Merzouga · Erg Chebbi · half day + 1 night
4x4 Jeep Tour, Camel Ride & Desert Camp
Discover the desert beyond the dunes: Berber villages, nomad tents and wide black hamada by 4×4 – then finish at our camp with a camel ride and a night under the stars.
- Afternoon 4x4 tour
- Nomads & Berber villages
- Camel ride and night in camp
Half day + 1 night
Start in the afternoon
From €100
Per person, standard camp
€130 luxury
Per person, luxury camp
Start: Merzouga
13:00–16:00, later in summer
The experience
See the real life of the desert
The dunes of Erg Chebbi are only one part of the Sahara around Merzouga. On this tour your driver takes you by 4×4 to the places most visitors never see: small Berber villages, the tents of nomad families who still live with their goats and camels, and the black stony plains of the hamada.
In the cold months we leave Merzouga between 13:00 and 16:00; in the hot months we start later so you travel in the softer light. The tour ends at our camp, where you take a short camel ride at sunset (or at sunrise, if you prefer) before dinner and a night in the dunes.
- Private 4x4 with a local driver
- Tea with a nomad family
- Sunset or sunrise camel ride
Highlights
What makes this trip special
Nomad families
Share tea in a nomad tent and learn how they live in the desert.
Berber villages
Mud-brick villages, palm gardens and old irrigation channels.
Changing landscapes
Dunes, black hamada and dry lakes in one afternoon.
Camel ride
A short ride at sunset or sunrise – your choice.
Night in the dunes
Dinner, drums and stars at our family-run camp.
Easy start
Park your car with us and leave your big luggage safely.
Your trip
How the trip goes
Start times follow the season: 13:00–16:00 in the cold months, later in the hot months.
- AfternoonMeet us in MerzougaPark your car at our office or hotel and meet your driver.
- AfternoonBerber villagesDrive to traditional villages and palm gardens around Merzouga.
- Late afternoonNomad familyVisit a nomad tent for tea and a chat with the family.
- Before sunsetInto the dunesCross different areas of the desert and arrive at the camp.
- SunsetCamel rideA short camel ride to watch the sunset (or do it at sunrise).
- Evening & morningNight in the campDinner, music and stars, then breakfast before the 4×4 takes you back.
Price & what’s included
4x4 tour, camel ride and one night. Luxury camp: €130 per person.
Included
- Afternoon 4x4 tour with a local driver
- Visits to Berber villages and a nomad family
- Short camel ride at sunset or sunrise
- Night in the standard or luxury camp
- Dinner, breakfast, mint tea and water
- 4x4 transfer back to Merzouga
- Safe parking
Not included
- Transport to Merzouga
- Soft drinks
- Tips (optional)
From €100
per person · Standard camp
Luxury camp: €130 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
- Start times: 13:00–16:00 in the cold months, later in the hot months
- Ask before taking photos of nomad families
- 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
- Camera with charged batteries
- Warm layer for the evening
- A small bag for the night
Suitable for
Travellers who want to understand the desert, not only see it – couples, families and small groups. No fitness needed: most of the trip is by 4×4.
Book online
Book your 4x4, camel & camp trip
Choose your date, the camp 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.
Yes. The car and driver are only for your group, so you can stop for photos whenever you like.
Yes. Tell us in the booking notes – some guests prefer the quiet morning light.
In the hot months we start later in the afternoon to avoid the heat. We confirm the exact time with you.
Yes, families we have known for years. Please respect their privacy and ask before taking photos.
It stays parked at our office or hotel in Merzouga while you are in the desert.
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