Everything to know about Merzouga, Morocco: how to get there, the Erg Chebbi dunes, desert camps, camel trekking, best time to visit and top things to do. Read More
Merzouga & Erg Chebbi
Merzouga’s Khettara Underground Water Channels
Discover khettara in Morocco: the ancient gravity-fed underground water channels near Merzouga, Rissani and Erfoud that farmed the Tafilalet oases for centuries. Read More
How to Choose a Desert Camp in Erg Chebbi
Learn how to choose a desert camp in Merzouga’s Erg Chebbi dunes: camp tiers, what prices include, best season, and how to spot a well-run camp. Read More
Khamlia Village & Gnawa Music near Merzouga
Khamlia village lies 6 km south of Merzouga, home to Gnawa musicians whose daily performances make it a moving cultural stop on any Erg Chebbi desert tour. Read More
Gnawa & Khamlia Music Nights in the Desert
Khamlia, 6 km south of Merzouga, is home to trance-inducing Khamlia Gnawa music: guembri, qraqeb castanets and call-and-response desert songs. Read More
Stargazing in Merzouga: Morocco’s Darkest Skies
Merzouga on the Erg Chebbi dunes has some of Morocco’s darkest skies. See the Milky Way naked-eye, learn the best seasons, camps and costs. Read More
Where to Stay in Merzouga: Hotels vs Desert Camps
Deciding where to stay in Merzouga? Compare village hotels and kasbahs with Erg Chebbi desert camps by price, comfort, season and the classic dune night. Read More
Merzouga to Fes: The Scenic Route & Stops
The Merzouga to Fes drive is about 460 km and 7-8 hours, best broken up with stops at the Ziz Valley, Midelt and Azrou cedar forests. Read More
Sandboarding in Merzouga
Ride the waxed boards down Erg Chebbi’s 150-metre dunes near Merzouga. A cheap, beginner-friendly desert thrill, best at sunrise or golden hour. Read More
Merzouga in Winter: Is It Worth It?
Merzouga in winter means warm 18-22C days, empty Erg Chebbi dunes and brilliant stars, but cold 0-6C nights. Here is what to expect and pack. Read More