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Private Celebrations & Group Events in the Desert
Desert camp or private site in Erg Chebbi

Private Celebrations & Group Events in the Desert

From a family reunion to a vow renewal, the dunes make an unforgettable setting. We help you design a private event around your group, timed for the best light and the most comfortable temperatures.

  • approx. 3–5 h (tailored)
  • Half day
  • Desert camp or private site in Erg Chebbi
The experience

About this activity

Each event starts with a conversation: how many guests, what you’re celebrating, and the atmosphere you’d like. We then suggest a camp or private site, a timeline and the elements that fit — sunset drinks of mint tea on a dune, a group dinner, Gnawa or Amazigh music, a fire circle and stargazing.

Decorations, special menus, cakes and live music are arranged on request and subject to availability. Alcohol is not assumed — please ask in advance. Any setup in the dunes respects local rules and the landowner or camp’s permission.

We follow leave-no-trace principles: everything brought in is taken away, and fires are kept to designated areas.

  • Tailored events for groups and families
  • Private dinners, vow renewals and reunions
  • Live local music on request
  • Setups timed for sunset and cooler hours
  • Leave-no-trace approach
How it runs

Typical plan

  1. PlanningWe discuss your group, occasion and wishes, and propose a plan.
  2. Late afternoonGuests arrive by camel or 4x4 at the camp or site.
  3. SunsetGathering on a dune for sunset and photos.
  4. EveningDinner, music and any speeches or ceremonies you plan.
  5. NightFireside time and stargazing; overnight at camp if booked.

Timings shift with the season (sunrise and sunset change by more than two hours across the year).

Inclusions

What’s included

Typically included

  • Event planning support
  • Coordination with camp and suppliers

Not included

  • Accommodation unless booked
  • Alcohol (not assumed)
  • Decorations, cake, music or special menus unless arranged
  • Tips

We confirm these details in your written quote:

  • Venue suitable for your group size
  • Menu and dietary needs
  • Music, decorations and cake (subject to availability)
  • Any permissions required for the site
Safety

Safety, ages & accessibility

Plan around temperatures — evenings are best in warmer months, and nights can be cold in winter. Guests with back problems or who are pregnant should take a 4x4 rather than a camel. Fires are kept to designated areas and managed by staff.

Good to know

  • Contact us early — larger events need more planning time.
  • All extras are on request and subject to availability.
  • Alcohol is not assumed — please ask in advance.
  • We leave no trace in the dunes.

Price & booking

Contact us for a price. Every trip is priced for your dates, group size, tour type and accommodation level. Send us your plan on WhatsApp or by email and we will send you the price. [TO CONFIRM: payment method (e.g. bank transfer), deposit amount and balance deadline]. A booking is confirmed only after we confirm availability and payment arrangements in writing. We never ask for card details on this website.

Questions

FAQs

Can you host a vow renewal?

We can arrange a symbolic ceremony setting in the dunes. Legal marriage formalities are not something we handle.

How far ahead should we plan?

As early as possible, especially for larger groups or peak seasons.

Plan around it

Where it happens & what pairs well

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