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5-Day Desert Hiking Adventure from Merzouga

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Length

5 days

Itinerary

5 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

German, English

Overview

Imagine waking up to total silence, the first rays of sunlight peaking over the sand dunes next to your tent. After a simple breakfast of fresh bread, olives and tea, you will walk through landscapes that most people will never set their eyes on. Sand dunes, dried up river beds and bare mountains showing layers that are millions of years old.

While most tourists come to Merzouga for an overnight stay in one of the many camps behind the dunes, we will take you to locations most people don’t even know exist.

Generally the days look like this:

Start hiking after breakfast, enjoy lunch under a tree, hike some more in the afternoon. Free time to enjoy the sunset in the evenings, discover the surroundings of the respective campsite. Depending on weather conditions there might be a campfire in the evenings to bake fresh bread for dinner/breakfast. You would be helping with setting up camp and also packing up in the morning.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Starting the hike⌄

    Leave Merzouga after breakfast. Hiking today will be mostly in sand, crossing the dunes, lunch in an oasis, set up camp behind the dunes (optional luxury camp)

    Meals: Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Tent

  2. 2Hiking all day⌄

    Today we will hike along a dry river bed, with great views of the dunes all day. Set up camp close to Hassi Begaa

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Tent

  3. 3Explore the mountain⌄

    We will explore the local mountains, climb up for an amazing sunset view, same camp as day 2

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Tent

  4. 4Starting the way back⌄

    Today we will cross Erg Znigui and the hills, visit an abandoned village and old mines. Camp in nomad village behind the dunes

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Tent

  5. 5Back to Merzouga⌄

    On the last day we will cross Erg Chebbi again to return to Merzouga

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

What's included

  • ✓Tents, mattresses, camels for luggage transport, water, tea
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast

Not included

  • ✕Transport to/from Merzouga
  • ✕Visa and insurance
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Sleeping bag

Good to know

Starts: We will meet up outside Dar Tamaright 8:30 am

Ends: We will meet up outside Dar Tamaright 8:30 am

Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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