About
Merzouga
The dunes are accessible on camel back from the town, around 60-90 minutes away, and offer desert camps for a night to remember.
The Erg Chebbi offer visitors the chance to see large sand dunes (the largest dunes). After a night in a desert camp you can return to the Kasbah hotel on the edge of the dunes for a shower.
Merzouga is on the south east edge of Morocco, almost due east from Marrakech (about 9 hours? drive), accessible by picturesque routes from either Fez (about 7 hrs) or Skoura/Ouarzazate (about 4-5 hrs).
Occasional sandstorms can bring travel to a halt. In autumn, at the time of date harvest, flies can be a problem.
Behave sensibly to avoid sunstroke - the only well-equipped hospital in the desert is in Ouarzazate.
Merzouga enjoys a hot desert climate. The yearly average maximum temperature in Merzouga is 28°C (ranging from 17°C in January to 41°C in July)
Location
Merzouga is a small Moroccan town in the Sahara Desert, near the Algerian border. It’s known as a gateway to Erg Chebbi, a huge expanse of sand dunes north of town. West of Merzouga, Dayet Srji is a seasonal salt lake that’s often dry in summer. When full, it attracts a wide range of migratory and desert birds, including desert warblers, Egyptian nightjars and, occasionally, flamingos.
Look for a fossil in the Erfoud fossil beds.
Listen to Gnawa musicians and swirl to desert rhythms.
Visit Merzouga to enjoy mint tea in the Sahara while watching the world go by.
For spices and saffron, go to Rissani's Souk and Apothecary.
Erg Chebbi camel treks overnight to sleep under the stars
Take a stroll around the palm grove gardens, where crops are cultivated.
Visit the seasonal lakes, where you might see flamingos in the spring.
Desert safaris in 4x4 vehicles to explore the Erg Chebbi sand dunes
Sandboarding in the sand dunes
Itinerary Inspiration featuring Merzouga
09 Medinas, Gorges & Desert
10 Marrakech, Desert & Fez
13 Grand Tour of Morocco
17 Ancient Cities, Desert & Mountains
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