Travel guide

Merzouga

Edge of the Sahara dunes

🗓️ Best time: October–April💰 Mid-Range · ~$90/day📍 Morocco

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About Merzouga

A small town at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes — orange sand mountains rising to 150m, camel treks to luxury Berber camps, and stargazing far from any light.

⭐ Things to do in Merzouga

Camel trek into dunesOvernight Berber campSunrise from a dune topSandboarding4x4 desert tourKhamlia village (Gnawa music)Lac Srij flamingos (winter only)Erg Chigaga (further, less crowds)

🍽️ What to eat in Merzouga

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Berber tagineMechoui slow-roasted lambKhobz breadMint tea

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Most arrive on tour from Marrakech or Fes — long drives.

💡 Local tip

Skip 1-night camel tour — 2 nights deeper in the dunes is way better.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe. Ignore aggressive medina hustlers — politely decline & keep walking.

🌙 Nightlife

Berber drum circles around a fire under stars.