Sahara Desert
Merzouga
Golden dunes at the edge of the Sahara
Why visit
Merzouga is a small village beside Erg Chebbi, a spectacular sea of dunes that rises up to 150 metres. It is the most accessible place in Morocco to experience the true Sahara.
- Watching the sun set over the dunes from the back of a camel — and waking up early to see it rise again — is one of the most memorable experiences in North Africa.
- Beyond the dunes, the area is rich in culture: Gnaoua musicians in Khamlia, nomadic families, fossil beds and the historic market town of Rissani.
What not to miss
Erg Chebbi dunes
Towering orange dunes that change color throughout the day.
Desert camps
From simple Berber tents to luxury camps with private bathrooms.
Khamlia village
Home to Gnaoua musicians with roots in sub-Saharan Africa.
Stargazing
Virtually no light pollution means extraordinary night skies.
On the map
Merzouga
Tours
Tours including Merzouga
Sahara Desert3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour
- Start
- Marrakech
- Duration
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
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Sahara Desert4-Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
- Start
- Marrakech
- Duration
- 4 Days / 3 Nights
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Sahara Desert3-Day Fez to Sahara Desert Tour
- Start
- Fez
- Duration
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
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Grand Journey7-Day Tangier to Marrakech via Fez & the Sahara
- Start
- Tangier
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
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