Merzouga Sunset and Sunrise Camel Rides
Sunset & Sunrise Experience in Merzouga Desert
Sunset and sunrise activities in Merzouga desert – Watch the sunset and sunrise in Merzouga from the top of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Private camel ride with a local Berber guide, a must in the Sahara.
Overview:
Experiencing the sunset and sunrise in the Merzouga Desert centers around the towering orange sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Popular activities include camel trekking caravans, sliding down ridges on sandboards, 4x4 desert drives, and overnight stays in traditional or luxury Berber camps featuring local music around a campfire.
Highlights:
Sunset Activities:
Camel Trekking to the Dunes: Ride a camel for 30 to 60 minutes from the village edge into the deep dunes as the sky shifts to deep orange, pink, and purple.
Sandboarding: Climb the high ridges of Erg Chebbi and slide down the sand on a board while watching the light fade.
4x4 Sunset Excursions: Take an off-road Jeep drive if you prefer a faster trip to a high vantage point to watch the sun sink past the horizon.
Evening Camp Life: Arrive at a desert camp for mint tea, a traditional Moroccan dinner, and live Berber drumming under the stars.
Trekking: Enjoy a sunset walking tour with a local guide for approximately two hours in total.
Quad ATV or Buggy: Enjoy an exciting one-hour quad ATV or buggy ride over the sand dunes during sunset.
Sunrise Activities:
Dune-Top Dawn Viewing: Wake up early and walk a short distance from your camp to the crest of a high dune to watch the quiet first light break over the Sahara.
Morning Camel Caravan: Take a peaceful morning camel ride back toward the desert edge as the morning sun turns the sand golden.
Breakfast in the Desert: Return to your camp or a local lodge for a traditional breakfast following the morning views.
Buggy or Quad ATV: Enjoy a one-hour buggy or quad ATV ride in the morning during sunrise.
Jeep Sunrise Tour: Take a one-hour Jeep tour with a local Berber guide to enjoy the sunrise from the dunes.
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Sunset and sunrise activities in Merzouga desert: useful information
With Merzouga Packages, “Sunset and sunrise activities in Merzouga desert” is a private experience run by a local Berber team that lives in Merzouga, at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes. The program adapts to your pace, with pick-up from your hotel or riad, an experienced driver-guide and hand-picked accommodation.
For more ideas, see also these pages: Morocco Tours and FAQ. To learn more about the places you will visit, read the article on Erg Chebbi on Wikipedia.
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