouga, at the edge of its own dunes, about two hours away on desert tracks.
Yes. The car, driver and guide are only for your group.
A simple local hotel with private rooms, run by a friendly family close to the dunes.
Bring only a small bag. Big luggage stays with your car in Merzouga.
Yes – for example in Zagora. Ask us for our off-road routes to Zagora and M’hamid.
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