Frequently asked questions

Merzouga is a village in south-east Morocco, in the Drâa-Tafilalet region near the Algerian border. It sits on the western edge of Erg Chebbi, Morocco's best-known field of sand dunes. See our Merzouga guide.

The best camp depends on what matters to you: a private bathroom, air conditioning, a remote location, a family tent or a lower budget. Compare camps by facilities in our camp directory — every facility is stated as included, extra, unavailable or to be confirmed.

It depends on the camp, the tent and the inclusions. Every package on Merzouga.camp shows a complete price — what it covers and whether it is per person, per tent or per group. When a price depends on dates or occupancy it is marked as indicative and confirmed in writing.

Most overnight packages include dinner and breakfast, but always check: each package lists dinner, breakfast, the transfer and the camel ride individually. Read what is included in a Merzouga desert camp experience.

From Merzouga or Hassi Labied by 4x4, by camel, or a combination of both. Your package states the meeting point and transfer method, and we confirm both before your stay.

In some camps, yes. Air conditioning may be included, available for an extra charge, or not available, and it may only run in certain months. We list it separately from heating for every camp. See Are desert camps in Merzouga air-conditioned?

Typically a return transfer, a tent with a private bathroom, dinner and breakfast, and often a camel ride. The exact inclusions differ between camps, so each luxury package lists them — together with anything not included.

A small overnight bag, warm layers for the evening, a scarf or hat, sunglasses, sun cream, a torch and any medication. See our packing list for a night in the Sahara.

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most comfortable. Winter days are pleasant but nights are cold; summer days are very hot. Read our guide to the best time to visit the Sahara.

No. Your message is a request. We check availability with the camp and reply with a written confirmation of the price, inclusions and meeting point. Nothing is booked or charged automatically.

Often, yes. Use our camp request form and we will contact the camp, check availability and send you a quotation. We cannot guarantee that every camp can be booked through us.

Cancellation conditions depend on the camp and are stated in your written confirmation before you pay anything. See our cancellation information.

Many are. Look for camps marked family-friendly and for family packages with family tents and shorter camel rides. Tell us the children's ages and we will suggest suitable options.