Camel Trekking in Merzouga Desert | Morocco Sahara Adventure

Camel Riding in Merzouga Desert

If you had to choose one special destination that embodies the magic of Morocco, it would almost certainly be the mystical Merzouga Sahara Desert. It evokes images of palm-encircled, refreshing desert oases, vast undulating golden sands, and, of course, the spectacular star-filled sky. If any visitor to Morocco really wants to lose themselves and escape away from it all, there is no more extreme way to do so than to set off across the magnificent Sahara Desert on the back of a camel with your hair wrapped in an indigo turban.

The camel, the desert's original 4x4, is its main attraction. Camels can go without water ten times longer than any other animal and can therefore cross the endless desert for many days without drinking. They are also beasts of burden, and they can carry your water and all the necessary equipment and materials.

A camel ride in the Merzouga Sahara Desert will give you insight into the lifestyle of the camel caravans that once traveled on centuries-old routes, seeking calm oases and springs of water and trading in salt and spices. The salt caravans travelled from near Marrakech to Timbuktu and returned with gold, silver, cloth, spices, and enslaved people. The journey was often perilous, and many did not return. Some of the older nomads can tell stories from their lifetimes of trekking across the dunes to distant lands and back.

Being in the heart of the dunes under a nomadic tent is the best way to appreciate the desert's tranquility and take a moment to enjoy the lifestyle of the nomads of this region.

Our camel trekking packages are fully customizable to fit your desires. Whether you prefer a luxurious desert camp, a shorter trek, or an immersive experience with local nomads, we tailor your Sahara adventure for an unforgettable and authentic journey.