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Private Merzouga activity

Horse Ride & Overnight in a Desert Camp

Horse Ride & Overnight in a Desert Camp — ride into the dunes at sunset, sleep in a Berber camp under the stars, and ride back at sunrise. The camel trek, reimagined on horseback.

The journey

Horse Ride & Overnight in a Desert Camp overview

Everyone knows the camel trek to a desert camp. But what if you go on horseback instead? It feels different. You sit higher, you move with the animal, and you feel the rhythm of the dunes under you. It is quieter, more personal, and for many riders, much more exciting.

Where

Merzouga → Erg Chebbi camp → Merzouga

Duration

2 days / 1 night

Tour type

Private ride with your own horseman

Level

Beginners welcome

Why you’ll love it

Tour highlights

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Private ride to and from the camp with a horseman

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1 night in a desert camp (standard or luxury tent)

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Dinner and breakfast

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Music by the fire

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Sandboard at the camp

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Safe storage for your luggage

Day by day

Day-by-day itinerary

Every ride is private, with your own horseman. Times change with the season and the light.

Part 01

2 days / 1 night

Ride into the dunes at sunset

In the late afternoon, you meet your horseman at the stables. You leave your big luggage in a safe place and take only a small bag for the night. Then you ride into Erg Chebbi. The sun is low, the sand is warm, and the dunes shine in gold and red. After about one hour and a half you see the camp: a circle of tents in a quiet valley between the dunes.

The camp team welcomes you with mint tea. While your horse rests, you can climb a dune, try sandboarding, or just sit and listen to the silence. Dinner is a big tagine, soup and fruit, and after dinner the drums come out by the fire. Later, walk a few steps away from the light. The Milky Way is right above you.

Where

Merzouga → Erg Chebbi camp → Merzouga

Level

Beginners welcome

Price

Private quote on request

Part 02

The highlight

Night in camp and sunrise ride

Before sunrise, your horseman wakes you up. You climb a dune to watch the first light, eat a simple breakfast and ride back to Merzouga in the cool, clean morning air.

Your horseman takes you back at a calm pace, and we can drop you at your hotel or camp in Merzouga. Ask us to combine this ride with any of our private desert tours.

Where

Merzouga → Erg Chebbi camp → Merzouga

Level

Beginners welcome

Price

Private quote on request

The details

What’s included

Included in your journey

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Private ride to and from the camp with a horseman

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1 night in a desert camp (standard or luxury tent)

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Dinner and breakfast

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Music by the fire

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Sandboard at the camp

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Safe storage for your luggage

Not included

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Drinks and extra snacks

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Tips for your horseman

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Personal expenses

Start your journey

Request your dates

Tell us when you would like to travel. We’ll reply with availability, your private quote and all the details you need.

From

Private quote on request

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Do I need riding experience?

Beginners are welcome on the short rides and the overnight ride. Your horseman walks next to you or uses a lead rope. For the half-day and full-day rides, some experience helps.

Is the ride private?

Yes. Every ride is private. Only you and your group ride with your own horseman.

What should I wear?

Long trousers, closed shoes, sunglasses and a scarf for the wind and sand. We give you a helmet.

When is the best time?

October to May is the most comfortable. In summer we ride only early in the morning or near sunset.