What to see, what to do
à Merzouga

Travel guide Merzouga

Merzouga is a small village in Morocco's Sahara Desert, famous for its spectacular red sand dunes, including Erg Chebbi. It's a popular destination for desert experiences, offering a tranquil escape and breathtaking scenery.

Although Merzouga is a relatively new village, it has become an important stopping-off point for travellers looking to explore the Sahara. Its culture is deeply rooted in Berber traditions.

Merzouga is accessible by car or bus from major cities such as Marrakech and Fez. Many visitors choose to take part in organised excursions that include transport to the village.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Merzouga varies from comfortable hotels and hostels to traditional desert camps, offering an authentic Sahara experience.

Gastronomy

Desert Tagine, Berber bread baked in the sand, mint tea, local dates.

What is there to see? What to do?

The dunes of Erg Chebbi, camel rides in the desert, stargazing and visits to local Berber communities.

Le centre de Merzouga, les villages environnants, les oasis et les dunes de l’Erg Chebbi.

Camel trekking, 4×4 excursions, sandboarding, swimming in seasonal lakes.

Camel excursions suitable for children, visits to oases and discovery of desert wildlife.

International nomad festival, local cultural and musical celebrations.

Activities

Shopping

Artisanat berbère, foulards du désert, bijoux, objets d’art local.

Nightlife

Evenings around the campfire with traditional Berber music, stargazing in the desert.

Did you know?

L’Erg Chebbi est l’une des plus grandes dunes de sable du Maroc, atteignant jusqu’à 150 mètres de hauteur.
Merzouga is renowned for its therapeutic climate, particularly for skin treatments.
La région est connue pour ses fossiles, témoins d’un passé où le Sahara était sous l’eau.
Dromedary races are sometimes organised in the desert.
La légende locale parle de l’apparition de sirènes dans le lac Dayet Srij lorsqu’il est rempli d’eau.

Tips and tricks
Make sure you wear clothes suited to the desert climate: warm during the day and cool at night.
Take sun cream, sunglasses and a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
Restez hydraté et emportez suffisamment d’eau lors des excursions dans le désert.

Visit the dunes early in the morning or at sunset for the best views, take part in Berber cultural workshops and explore the local markets.

Je m’appelle Ahmed, j’ai 39 ans et je suis un passionné de voyages. En tant que DiamsTrotter pour la destination Merzouga au Maroc, j’adore partager mes expériences, anecdotes et découvertes avec mes lecteurs. Que ce soit la fois où j’ai assisté à une cérémonie de mariage traditionnelle berbère ou l’émotion que j’ai ressentie en contemplant le coucher de soleil sur les dunes du Sahara, chaque voyage est une nouvelle aventure que je suis ravi de partager.

Ahmed B.

DiamsTrotter Merzouga