Merzouga
The gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes, offering majestic Sahara desert landscapes, camel trekking, and luxury desert camps.
About Merzouga
Merzouga is a small Moroccan town in the Sahara Desert, near the Algerian border. It’s known as a gateway to Erg Chebbi, a huge expanse of sand dunes north of town. Merzouga is the starting point for camel safaris into the desert, where visitors can sleep in nomad tents or luxury desert camps under the stars.
Tours Visiting Here
10-Day Morocco Highlights: Casablanca to Marrakech
Embark on the ultimate 10-day journey across Morocco. Experience the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen, the ancient medina of Fes, camel trekking in the Sahara Desert, and the vibrant souks of Marrakech.
15-Day Ultimate Grand Circuit of Morocco: Coast, Imperial Cities, Desert & Mountains
The definitive 15-day luxury expedition covering all iconic corners of Morocco. Experience Casablanca, Rabat, Asilah, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes, Merzouga Sahara, Dades Gorge, Ouarzazate, Taroudant, Agadir, Essaouira, and Marrakech.
3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Experience the magic of the Sahara Desert. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the ancient Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, hike in Todra Gorges, and ride camels to sleep under the stars in a desert camp.
5-Day Erg Chigaga Wild Sahara Expedition from Marrakech
An authentic off-the-beaten-path 4x4 desert adventure to Erg Chigaga, Morocco's vastest wild sand dunes. Discover Telouet Kasbah, Draa Valley palm groves, Zagora, M'Hamid El Ghizlane, and Foum Zguid.
8-Day Southern Coast & Sahara Oasis: Agadir, Taroudant, Merzouga & Marrakech
Combine Atlantic coastal breezes with southern oases and the golden Sahara Desert. Discover Agadir's oceanfront, the ancient city of Taroudant, Todra Gorges, Erg Chebbi sand dunes, and vibrant Marrakech.
9-Day Tangier to Sahara Explorer: Chefchaouen, Fes, Desert & Marrakech
An epic 9-day journey connecting northern Mediterranean Morocco to the Sahara Desert and Marrakech. Experience Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga dunes, Todra Gorges, Ait Benhaddou, and Marrakech.
13-Day Complete Morocco Loop from Casablanca
A full round-trip Morocco adventure starting and ending in Casablanca. Visit Rabat, Fes, the Sahara Desert, Marrakech, and Essaouira without needing separate flights in and out of the country.
10-Day Imperial Cities, Sahara & Coast: Fes to Essaouira
A one-way journey from the imperial city of Fes across the Sahara Desert and High Atlas to Marrakech, finishing on the Atlantic coast in Essaouira.
3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech
Connect Fes and Marrakech on this scenic 3-day desert tour. Experience the cedar forests of Azrou, Ziz Valley palm groves, camel trekking, and a luxury Sahara camp in Merzouga.
4-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech
Travel from Fes to Marrakech at a relaxed pace. Explore the cedar forests, spend two nights in the Sahara region, visit nomad families, and discover Dades and Ait Benhaddou.
5-Day Morocco Imperial Cities & Sahara Desert Tour
Begin in Casablanca and explore the best of Morocco in 5 days. Visit Rabat, Chefchaouen (the Blue City), Fes Medina, ride camels in Merzouga, and finish in Marrakech.
5-Day Sahara Desert Loop Tour from Marrakech
Discover the Sahara Desert on a premium 5-day round-trip tour from Marrakech. Visit Ait Benhaddou, explore Dades and Todra Gorges, and enjoy 2 nights in Merzouga.
11-Day Atlas & Sahara Adventure from Marrakech
An active round-trip tour from Marrakech combining a day of hiking in the Imlil valley with a full Sahara desert loop through Ouarzazate, Merzouga, and the Dades and Todra Gorges.
3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes
Travel from Marrakech to Fes via the stunning dunes of Merzouga. Explore High Atlas gorges, ride camels at sunset, sleep in a luxury desert camp, and travel through Ziz Valley.
4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes
Discover the Sahara Desert at a relaxed pace. Spend two nights in the desert region, visit nomadic families, enjoy Gnaoua music, ride camels, and finish in Fes.
7-Day Morocco Highlights Tour from Tangier
Experience the ultimate one-week Moroccan road trip. Start in Tangier, explore Chefchaouen, historic Fes, camp in the Sahara Desert, and conclude in Marrakech.
14-Day Ultimate Morocco Grand Tour: Tangier to Essaouira
The complete Morocco journey, from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Atlantic coast. Cross the Rif Mountains, explore four imperial cities, ride camels into the Sahara, and finish in the coastal town of Essaouira.
Things to Do
Sunset Camel Trekking in Merzouga Sahara Dunes
2 Hours • $38
Unmissable Experiences
Stargazing in the Sahara Desert
Evening • $52
Luxury Desert Camp Experience in Erg Chebbi
Overnight • $128
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