Merzouga sits at the edge of Erg Chebbi, a sea of golden dunes rising up to 150 meters. It's the classic Sahara postcard — camel caravans silhouetted against the sunset, star-filled skies, and Berber camps offering music and mint tea after dark.
Most visitors come for a night or two, trading city comforts for dune camps and total quiet, but the desert has a way of making people stay longer than planned.
Things to do in Merzouga
Ride a camel into the dunes at sunset
The classic Merzouga experience, ending with tea at a desert camp under the stars.
Sleep in a desert camp
Spend a night under canvas in Erg Chebbi, far from any city lights.
Go sandboarding on Erg Chebbi
Ride the dunes on a board for a different way to experience the desert.
Watch the sunrise over the Sahara
Wake early to see the dunes shift color as the sun comes up.
Best time to visit
October to April, avoiding the extreme heat of summer.
