Duration
2 days / 1 night (from Merzouga)
Difficulty
Easy
From
$80
Best Time
October–April
About This Experience
Ride a camel at sunset into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes of the Sahara Desert — the real, 100-meter-tall orange dunes of the movies — to reach a Berber desert camp where you sleep under the most spectacular star sky on earth.
Highlights
1
Camel ride to camp at sunset across the Erg Chebbi dunes2
Private Berber desert camp with genuine hospitality3
Sunset from the top of a 100m orange sand dune4
Star gazing in the Sahara (zero light pollution)5
Sunrise sandboarding before the return rideWhat's Included
Camel trek to and from camp
Night in Berber desert camp (private tent)
Traditional dinner and breakfast
Guide
Berber music around the fire
What to Bring
Light daypack only (camels carry essentials)Warm layer (desert nights are cold year-round)HeadlampCameraSunscreen for dunes
Best Time to Go
October–April. Summer Sahara temperatures exceed 45°C and are dangerous.
Why book with WDC?
Personal advisor handles all logistics
Best local operators, vetted by our team
Flexible rescheduling if plans change
One point of contact for your whole trip