Night in a Traditional Nomad Camp
A simple and authentic night in the dunes, the way the nomads have always lived: wool tents, mattresses on carpets, dinner by the fire and a sky full of stars.
Not everyone looks for luxury in the desert. Our nomad camp is for travellers who want the Sahara as it is: a few tents of goat and camel wool, thick mattresses on Berber carpets, a shared toilet tent and a fire in the middle. It is quieter, closer to the sand and a little more adventurous.
You arrive by camel at sunset, share a dinner of tajine and bread baked in the hot sand, and spend the evening by the fire listening to songs and stories of our families. The night is cool and the silence is complete. After the sunrise and breakfast, the caravan takes you back to Merzouga.
Highlights
- Authentic tents of goat and camel wool
- Bread baked in the hot sand
- Songs and stories by the fire
- Complete silence of the deep dunes
- Sunset and sunrise camel ride
Included
- Camel ride with cameleer
- Night in our desert camp (private tent with bathroom)
- Moroccan dinner
- Breakfast
- Berber music by the fire
- Luggage storage or transfer to the camp
Not included
- Soft drinks
- Tips
Good to know
Bring a small bag for the night, a warm layer and a torch. Big luggage stays safely with us. Vegetarian and other diets are welcome: tell us when you book.
No payment is needed to book: you pay on arrival in cash (dirhams or euros). Free changes if the weather is not good.
Questions
What are the tents like?
Private tents of Berber wool with a double or twin bed, good mattresses and warm blankets, a private bathroom with hot shower and toilet, lights and plugs. Family tents sleep up to four.
What should I bring for the night?
A small bag with a warm layer, a torch or your phone light, your toiletries and medicines. Big luggage stays with us or in your vehicle.
Is it cold at night in the desert?
From November to February nights can drop close to 0 °C, but the tents are closed and the beds have thick blankets. In summer the nights are warm and pleasant.
What do we eat in the camp?
Moroccan home cooking: harira or vegetable soup, salads, a tajine of chicken, lamb or vegetables, fruit and mint tea; breakfast with bread, pancakes, jam, eggs and coffee. Vegetarian and other diets on request.
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