Sunset & camel ride in Merzouga

Sahara Sunset Camel Trek: An Unforgettable Erg Chebbi Experience

Go on a magical sunset camel trek .It departs around 5:30 PM, as the desert prepares for its most enchanting hour. Mount your gentle camel. This creature is perfectly adapted to this ancient landscape. Begin a serene 30-minute journey. Sway gently with your camel’s rhythmic gait. Your experienced cameleer will guide you across the soft sands, heading towards the magnificent, towering dunes of Erg Chebbi. Feel the vastness of the Sahara unfold around you. It’s a timeless panorama of golden waves under an ever-changing sky.

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Upon reaching the heart of the dunes, you’ll dismount. Walk a short distance (approximately 80 meters) to the foot of Erg Chebbi’s highest peaks. Here, you have a choice. For an unparalleled panoramic vista, take a brief 10-minute climb to the summit. This will reward you with a breathtaking 360-degree view over the endless, undulating sea of sand. From this vantage point, the world feels vast and beautifully silent.

Alternatively, find a comfortable spot at the dune’s base, perhaps near your resting camel. Simply soak in the spectacle. Watch in awe as the sun begins its slow descent. It paints the sky and the sculpted dunes in fiery hues of orange, red, deep purple, and soft gold. Witness how the shifting light transforms the landscape. It casts long, dramatic shadows and highlights the desert’s subtle textures.

Before the sun fully dips below the horizon, or as part of your tranquil return, your journey includes an insightful stop. You’ll visit a traditional oasis garden. Here, you’ll discover the ingenuity of the ancient desert irrigation system (often a “khettara” or canal system). Witness how precious water brings life to this arid environment. Learn about the local cultivation that sustains desert communities.

✓ go on an unforgettable camel trek across Erg Chebbi’s majestic, golden dunes.
✓ Be mesmerized as a breathtaking sunset paints the vast Sahara in fiery colors.
✓ Feel the exhilarating thrill of sandboarding down the soft desert slopes.
✓ An ideal escape for romantic couples or an adventurous, fun-filled family outing.