Merzouga Family Desert Trip with Kids
A night in the Sahara is one of the best memories you can give your children. Our Merzouga family desert trip is a 2-day, 1-night stay in the Erg Chebbi dunes, planned around the pace of kids, with a local Berber family who treats every child like their own.
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Why our desert trip is family-friendly
- Short camel ride to camp with a guide beside each camel, or a 4×4 transfer for small children
- Sandboarding on gentle dunes, with boards for kids
- Family tent with proper beds and warm blankets (private bathroom in our luxury camp)
- Simple meals children like, as well as tagine and couscous
- Campfire, Berber drums and a game of finding beetle and fennec tracks
- Flexible timing around naps and early bedtimes
Your 2-day family itinerary
Day 1: Meet us in Merzouga in the afternoon. Mint tea, then a short camel ride (or 4×4) to camp as the sun sets over Erg Chebbi. Sandboarding on a small dune, dinner, campfire and drums under the stars.
Day 2: Wake up for sunrise over the dunes, breakfast at camp, then ride back to Merzouga. Add a quad bike ride for teenagers, or a visit to Khamlia village to hear Gnawa music.
Good to know before you go
- Suitable for all ages, babies and toddlers welcome
- Tell us your children's ages and we plan rides and activities to suit them
- Best season for families: October to April
- Private camel ride and private tent options available
Planning a family trip to the Sahara?
Send us your dates and your children's ages and we will reply with a free, personalised quote.
Contact us for a free quoteFrequently asked questions
Is the Merzouga desert safe for kids?
Yes. Our guides stay with your family the whole time, the camp is private and comfortable, and we keep camel rides short and gentle.
What age can children ride a camel?
Most children from about 3 years old can ride with a parent or with a guide walking alongside. Younger children can travel to camp by 4×4.
What should we pack for children?
Warm layers for the night, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, closed shoes and a small torch.
Can we combine the family trip with other activities?
Yes. Families often add sandboarding, a quad bike ride for teenagers, a Berber cooking class or a visit to Khamlia village.