🐫🌅 Camel Trekking in the Sahara: A Magical Desert Adventure

#summervacay **📍 *Why Ride a Camel in the Sahara?*** Gliding across **golden dunes** on a camel is a bucket-list Moroccan experience. Whether it’s a **sunset ride** over Erg Chebbi’s towering dunes or a **multi-day nomad-style trek**, the Sahara’s silence and starry skies are unforgettable. --- ### **🗓️ Best Itinerary Options** #### **1. Sunset Camel Ride (Merzouga/Erg Chebbi)** - **4:00 PM**: Arrive in **Merzouga**, sip mint tea at a desert camp. - **5:30 PM**: **Mount your camel** (wear loose pants!) for a 1-2h ride. - **6:30 PM**: **Sunset stop** atop a dune—photos & sandboarding! - **8:00 PM**: Return to camp for **Berber drums and tagine dinner**. #### **2. Overnight Desert Camp** - Ride 1.5h to a **luxe nomad camp** (blankets, private tents). - **Stargaze** by the fire (Sahara skies are unreal!). - **Sunrise camel ride** back to town. #### **3. 2-Day Zagora Trek (Erg Chigaga)** - **Day 1**: Ride 3h to a **remote camp** (fewer tourists). - **Day 2**: Sunrise walk with **blue-robed Tuareg guides**. --- ### **📌 Top Spots for Camel Treks:** ✅ **Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)**: Best dunes (up to 150m tall!). ✅ **Zagora (Erg Chigaga)**: Wilder, longer rides. ✅ **M’Hamid**: Gateway to the **deep desert**. --- ### **💡 Pro Tips:** - **Dress**: **Scarf + sunglasses** (sand!), **closed-toe shoes**. - **Tipping**: ~50-100 MAD per person (guides + camels). - **Book Ahead**: Reputable camps like **Luxury Desert Camp Merzouga**. **"The Sahara isn’t just sand—it’s a sea of silence and stars."** Ready to saddle up? 🌵✨