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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: MAD
- Languages: Arabic, Berber (Tamazight), French, English
- Climate: Desert
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Population: Approximately 1,500 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is spring or autumn to avoid extreme temperatures.
- Visa Requirements Visitors to Merzouga generally follow Morocco's visa policies. Citizens from the EU, UK, and US can enter Morocco visa-free for stays up to 90 days. Many other nationalities may require a visa obtained prior to arrival. Morocco also offers e-visa options for certain countries. Visa on arrival is not commonly available. Travelers should have a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and sufficient funds.
About Merzouga
Merzouga is a small village located on the edge of the vast Erg Chebbi dunes in southeastern Morocco. It is renowned for its stunning golden sand dunes that rise dramatically from the desert floor, offering one of the most iconic Sahara Desert experiences. The village serves as a gateway for tourists seeking adventure and tranquility in the desert, with opportunities to ride camels, camp under starry skies, and explore Berber culture. Unlike busier tourist spots, Merzouga offers an authentic and peaceful atmosphere where visitors can disconnect from modern life. The dramatic sunrise and sunset over the dunes create unforgettable landscapes, making it a favorite destination for photographers and nature lovers. The village also provides a base for excursions to nearby oases, palm groves, and traditional markets. Merzouga’s unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and adventure activities makes it a compelling destination for travelers looking to experience the magic of the Sahara.
Top Attractions
1. Erg Chebbi Dunes – The towering sand dunes are the main attraction, perfect for camel rides, sandboarding, and watching spectacular sunrises and sunsets. 2. Khamlia Village – Known as the “Village of the Blacks,” famous for its Gnawa music and cultural heritage. 3. Merzouga Lake – A seasonal saltwater lake that attracts migratory birds, ideal for birdwatching. 4. Dayet Srji – A nearby salt lake offering scenic views and a chance to see flamingos during certain seasons. 5. Desert Camps – Traditional Berber camps where visitors can experience local hospitality, music, and cuisine under the stars.
Popular Activities
Visitors to Merzouga can enjoy camel trekking across the dunes, 4x4 desert safaris, sandboarding, and quad biking. Cultural experiences include visiting local Berber villages, attending Gnawa music performances, and exploring traditional markets. Overnight stays in desert camps offer authentic meals and storytelling around campfires. Stargazing is exceptional due to minimal light pollution. Hiking and photography are popular for nature enthusiasts.
Merzouga Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Morocco Sahara
- Duration Range: Visitors to Merzouga can enjoy camel trekking across the dunes, 4x4 desert safaris, sandboarding, and quad biking. Cultural experiences include visiting local Berber villages, attending Gnawa music performances, and exploring traditional markets. Overnight stays in desert camps offer authentic meals and storytelling around campfires. Stargazing is exceptional due to minimal light pollution. Hiking and photography are popular for nature enthusiasts.
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is spring or autumn to avoid extreme temperatures. Pack light, breathable clothing for daytime and warm layers for cold desert nights. Respect local customs, dress modestly, and ask permission before photographing people. Carry sufficient water and sunscreen. Cash is preferred as card payments are limited. Safety is generally good, but travelers should stay with guides when exploring remote areas.
Average Tour Price: $65
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $200
205 Available Tour Excursions in Merzouga
Join our quad bike excursions in the Merzouga Erg Chebbi dunes! The activity will start upon your arrival. We will welcome you to our office, and then our guides will teach you how to operate the automatic bikes—easy to drive, so no experience is required, and you don’t need a driving license for this activity. You will embark on an adventure to explore the Erg Chebbi desert,
Price: $45.39
Duration: 1 hours
Morocco Desert tour is a 3 days exploring the real Sahara of Morocco and enjoying a daly life of nomads
Price: $680.00
Duration: 72 hours
Join our quad bike excursions in the Merzouga Erg Chebbi dunes! The activity will start upon your arrival. We will welcome you to our office, and then our guides will teach you how to operate the automatic bikes—easy to drive, so no experience is required, and you don’t need a driving license for this activity. You will embark on an adventure to explore the Erg Chebbi desert,
Price: $45.39
Duration: 48 hours
What makes this tour unique with a tour guide is the perfect combination of thrilling adventure and rich cultural insight. As you ride your quad bike across the majestic dunes of Merzouga, your experienced guide ensures your safety while leading you along the most scenic and exciting routes. More than just a guide, they share stories about the desert, local traditions, and Berber culture, turning the ride into a deeper, more meaningful experience. With their local knowledge, you’ll visit hidden spots in the dunes, ideal for photos and sandboarding. This personal touch, along with the guide’s expertise and hospitality, transforms a fun desert activity into an unforgettable, immersive journey through the heart of the Sahara.
Price: $58.19
Duration: 1 hours
Join our quad bike excursions in the Merzouga Erg Chebbi dunes! The activity will start upon your arrival. We will welcome you to our office, and then our guides will teach you how to operate the automatic bikes—easy to drive, so no experience is required, and you don’t need a driving license for this activity. You will embark on an adventure to explore the Erg Chebbi desert,
Price: $39.57
Duration: 1 hours
A Merzouga 4×4 tour is the best idea to discover everything interesting about the Merzouga desert & Erg Chebbi dunes, you will visit the village of Khamlia to listen to Gnaoua music, discover the lead mines, and Nomad families living in Berber-style tents. The transport will be with a private 4WD vehicle.
Price: $40.73
Duration: 3 hours
Making Your Choice When deciding between our Affordable Luxury Camp and our Luxury Camp, consider your budget, desired level of comfort, and the experiences you wish to enjoy. Check pictures. AFFORDABLE LUXURY CAMP Experience the Magic of the Sahara in Comfort: Nestled in the golden sands of Merzouga, our Affordable Luxury Camp offers you the perfect blend of comfort and adventure without breaking the bank. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the Sahara Desert while enjoying spacious, tastefully decorated tents equipped with comfortable bedding and essential amenities. LUXURY CAMP Unparalleled Elegance Amidst the Dunes: Elevate your desert experience at our Luxury Camp, where sophistication meets the rugged beauty of the Sahara. Each lavish tent is designed with exquisite furnishings and elegant decor, providing a serene oasis amid the stunning backdrop of towering sand dunes. Enjoy top-tier amenities, including plush bedding, en-suite bathrooms, and private sitting area.
Price: $60.52
Duration: 48 hours
You will arrive at the meeting point. We will start our adventures and we will cross the desert for around an hour by camel and watch the sunset, play sandboarding, dance around a campfire and watch the sky. We will spend the night in a traditional tent with comfortable beds and a private shower and bathroom, enjoy the spectacular sunrise and then go back to the meeting point by camel.
Price: $81.46
Duration: 48 hours
Adrenaline and Desert Views Ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes, pausing to take some epic pictures of the vast desert landscape. Afterward, enjoy sandboarding down a towering dune for a rush of excitement before completing your hour-long adventure. Our guides will take you to the best places that worth drive in and to visit .
Price: $75.64
Duration: 1 hours
An overnight stay in the Merzouga Desert with camel trekking offers a unique blend of adventure, tranquility, and cultural immersion. Riders traverse the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes on camels, experiencing the vast, golden landscapes that shift with the light. The serene environment, combined with the traditional Berber hospitality at desert camps, provides a magical starlit sky and the chance to savor authentic Moroccan cuisine and music. This combination of picturesque views, historical travel methods, and cultural experiences makes it a truly memorable and immersive adventure.
Price: $64.01
Duration: 48 hours
WhatsApp us for any questions +212 666 341 603 Overnight camping in desert Morocco & Camel trekking activity is the most attractive Morocco camel Trips adventures & Sahara desert activities that will give you the chance to spend a 1-night stay in a nomadic desert tent in the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. In this 1-night camel trek in Merzouga, you’ll experience camel riding while watching a beautiful sunset, awaken to the wonderful sunrise. Experience sandboarding activity & sunrise in Merzouga erg Chebbi,
Price: $98.92
Duration: 12 hours
We offer best Merzouga 4x4 desert excursion that will take you explore Merzouga desert and Dunes of Erg Chebbi, Visit nomads, mineral mines and Berber villages.
Price: $46.55
Duration: 3 hours
- Private quad tour. - Safety is our priority. During the two-hour quad bike excursion in Merzouga, we must adhere to tight duties. Our goal is to have a safe and enjoyable adventure experience (All participants need to follow what the guide will explaine during the briefing). - We select several routes and itineraries based on your driving abilities, with the goal of making the most of the 120 minutes, including pauses for photos and explanations. When you purchase the two-hour tour, you will drive into the deep sand dunes and get the opportunity to meet a nomadic family in the region. - All of our guides are experienced, and they typically love everything they do because quad riding trips are one of their hobbies, not just a job. As a result, they will do all possible to make the tour more pleasurable than a typical tour.
Price: $112.88
Duration: 2 hours
The highlights of the quad bike tour in Merzouga include driving the quads yourself under the guidance of an expert, enjoying sandboarding, and capturing stunning pictures of the breathtaking dunes. Would you like to delve deeper into any specific aspect of the tour?
Price: $66.33
Duration: 1 hours
Looking for an exciting and authentic way to experience the Sahara Desert? Join us for a 4x4 Jeep Tour in Merzouga, where adventure meets culture and breathtaking beauty. ✅️Why Choose Our Jeep Tour? ☑️Real Sahara Adventure – Explore deep into the dunes, remote desert villages, black volcanic rocks, and panoramic viewpoints you can’t reach on foot or by camel. ☑️Local Expert Guides – Born and raised in Merzouga, we know every hidden corner and story of the desert. ☑️Flexible Itinerary – Whether you want to visit nomad families, fossil sites, desert oases, or enjoy a tea stop in the middle of nowhere — it’s your day, your way! ☑️Cultural Experience – Meet Berber nomads, listen to traditional Gnawa music, and discover the lifestyle of those who call the desert home. ☑️ Sunset Magic – End your trip with a magical view of the sun melting into the dunes — perfect for photos and memories.
Price: $46.55
Duration: 3 hours
Overnight Camel Trekking Merzouga is an unforgettable mix of excitement and tradition. This overnight camel trekking tour is a chance to take a camel ride through the desert, watch Sunset & Sunrise over the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) and spend an extraordinary night at a Standard or Luxury tent.
Price: $81.46
Duration: 48 hours
Imagine waking up to total silence, the first rays of sunlight peaking over the sand dunes next to your tent. After a simple breakfast of fresh bread, olives and tea, you will walk through landscapes that most people will never set their eyes on. Sand dunes, dried up river beds and bare mountains showing layers that are millions of years old. While most tourists come to Merzouga for an overnight stay in one of the many camps behind the dunes, we will take you to locations most people don’t even know exist. Generally the days look like this: Start hiking after breakfast, enjoy lunch under a tree, hike some more in the afternoon. Free time to enjoy the sunset in the evenings, discover the surroundings of the respective campsite. Depending on weather conditions there might be a campfire in the evenings to bake fresh bread for dinner/breakfast. You would be helping with setting up camp and also packing up in the morning.
Price: $2,094.76
Duration: 120 hours
welcome to enjoy and discover Merzouga desert with us, our camp are located 45 minots camel ride in desert of sand dunes of erg chebbi merzouga, in our price are including: More information -Sand board. -Watter, -Camp night(berber tent), -Breakfasts -Shower back from the trip Traveling by camel is an additional 15€ per person by car 4x4 (35 € from 2 to 6 people) by Quads 30 € per person one hour (payable on arrival extra cash). Please specify in your booking whether you would like to travel to the camp by camel No need to pay for this in advance, we can receive payment for travel when you arrive. Cash is preferred..
Price: $52.37
Duration: 24 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Merzouga’s cuisine reflects traditional Moroccan and Berber influences. Signature dishes include tagine (slow-cooked stews with meat and vegetables), couscous, and harira soup. Dates and mint tea are staples. Local specialties often feature lamb, chicken, and fresh vegetables cooked with aromatic spices like cumin and saffron. Dining customs emphasize communal eating and hospitality. Noteworthy places to eat include desert camp dinners and small local restaurants serving home-cooked meals.
Getting Around
Merzouga is accessible by bus or shared taxis from Errachidia, Rissani, and other regional hubs. The nearest airport is in Errachidia, about 90 km away. Local transport within Merzouga is mostly by foot, camel, or 4x4 vehicles. Hiring private transfers or renting a car is recommended for flexibility. Costs for local taxis and camel rides are generally affordable but should be negotiated in advance.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is spring or autumn to avoid extreme temperatures. Pack light, breathable clothing for daytime and warm layers for cold desert nights. Respect local customs, dress modestly, and ask permission before photographing people. Carry sufficient water and sunscreen. Cash is preferred as card payments are limited. Safety is generally good, but travelers should stay with guides when exploring remote areas.
Culture & Customs
Merzouga’s culture is deeply rooted in Berber traditions and Islamic customs. Hospitality is highly valued, and visitors are often welcomed warmly. Social norms include modest dress and respectful behavior, especially in rural areas. Important festivals include the annual Sahara Festival featuring music, dance, and camel races. It is customary to greet locals politely and remove shoes when entering homes.
