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The 15 Best Desert Camps & Stargazing Nights

25 tours  ·  from $12

A desert camp is either a shared tent with a bucket shower or a suite with a plunge pool, at a four-fold difference in price. The 15 below say which, plus what dinner is and how far the camp really is from the road.

Sharm El-Sheikh: Ultimate ATV Quad, Stargazing & BBQ Dinner - What the 45-kilometer quad ride is really like
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Sharm El-Sheikh: Ultimate ATV Quad, Stargazing & BBQ Dinner

1.Ultimate ATV Quad, Stargazing & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,084 reviews · from $35Our pick

Start with hotel pickup, safety briefing, and a 45 km quad or buggy ride through the Sinai Desert. Visit an echo point and Bedouin camp, then enjoy tea, bread, a camel ride, sunset views, BBQ dinner, Tanoura and fire shows, and telescope-led stargazing. Guides include Emad, Bishoy, Sasa, and Zain.

“The day was amazing, everything we could have hoped for, it was a great experience we will never forget! Everyone was super helpful and friendly especially Emad he was the best! We think the only room for improvement really would be that the groups be smaller, and easier to manage and organise especially since there were so many different languages to manage which led to delays and waiting while everyone was briefed and sent to the right places but other than that we thoroughly enjoyed the experience!”

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From Fez: Sahara Desert 2-Day Tour with Merzouga Camp Stay - Midelt lunch and the Ziz Valley
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From Fez: Sahara Desert 2-Day Tour with Merzouga Camp Stay

2.Sahara Desert 2-Day Tour with Merzouga Camp Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,716 reviews · 2 days · from $114

Travel from Fes to Merzouga with hotel pickup, stops in Ifrane, the cedar forests, Midelt, and Erfoud, then ride camels to a desert camp. Expect dinner, music around a fire, sandboarding, sunrise, and a long return drive. Drivers such as Mounir, Imad14, and Tarik are frequently assigned.

“Amazing activity, we really enjoyed the trip to the desert. Campsite and camel tour were great. Special shoutout to our driver Imad14 who made the long ride from Fes to Merzouga and back super comfortabel and fun. He took great care of us, amazing person!”

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Hurghada: Sunset Quad Bike, Camel w/ Opt Stargazing and BBQ - Two Hours Across Sand, Dunes, and Valleys
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Hurghada: Sunset Quad Bike, Camel w/ Opt Stargazing and BBQ

3.Sunset Quad Bike, Camel w/ Opt Stargazing and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,705 reviews · 3 hours · from $14Best value

Ride a quad through Hurghada’s desert with a guide, stop for sunset photos, take a short camel ride, then enjoy BBQ, dance, and optional stargazing. Choose a fast or slower quad group, shared or private transfers, and add a longer camel ride or buggy session. Helmets, safety briefing, and a driving test are included.

“I was terrified of the camel but I done it , casanova was amazing, my fiancé camel simba was being naughty lol the quad biking was brilliant I went with the extra fast group, was brilliant, bbq was nice, very basic but tasty thankyou tariq and all the other guys there 😊”

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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show - Choosing between the five main versions
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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

4.Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,592 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $20

Choose a guided two-hour ride through Hurghada’s desert and along the Red Sea, or add a sunrise breakfast, sunset dinner, show, and stargazing. Guides such as Yusuf, Didi, Mahmoud, and Hassan adjust the pace for beginners and experienced riders. A four-hour private option includes swimming with the horses.

“Lovely morning with Abdul , he came and picked us up in time and took us to a lovely warm fire and herbal tea to get us warm, went on the horses and watch beautiful sunrise , serving fresh homemade breakfast. Abdul is very lovely , funny approachable guy . You will have a great trip .”

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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner - Pickup times and the road to the base
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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner

5.Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,454 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $17

You’ll ride a quad through desert tracks near Hurghada, stop by the Red Sea, take a short camel ride, and choose add-ons such as horse riding, buggy driving, dinner, dancing, and telescope stargazing. English and German guides lead small groups, with shared or private transfers available.

“Great 2 hours quad bike and 2 minutes camel ride. I struggled to keep up so the instructor drive to make it more good experience! was great, take a scarf”

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Makadi Bay: ATV, Sea View, Camel, Stargazing, Dinner & Show - From Makadi Bay hotels to the desert base
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Makadi Bay: ATV, Sea View, Camel, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

6.Makadi Bay: ATV, Sea View, Camel, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,368 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $16

Ride a quad bike for two hours across desert, mountain, and coastal terrain near Makadi Bay, with safety training, photo stops, and a short camel ride. Choose shared or private transfers, sunrise breakfast, a horse combo, or an evening program with dinner, dance shows, and stargazing. Guides speak English and German.

“The activity was an amazing experience. 2 hours on the quads for sunset. camel ride was only sit on and off which suited me. The bbq dinner was beautiful really enjoyed it. id highly recommend this trip and would go back.”

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From Marrakech: 3-Day Desert with luxury camp, camel & meals - Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate: Morocco’s movie-set country
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From Marrakech: 3-Day Desert with luxury camp, camel & meals

7.3-Day Desert with luxury camp, camel & meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 922 reviews

Travel from Marrakech or Ouarzazate across the High Atlas to Merzouga, with stops at Aït Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades, Todra Gorge, and the Valley of Roses. Ride camels into Erg Chebbi, sleep in a standard or luxury Berber tent, and choose return to Marrakech or onward travel to Fez.

“Best experience in my life, really recommend with this agency”

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Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Trip to Merzouga with Luxury Camp - Two hours at Aït Benhaddou
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Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Trip to Merzouga with Luxury Camp

8.3-Day Desert Trip to Merzouga with Luxury Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 887 reviews

Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga with drivers such as Azzedine, Abdul, or Hussein, stopping at Aït Benhaddou, Tinghir Oasis, and Todra Gorge. Ride camels at sunset and sunrise, sleep in a desert camp, and return by minibus through Morocco’s High Atlas scenery. Expect long road hours, basic comforts, and excellent value for a packed three-day route.

“Amhray and Ismail where the best guides we could have for this tour! Such a great and fun experience. Would recommend it to everyone and would definitely repeat again 🫂”

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Marrakech: Agafay Desert Camp Lunch with Camel Ride and Pool - Pickup, transport, and the real length of the day
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Marrakech: Agafay Desert Camp Lunch with Camel Ride and Pool

9.Agafay Desert Camp Lunch with Camel Ride and Pool

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 860 reviews · 4 hours · from $39

Leave Marrakech for the rocky Agafay Desert, where you can ride a camel, eat tagine and couscous, and relax beside a desert camp pool. Guides such as Adil, Rabiaa, Said, and Hassan are praised for friendly service. The trip is sold as four hours, though some departures last five to six and a half hours.

“The food was delicious. From the traditional Moroccan tagines and couscous to fresh salads, every bite felt like genuine local cuisine prepared with care. Tea break and snacks were super nice! Pool time was simply spectacular. A tranquil spot amidst desert surroundings, refreshing and relaxing after the earlier activities. Our driver ( Adil) was really kind — friendly, punctual, and made the journey comfortable from the pick-up through to drop-off. The camel ride and desert camp setting added a sense of adventure and escape from busy Marrakech. This experience delivered on all fronts: food, relaxation, adventure, service. If you’re considering it, 100% go for it — I can’t recommend it…”

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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Camel, Show, Dinner, & Stargazing Trip - Getting from your hotel to the quad base
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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Camel, Show, Dinner, & Stargazing Trip

10.Quad Bike, Camel, Show, Dinner, & Stargazing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 835 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $16

Ride an ATV across Hurghada’s desert with a safety briefing, skill-based groups, Red Sea views, photo stops, and a five-minute camel ride. Choose entry-only, shared pickup, sunrise breakfast, horse riding, or sunset dinner with a show and stargazing. Guides including Monaem and Mohammed Junior may assist, with private upgrades available.

“It was great! Mohammed junior was exceptional, the only downside the quad bike was a bit rushed and one of the guides behaved quite rude, which is not what you want when on holidays! Apart from that everything was great!”

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Hurghada: Star Stargazing Desert Adventure by Jeep & Dinner - The 17-kilometer drive into the desert
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Hurghada: Star Stargazing Desert Adventure by Jeep & Dinner

11.Star Stargazing Desert Adventure by Jeep & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 694 reviews · from $48

Travel 17 km into the desert from Hurghada by off-road Toyota Land Cruiser, then visit an oasis farm, feed animals, ride a camel and horse, watch sunset, and eat dinner by candlelight. Afterward, guides such as Nasser, Arabi, Abu, or Marshmallow explain the constellations and show seasonal targets through a telescope.

“Our guide was very intelligent, the people were very welcoming with wounderful hospitality, all in all a very good adventure”

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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing - Meeting the Camels and Getting Comfortable
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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing

12.Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 634 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $26

Ride a well-trained camel for two hours through Hurghada’s Eastern Desert, sandy valleys, lagoons, and Red Sea viewpoints. Guides such as Ramadan, Hussain, Rashid, and Mohamed help beginners, take photos, and keep the pace calm. Choose entry only, shared transfers, or a sunset program with Egyptian dinner, show, and stargazing.

“Everything was just spot on enjoyed the whole experience”

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3-Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Luxury Camp with Camel - Sandboarding, dinner, and music under the desert sky
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3-Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Luxury Camp with Camel

13.3-Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Luxury Camp with Camel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 601 reviews · from $173Top rated

Travel from Marrakech across the Atlas Mountains to Merzouga on a small-group tour of up to 18 people. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Valley of Roses, Dades and Todra gorges, then ride a camel or take a 4x4 to a Sahara camp. Expect long drives, shared transport, included dinners and breakfasts, and a lively desert evening.

“Very good ,people are nice here ,we will come back again .good camp Sahara we love it, i recommend to all friends”

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Hurghada: Full-Day Quad & Camel Ride, Stargazing, & Dinner - Getting from your hotel to the desert
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Hurghada: Full-Day Quad & Camel Ride, Stargazing, & Dinner

14.Full-Day Quad & Camel Ride, Stargazing, & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 414 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $14

You’ll ride a quad through Hurghada’s desert with a guide, stop for photos, and take a short camel ride. Choose a sunrise breakfast, horse-riding combo, or sunset program with Oriental dinner, Tanura and belly dancing, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Nasr, Nasser, and Muhammad Hasan have earned warm praise for their care.

“Amazing tour and the tour guide nasr was really friendly and made it so fun!”

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Safari 5 in 1 Quads, Camels, Show, Dinner & Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh - Hotel pickup and the quad station
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Safari 5 in 1 Quads, Camels, Show, Dinner & Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh

15.Safari 5 in 1 Quads, Camels, Show, Dinner & Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 387 reviews · from $50

Spend about five hours in the Sinai Desert riding a quad or buggy, taking a short camel ride, eating a BBQ dinner, watching an Oriental show, and viewing stars through telescopes. Hotel pickup, helmets, water, tea, and one soft drink are included. Guides such as Zizo are known for friendly, attentive service.

“I have done quad bike trips in Egypt and other countries in the past, this was the worst one I have done and I would not recommend it. Firstly since the trip my husband and I have both had a bad stomach. The food is cooked in the middle of nowhere, so we did try to be caRead more”

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