Merzouga · 1 night
Overnight with a Nomad Family in the Sahara
Share a tent, a meal and a way of life. Spend a night with one of the last nomad families of Erg Chebbi and see how people have lived in the desert for centuries.
- Guide & translator included
- Dinner & breakfast
- Supports the host family
- €65 per person / night
1 night
More nights on request
€65 per person
Per night, meals included
Translator
Your guide translates
Responsible
Part of the price goes to the family
The experience
A rare, authentic encounter
Only a few families still live a nomadic life around Erg Chebbi, moving with their goats and camels in search of grazing. With your guide as translator, you are welcomed into their home – a traditional tent woven from goat and camel hair.
This is not a show. You take part in daily life: help bring the goats back in the evening, collect firewood, bake bread over the fire and drink tea while the family shares stories about life in the desert, the seasons and the changes they have seen.
The night is simple – mattresses and warm blankets in or next to the family tent – but the welcome is warm and unforgettable. Part of the price goes directly to your host family.
- Real family life, not a staged visit
- Your guide translates every conversation
- Respectful and low-impact
Highlights
What makes this night special
Nomad tent
Sleep in or next to a traditional tent of goat and camel hair.
Animals
Help with the goats and camels in the evening.
Bread on the fire
Bake bread with the family in the embers.
Tea ritual
Share mint tea and conversation around the fire.
Desert night
A quiet night far from everything under the stars.
Fair tourism
Your visit directly supports the family.
Your visit
How the night goes
Every family and every season is different – the programme follows the rhythm of nomad life.
- AfternoonMeet your guideMeet in Merzouga and travel by 4×4 or camel to the family.
- ArrivalWelcome teaTea and introductions in the family tent.
- EveningDaily lifeHelp with the animals and prepare dinner together.
- NightDinner & storiesDinner, conversation and stars around the fire.
- SunriseMorning in the desertWake up with the family, breakfast and fresh bread.
- MorningReturnGoodbyes and return to Merzouga.
Price & what’s included
Everything included
Included
- Guide and translator
- Transfer from Merzouga to the family and back
- Overnight in or next to the nomad tent
- Dinner, breakfast, tea and water
- Contribution to the host family
Not included
- Transport to Merzouga
- Soft drinks
- Gifts for the family (optional)
- Tips (optional)
€65
per person / night
Private visit for your group. Families with children are very welcome.
Pay 10% deposit online – the rest on arrival. Or pay in full (+5% taxes/TVA).
Good to know
Practical information
- The location of the family changes with the seasons – we send details after booking
- Facilities are basic: no running water or electricity
- Please dress modestly and ask before taking photos of people
- A small gift (tea, sugar, school supplies) is appreciated but optional
What to bring
- Warm clothes for the night
- Headlamp or torch
- Wet wipes and personal items
- An open mind and a smile
Suitable for
Curious travellers, families and anyone interested in culture. Not suitable if you need private bathrooms – combine it with our luxury camp.
Book online
Book your night with a nomad family
Choose your date and number of people. Pay a 10% deposit (the rest on arrival) or the full amount securely with PayPal or card – you receive your receipt 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.
It is simple: mattresses and warm blankets, no running water. It is an authentic experience, not a hotel.
Yes – children usually love the animals and the open desert.
Yes, landscapes and animals freely; please ask before photographing people.
We work with families we know personally and pay them fairly for every visit.
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