4 Days Hiking in Merzouga Desert
Walk the Dunes of Erg Chebbi · Night in an Oasis · Wild Camp under the Stars · Night with Nomads · Black Desert
Overview
Discover the Sahara step by step on our 4 days hiking in Merzouga desert. With a local guide and a small camel caravan carrying the bags, food and water, you walk across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and out into the wide stony plains of the black desert.
Every night is different: the first in a green oasis among the palms, the second in a wild desert camp with small tents set up wherever we stop, far from everything, and the third as guests of a Berber nomad family in their tent.
It is a real desert trek, simple and authentic, for travellers who want to feel the silence and the space of the Sahara on foot.
- 🗓Duration: 3 nights / 4 days
- 🥾Walking: about 4–5 hours a day
- 📍Start and end: Merzouga
- 🐪Camels carry bags, food and water
- ⛺Nights: oasis, wild camp, nomad tent
- 🍲Meals: full board during the trek
- 👥Level: moderate
- €Price: depends on group size
Highlights of the 4 Days Hiking in Merzouga
- Walking across the Golden Dunes of Erg Chebbi
- A Night in a Green Oasis in the Middle of the Sand
- A Wild Camp with Small Tents, Set Up Far from Everything
- A Night as Guests of a Berber Nomad Family
- Crossing the Wide Stony Plains of the Black Desert
- Sunsets, Sunrises and Some of the Darkest Night Skies in Morocco
Why Hike the Sahara?
- Feel every step: on foot you notice the textures of the sand, the tracks of animals and the changing light.
- Total freedom: with small mobile tents, we sleep where the place is most beautiful.
- Different landscapes: dunes, oasis gardens and the black stony desert in a single trek.
- Real encounters: sharing a night and a meal with a nomad family is something you never forget.
4 Days Hiking in Merzouga Desert: Itinerary
Check out the program below. The route and walking times can change with the weather, the season and where the nomads have set up their tents.
Day 1: Merzouga → Hike through the Dunes → Night in the Oasis
We meet in Merzouga in the morning, load the bags on the camels and start walking into Erg Chebbi. The first hours are an introduction to the dunes: learning to walk on the soft crests, stopping in the shade for tea and lunch, and climbing a high dune for the view. In the late afternoon, palm trees appear between the sand and you reach the oasis, where you spend the night by the gardens after dinner around the fire.
Day 2: Oasis → Deep into the Dunes → Wild Camp under the Stars
After breakfast you leave the oasis and walk deeper into the dunes, where there are no roads and no camps, only sand in every direction. At midday we rest in the shade for lunch and a nap. In the afternoon your guide chooses a beautiful spot between the dunes and the team sets up small tents. Dinner is cooked on the fire, and with no lights for kilometres, the night sky is simply amazing.
Day 3: Out of the Dunes → Black Desert → Night with a Nomad Family
The morning walk takes you out of the sand onto the black desert, a wide plain covered in dark stones, with acacia trees and the mountains on the horizon. It is a completely different world from the dunes. In the afternoon you reach the tent of a Berber nomad family. They welcome you with mint tea and you spend the evening with them: helping with the animals, watching the bread baked in the sand and sharing dinner on the carpets of the tent.
Day 4: Sunrise with the Nomads → Hike Back to Merzouga
Wake up with the family’s animals, have breakfast in the tent and say goodbye to your hosts. The last walk follows the edge of the dunes back to Merzouga, where you arrive around midday, tired, happy and full of memories. If you prefer, the last part can be done by 4×4.
Included & Not Included
Included
- Local hiking guide for 4 days
- Camels and cameleer to carry bags, food and water
- 1 night in the oasis
- 1 night in a wild camp with small tents
- 1 night with a Berber nomad family
- All meals during the trek, mint tea and water
- Mattresses and blankets
- Safe storage for your luggage in Merzouga
Not Included
- Transport to Merzouga
- Sleeping bag (recommended in winter)
- Bottled and soft drinks
- Tips for the guide, cameleer and family
- Travel insurance
4 Days Hiking in Merzouga Desert: Gallery
Price
| Trek | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days hiking in Merzouga desert | 3 nights / 4 days | Depends on the number of people |
Send us a message on WhatsApp with the number of people and your dates to get your price.
Booking
Ready to walk the Sahara? Book your 4 days hiking in Merzouga desert today.
WhatsApp: +212 620 628 083
Before You Go
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes or light boots; gaiters help keep the sand out.
- Bring a small day pack with water, sun cream, sunglasses and a hat or scarf.
- Pack warm clothes and a sleeping bag for the nights, especially from November to March.
- Take a torch, a power bank and personal toiletries.
- The best months for hiking are October to April; in summer it is too hot.
- Keep some cash for tips.
FAQ
How fit do I need to be?
A normal fitness level is enough. Walking on sand is slower and more tiring than on a path, so we go at an easy pace with regular breaks. If you get tired, you can ride a camel for a while.
Do I carry my own bag?
No. The camels carry the bags, tents, food and water. You only carry a small day pack.
What is the wild camp like?
Small tents that the team sets up wherever we stop, with mattresses and blankets. It is simple, with no bathroom, but the setting among the dunes is unforgettable.
When is the best time for hiking in Merzouga?
From October to April, when days are pleasant for walking. In winter, nights are cold, so bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag.
How much does the 4 days hiking in Merzouga cost?
The price depends on the number of people. Send us a message on WhatsApp at +212 620 628 083 with your group size and dates to receive your price.
A Trek Made for You
This trek is fully customizable: you can modify it as you prefer, make it shorter or longer, change the nights or add camel riding days.
Contact us by email or WhatsApp to get more information.