Erg Chebbi · Merzouga · Honeymoon
Sahara Desert Honeymoon in Merzouga
Swap the bushveld for the Sahara: begin married life in a private luxury tent among the Erg Chebbi dunes, with a sunset camel ride, a candlelit dinner on the sand and a sky full of stars.
- Private luxury or deluxe A/C tent
- Candle-lit dinner in the dunes
- Sunset & sunrise for two
- Tailor-made by our local team
Romance in the dunes
Why spend your honeymoon in the Sahara?
You may know the Kalahari or the Namib, but the dunes of Erg Chebbi are something else. At our camp there are no roads, no traffic and barely any light at night – just sand, silence and stars. It is the perfect place to unwind after the wedding and enjoy each other’s company.
Flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban to Marrakech or Fes usually connect via a hub such as Dubai, Doha, Istanbul or a European city. From either city we arrange a private driver through the Atlas Mountains to Merzouga, and our family, who have lived here for generations, takes care of everything else: transfer, a beautifully prepared tent, a private dinner and small surprises.
- Private tent with ensuite bathroom and hot shower
- Honeymoon decoration with flowers, candles and lanterns
- A romantic dinner on a dune or in a secluded corner of the camp
- Optional deluxe tent with air-conditioning for the warm months
What we can prepare
Honeymoon extras in the desert
Honeymoon tent
Rose petals, candles, Berber carpets and fresh towels waiting in your tent.
Private dinner
A candle-lit tagine dinner for two on the sand, away from other guests.
Sunset camel ride
Ride side by side into the dunes and watch the sand turn red and gold.
Stargazing
Lie on a blanket under the Milky Way with mint tea and a guide who knows the stars.
Celebration cake
Order a cake or a special dessert to mark your first trip as a married couple.
Photo session
Ask for a local photographer for sunset or sunrise portraits in the dunes.
A day to remember
A typical honeymoon programme
Most couples arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon. After a mint tea in the village, you ride to the camp on camels as the sun goes down, or take a short 4×4 transfer if you prefer. Your decorated tent is ready when you arrive.
In the evening we serve a private candle-lit dinner – soup, salads, a slow-cooked tagine and fresh fruit – followed by Berber drums around the fire, or simply a quiet night under the stars if you prefer. In the morning, climb the dune behind the camp to watch the sunrise before breakfast.
- Afternoon: arrival in Merzouga and welcome tea
- Sunset: camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Evening: private dinner, music and stargazing
- Morning: sunrise on the dunes and breakfast
- Optional second day: 4×4 trip to nomads, Khamlia and desert lakes, or a quad ride
Choose your comfort
Luxury tent or deluxe tent with air-conditioning?
Our luxury tents have a real double bed, quality linen and a private bathroom with hot shower and toilet. They are the most popular choice for honeymoon couples from October to May, when the desert nights are cool and the days are pleasant.
From June to September the days in Merzouga can be very hot. For these months we recommend our deluxe tents with air-conditioning, so you can rest in the afternoon and sleep comfortably. Ask us for availability and the current price when you send your dates.
Make it longer
Ideas for a longer honeymoon in Morocco
Many couples combine the desert with a few nights in Marrakech or Fes and a private drive through the Atlas Mountains, the Dades Gorges and the Todra Gorge. We can organise a private driver for the whole trip, so you travel at your own pace and stop wherever you like.
- 2 nights in the desert to enjoy the camp without rushing
- A private desert tour from Marrakech or Fes
- A slow morning with breakfast on the dunes
- A visit to a Berber family and a cooking class
Good to know
Practical information
- Best months: October to May; deluxe A/C tents recommended from June to September
- Tell us your wedding date – we like to prepare a small surprise
- Vegetarian, vegan, halaal and other special diets are no problem
- The camp is about 20 minutes from Merzouga village by 4x4 and about 1.5 hours by camel
- Free parking for your car in the village, or we arrange a private driver
- Price on request – it depends on your dates, tent and extras
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. We set up a table on the sand or in a quiet corner of the camp, with candles and lanterns, and serve your dinner privately.
Yes. Luxury and deluxe tents have their own bathroom with hot shower, sink and toilet inside the tent.
In July and August days can reach 40 °C or more – hotter than a Highveld summer and very dry. In those months we recommend a deluxe tent with air-conditioning and activities early in the morning and at sunset.
Yes. We can plan a private tour with a driver from Marrakech or Fes, with riads, the Atlas Mountains, gorges and the desert.
Send us your dates and wishes through the enquiry form. We reply with a tailor-made proposal and price, usually within a few hours – and with only a small time difference, that is during your day too.
Very little – South Africa is usually only one or two hours ahead of Morocco, so there is no real jet lag to spoil your honeymoon. Please check visa requirements with the Moroccan embassy before you travel.
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