Camel-trekking in the Sahara: exotic & magical
Camel-trekking in the Sahara Desert is one of the most popular things to do in Morocco – for good reason! To experience the silence & beauty of seemingly endless dunes from the back of a camel is an exotic & magical activity most of us can only dream about.
That’s why almost all of our Morocco tours include at least some camel-trekking in the Sahara.
Camel-trekking into the seemingly endless dunes of the Moroccan Sahara is an exotic, magical experience.
Short camel trek or a full day or more?
How much camel-trekking do you want to do? Do you want just a short camel trek or a full day or more exploring the Sahara by camel? At Wild Desert of Morocco, you choose & we’ll make it happen.
The most popular choice is 1 night in the desert with a sunset camel trek. Take a short (2-3 hour) camel trek into the dunes of Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, African drumming, and a night in a luxury desert camp.
Want more time in the desert but prefer to explore in comfort on day 2? Check out our tours featuring 2 nights in the desert with a sunset camel trek + a day exploring by 4×4.
Want more camel-trekking? Check out our tours featuring 2 nights in the desert with a full day of camel-trekking, with or without a sunset camel trek.
Still other tours feature 2 or more days in the Sahara, with multiple camel treks.
No matter which one you choose, camel-trekking in the Sahara is an amazing, unforgettable experience. We highly recommend this popular activity!
From sunset camel treks to those lasting a full day or more, camel-trekking in the Sahara is an amazing unforgettable experience.
All the tours below feature camel-trekking in the Sahara. But they also feature other exciting destinations & activities all over Morocco. There’s so much to see & do in Morocco!
1 night in the desert: Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi
The following tours feature 1 night in the Sahara with a sunset camel trek in the magnificent dunes of Erg Chebbi. Watch the sands change colour as the sun moves across the sky.
Tours from Marrakesh with sunset camel treks in Erg Chebbi
Desert tours from Fes with camel-trekking in Erg Chebbi
Tours from the Atlantic Coast with sunset camel-trekking in Erg Chebbi
Sunset camel-trekking in Erg Chebbi from Tangier
Tours from Marrakesh with sunset camel treks in Erg Chebbi
4 tours, ranging from 3 to 6 days. Remember, we can modify any itinerary to suit your needs & wishes!
"Green Valleys, Golden Sands" – 3 day Sahara Tour – Marrakesh to Fes – Travel through Dades & the Valley of the Roses, go camel-trekking in the dunes of Erg Chebbi in the Sahara Desert, explore Kasbahs Ait Ben Haddou & Amridil, visit a local souk, & more…
"Monkey Toes & Camel Humps" – 3 day Marrakesh desert tour – Cross the High Atlas Mountains, explore Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, spend the night at Dades Gorge, go camel-trekking at sunset in the Sahara, & more…
"Winding Roads & Camel Tracks" – 4 day desert tour from Marrakesh – See stunning natural scenery, explore 3 exotic Kasbahs, camel-trek at sunset in the big dunes of Erg Chebbi in the Sahara Desert, tour a Moroccan film studio, & more…
"Rock the Kasbahs" – 6 day Morocco itinerary from Marrakesh – 2 nights in Marrakesh (with guided medina tour plus free time), 4 historic Kasbahs (Ait Ben Haddou, Amridil, Telouet, Taourirt), sunset camel trek in the Sahara, & more…
Desert tours from Fes with sunset camel-trekking in Erg Chebbi
We have two 3-day trips to the desert from Fes – one returns to Fes while the other continues on to end in Marrakesh.
And if you’re really short of time and don’t mind the long drives, we can take you from Fes to the desert and back for an overnight desert adventure in just 2 days.
"Mountains & Merzouga" – 3 day desert tour from Fes – Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains to the Sahara. Go camel-trekking at sunset in the big dunes of Erg Chebbi, visit a local souk & stay in scenic Todra Gorge. Return to Fes via the High Atlas Mountains.
"Detour to the Desert" – 3 day Fes to Marrakesh desert tour – Travel to the Sahara for a night in the desert with camel-trekking & more. Visit a local souk, Dades Gorge, a film studio, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou & cross the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in Marrakesh.
"Nomad for a Night" – Overnight desert tour from Fes – Travel over the Middle Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert. Go camel-trekking in the big dunes of Erg Chebbi, then enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner & African drumming. Sleep in tents in a desert camp. And more!
Tours from the Atlantic Coast with sunset camel-trekking in Erg Chebbi
Yes, you can travel to the Sahara Desert for a camel-trekking adventure all the way from the Atlantic Coast in as little as 4 days! Start from Rabat, Casablanca, or Agadir.
"Historic Sites, Saharan Sights" – 7 day Morocco Tour from Rabat to Marrakesh – 1 week Morocco itinerary – See "Historic Sites" in 3 Imperial Cities (Rabat, Fes, & Marrakesh) and 2 Kasbahs (Ait Ben Haddou & Telouet). See "Saharan Sights" during a sunset camel trek in the dunes of Erg Chebbi and a night in desert tents surrounded by sand & sky. And more!
"Culture & Camels" – 5 days from Casablanca to Marrakesh – Visit top attractions in Casablanca & Rabat. Tour the Fes medina & famous tanneries. Go camel-trekking in the dunes of the Sahara. Explore Kasbahs Ait Ben Haddou & Telouet. Final night in Marrakesh.
"Camels, Carpets & Kasbahs" – 6 days from Agadir to Marrakesh tour – Go camel-trekking at sunset in the Saharan dunes, explore Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, tour the Marrakesh medina, spend time relaxing in Paradise Valley on the way back to Agadir, see artisans weaving Berber carpets, & more…
"Saffron & Sahara" – 4 day Agadir Desert Tour – Camel-trek in the Sahara, visit Taliouine, Morocco’s “Saffron Capital”, explore the historic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, & more…
Sunset camel-trekking in Erg Chebbi from Tangier
From the northern tip of Morocco to the desert and on to Marrakesh in just 4 days.
"Cities & Sands" – 4 day tour from Tangier to Marrakesh – See the Blue City of Chefchaouen & the Imperial City of Fes. Camel-trek in the dunes of Erg Chebbi in the Sahara Desert. Explore kasbahs, visit Dades & Todra Gorges, experience a local souk & more…
2 nights in the desert: sunset camel trek + exploring by 4×4
Want to spend more time in the Sahara but with just a short camel-trekking experience? The following tours include a sunset camel trek followed by a day exploring the desert from the comfort of a 4×4 vehicle. Most of our tours feature the massive dunes of Erg Chebbi, but you can also explore the more remote dunes of the south Sahara’s Erg Chigaga.
Sunset camel trek + 4×4 at Erg Chebbi
These 6 tours take you exploring in & around Erg Chebbi – the highest dunes in North Africa!
"Cool Kasbahs, Hot Sands" – 4 day tour from Marrakesh – Visit the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Kasbah Amridil, explore the Sahara Desert for 2 days by camel & 4×4, meet desert nomads, enjoy live Gnawa music, visit a local souk, & more…
"Sounds of the Sahara" – 4 day Sahara tour from Fes to Marrakesh – 2 nights in the Sahara, with camel-trekking, live African music, tea with Berber nomads, & more. Visit a local souk, Todra & Dades Gorges, 2 historic Kasbahs & a Moroccan film studio on your way to Marrakesh.
"Shifting Sands & Mud Bricks" – 5 day tour from Fes to Marrakesh- 2 nights in the Sahara Desert, with camel-trekking, tea with Berber nomads & more. Overnight stays in Valley of the Roses & historic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Also includes a film studio tour, a trip to a local souk, and travel through the Middle & High Atlas Mountains. Enjoy Marrakesh on your final night.
"Walled Cities & Wide-Open Spaces" – 7 days Fes to Marrakesh – Includes guided tours of the Fes & Marrakesh medinas, camel-trekking in the Sahara, tea with Berber nomads, live African music, a visit to a local souk, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, & more…
"Mountains, Medinas & Nomad Tents" – 8 day Morocco itinerary from Tangier to Marrakesh – Spend 2 days in the Sahara (with camel-trekking, African music & more), visit 3 Imperial Cities (Meknes, Fes & Marrakesh) plus Chefchaouen (Blue City), tour Roman ruins at Volubilis, explore Kasbahs, & more
"Tangier Triangle" – 2 week Imperial Cities Sahara Atlantic tour from Tangier – Includes all 4 Imperial Cities, 2 nights in the Sahara Desert with camel-trekking, live Gnawa music & more, and cities along Morocco's Atlantic Coast, including Casablanca & Essaouira. Also includes Chefchaouen (Blue City), Roman ruins at Volubilis, a film studio tour in Ouarzazate, and 3 Kasbahs, including a stay in the famous Ait Ben Haddou
Sunset camel trek + 4×4 at Erg Chigaga
Explore the dune sea of Erg Chigaga in Morocco’s South Sahara – much smaller dunes, but a larger and more remote area than Erg Chebbi.
"South Sahara Sampler" – 3 day tour from Marrakesh – Explore Erg Chigaga by both camel & 4×4, visit 3 exotic Kasbahs, see pottery & carpet artisans at work in Southern Morocco, enjoy traditional Moroccan meals & more…
2 nights in the Sahara: full day of camel-trekking (with or without a sunset camel trek)
Spend 2 nights in the Sahara Desert, with a full day of camel-trekking on the second day. You can choose to add a sunset camel trek on the first night . Or, if you prefer, you can skip the sunset camel trek and just relax on the first night at the desert hotel or camp.
Full day camel trek PLUS a sunset camel trek
The following 3 tours feature 2 nights in the Sahara. Enjoy the magic of a sunset camel trek on your first night, then spend the entire next day camel-trekking in Erg Chebbi.
"Cities, Souks & the Silent Sahara" – 8 day tour from Marrakesh – Explore Morocco's Blue City, Chefchaouen, plus Casablanca, Rabat, Volubilis & Fes. Spend 2 amazing days in the Sahara with camel-trekking. Visit exotic Kasbahs & more…
"Imperial Cities & Majestic Dunes" – 10 day Morocco itinerary from Casablanca – Travel from the Atlantic Coast to the Sahara Desert & back. Visit Morocco's 4 Imperial Cities (Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Marrakesh) and enjoy an amazng 2 day camel-trekking adventure in the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Also explore Kasbahs (including Ait Ben Haddou), Roman ruins at Volubilis & more.
"Best of Morocco" – 2 week tour from Casablanca – Visit Casablanca plus Morocco's 4 Imperial Cities (Rabat, Meknes, Fes & Marrakesh). Go on a camel-trekking adventure in the Sahara Desert. Visit Asilah & Chefchaouen (Blue City) in the north, and Agadir & Essaouira on the southern Atlantic Coast. Travel through the Rif & Atlas Mountains. Explore Roman ruins & kasbahs, visit a local souk, tour a film studio & more…
Full day of camel-trekking (no sunset trek)
These 2 tours from the Atlantic Coast to the desert feature a full day of camel-trekking, but skip the sunset camel trek.
"Big Mountains, Big Dunes" – 4 day High Atlas Sahara Desert tour from Casablanca to Fes – Spend 1 night in Imilchil in the High Atlas Mountains. Then spend 2 nights in the Sahara Desert, with a full day of camel-trekking. Finish by crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains to Fes.
"Craggy Mountains & Camel Paths" – 4 days Rabat to Fes desert tour – Travel into the High Atlas Mountains to spend the night in the Berber village of Imilchil. Then spend 2 incredible nights in the Sahara Desert, including a full day of camel-trekking. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains to end in Fes.
2 or more days in the Sahara: multiple camel treks
Whether you just want more than one short camel trek or you want to spend several days travelling at the slow pace of a camel caravan, Wild Desert of Morocco has a camel-trekking adventure for you!
Multiple short camel treks
Enjoy short camel treks in both Erg Chebbi & Erg Lihoudi, then travel off-road by 4×4 through the South Sahara to Erg Chigaga.
"3 Ergs, 2 Camels & a 4×4" – 6 days Marrakesh to Sahara – Cross the High Atlas Mountains to explore the Moroccan Sahara. Go camel-trekking in Ergs Chebbi & Lahoudi & off-roading by 4×4 in Erg Chigaga. Also explore Kasbahs, visit a souk, tour a film studio & more.
Multiple full days of camel-trekking: Sahara Camel-trekking Tours
Want to spend day after day exploring the Sahara by camel? We also offer desert-only multi-day Sahara Camel-trekking Tours featuring multiple days of camel-trekking, desert camping & time with a Berber nomad family.
These tours don’t include transport to and from the desert, but they can be extended to include transport or built into a longer tour.
Tell us what you want to see & do in your camel-trekking adventure.
Together we’ll make it happen!
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