Africa · Desert
Sahara at Merzouga
Erg Chebbi dunes, camel treks and desert camps under clear skies.
- Place
- Draa-Tafilalet · Morocco · MA
- World region
- Africa
- Type
- Desert
- ID
- DST-0101
Why go
Erg Chebbi dunes, camel treks and desert camps under clear skies.
The dunes at Merzouga are the real Sahara experience within reach of a road trip. Overnight desert camps are the standard and the stargazing is exceptional.
Signature experiences
- Camel trek to a desert camp
- Sunrise over Erg Chebbi
- 4x4 through the Draa Valley
Interest tags
desertstargazingadventurephotographycamping
Good for
Adventure travellersCouplesFamilies
Pairs well with
Best months
Oct-Apr
Avoid months
Jun-Aug (dangerous heat)
Ideal stay
2 days
Nearest airport
RAK · Marrakech
Pace
Balanced
Cost tier
Mid
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
MA
