The desert road drive is amazing; you will witness the landscape changing repeatedly till the first dunes appear in the distance, and the closer you come, the more alive you will feel. There are numerous ways to get here, so you will need to choose the one that works best for you.
The walk can be as long or short as you like, although the majority of visitors choose to arrive at the camp by camel. The trip from the Ideal Desert Camp Office to the camp takes about two hours, but if that is too lengthy for you, we can change the start and finish times to cut that down to thirty minutes or, if you would rather, one hour. If you make a direct reservation with us, this is covered by your price.
You would need to be prepared to leave by 4 or 5 p.m., at least two hours before sunset, depending on the season.
At an additional cost of €25 per camel, we can also drive you all the way to the camp, where you can then go on a camel trek.
Camel Trek: 1h magical sunset arrival (advance booking)
✔ Last Fuel Stop: Rissani (45km before camp)
✔ Parking: Secure lot in Merzouga village (free for guests)
✔ Landmarks: Look for our signature crimson flag at the camp entrance
Scenic Route: N9 via Tizi n’Tichka Pass → Tinghir → Rissani
Direct Route: N13 → Midelt → Errachidia → Merzouga