Erg Chebbi Desert Adventure — Merzouga
An immersive four-day journey into the Erg Chebbi sand sea, combining dune treks, a night with a nomad family, a visit to the fossil town of Erfoud and two nights in desert camps, for the fullest possible Sahara experience from Marrakech.
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights · Difficulty: Moderate · Max altitude: 1,600 m · Distance: 24 km · Group size: 1–10 · From: €640 per person
Highlights
- Multi-day trek deep into Erg Chebbi
- A night with a nomad family
- Fossil town of Erfoud and Rissani souk
- Two nights in desert camps
- Sandboarding and dune sunrises
Itinerary
Day 1 — Marrakech to Dades
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka, visit Aït Ben Haddou and overnight in the Dades valley.
Marrakech → Dades gorge · Drive + walk · 4 km · gain +200 m · Meals: Dinner · Sleep: Kasbah hotel
Day 2 — Todra, Rissani & the dunes
Walk the Todra gorge, visit Rissani souk, then trek into the dunes to camp for sunset.
Dades → Erg Chebbi camp · Walk + camel · 8 km · gain 0 · Meals: All · Sleep: Desert camp
Day 3 — Deeper into the erg
Trek deeper into the sand sea with a camel caravan to spend a night with a nomad family.
Erg Chebbi camp → Nomad camp · 5 hrs walking · 12 km · gain 0 · Meals: All · Sleep: Nomad camp
Day 4 — Sunrise & return
A dawn dune walk, visit to fossil workshops in Erfoud, then the long drive back to Marrakech.
Nomad camp → Marrakech · Walk + drive · 4 km · gain 0 · Meals: Breakfast · Sleep: End
What’s included
- Private vehicle & driver
- Camps & kasbah accommodation
- Camel support
- Meals as listed
- Desert guide
Why choose this trek
With an extra day, this adventure goes beyond the standard dune overnight — deeper into the erg, closer to nomad life and richer in desert culture.
Fitness & preparation
Moderate; several hours of dune walking daily.
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