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A camel caravan led by a guide across the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset

Drâa-Tafilalet

Merzouga

Where the Erg Chebbi dunes rise from the desert floor.

Getting to know Merzouga

Merzouga sits at the edge of Erg Chebbi, a sea of dunes that glows orange, gold and rose depending on the hour. It is the heart of our desert experiences and the place we know best.

Here, the day is shaped by light. Mornings are crisp and clear, afternoons slow and warm, and evenings belong to the stars. Camel treks, desert camps, 4×4 excursions, sandboarding and nomadic culture all begin from here.

Highlights

What makes Merzouga special

  • Erg Chebbi dunes

    Some of Morocco’s most striking sand dunes.

  • Desert nights

    Camp under a sky full of stars.

  • Adventure

    4×4 excursions and sandboarding on the slopes.

  • Nomadic culture

    Learn about life and hospitality in the desert.

Ways to experience it

  • Camel trekking
  • Desert camps
  • 4×4 excursions
  • Sandboarding
  • Nomadic culture

Experiences

Journeys that include Merzouga

  • A camel caravan crossing the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in late afternoon lightOvernight

    Merzouga · Erg Chebbi

    Sahara Desert Adventures

    Merzouga Desert Camp & Camel Trek

    Ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes as the light turns gold, then spend the night at a desert camp beneath an open sky.

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  • An off-road vehicle crossing the open desert near the Erg Chebbi dunesDay experience

    Merzouga · Erg Chebbi

    Sahara Desert Adventures

    Sahara Desert 4×4 Discovery

    Explore the wider landscapes around Erg Chebbi by 4×4, from rocky plains to quiet desert villages.

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  • A traveler sandboarding down a steep orange dune in MerzougaDay experience

    Merzouga · Erg Chebbi

    Sahara Desert Adventures

    Merzouga Sandboarding Adventure

    Climb the soft slopes of Erg Chebbi and glide back down — a playful way to experience the dunes.

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A camel caravan led by a guide across the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset

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