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Merzouga
Majestic Erg Chebbi dunes and desert camps
4.8(35k reviews)
350 sunny days/year
0.3M visitors/year
About Merzouga
Merzouga is the gateway to the Moroccan Sahara. The Erg Chebbi dunes, reaching 150 meters high, offer a grandiose spectacle at sunrise and sunset. An unforgettable experience.
Best time to visit
March, April, October, November
Summer: 45°C
Winter: 15°C
Must-see attractions
🏞️
Dunes Erg Chebbi
2-3hInclus bivouac
4.9
🏞️
Lever de soleil sur les dunes
2hInclus bivouac
4.9
🎯
Balade à dromadaire
1-2h200-400 MAD
4.7
🎭
Village de Khamlia
1hGratuit
4.4
🏞️
Lac Dayet Srji
1hGratuit
4.2
Experiences to live
🎯
Nuit en bivouac de luxe
NuitFrom 1000 MAD
🎯
Nuit en bivouac standard
NuitFrom 400 MAD
🎯
Quad dans les dunes
2hFrom 500 MAD
🎯
Sandboarding
2hFrom 300 MAD
🎭
Musique Gnaoua à Khamlia
1hFrom 50 MAD
Local gastronomy
Specialties to taste
Méchoui sous le sableTajine berbèrePain traditionnel
Recommended restaurants
- Dans les bivouacs
- Auberge du Sud
- Chez Ali
Accommodation
Budget150-300 MAD (auberge)
Mid-range400-800 MAD (bivouac standard)
Luxury1000-3000+ MAD (bivouac luxe)
Recommended areas
Village MerzougaAux pieds des dunes
Practical tips
✓ Do
- Book camp in advance
- Bring sunscreen
- Leave early for sunrise
✗ Avoid
- Visit in summer (45°C)
- Forget water
- Underestimate distances
