Merzouga Travel Guide

  Silhouettes and Tacks in the Sand
by DSwede
 
  • Silhouettes and Tacks in the Sand
      Silhouettes and Tacks in the Sand
    by DSwede
  • Where the Town Ends and Dunes Begin
      Where the Town Ends and Dunes Begin
    by DSwede
  • Dunes in the Fading Light
      Dunes in the Fading Light
    by DSwede
  • Berber Tents in the Dunes
      Berber Tents in the Dunes
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  •   Merzouga
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At least a sunrise or sunset by camel is a must.

At least a sunrise or sunset by camel is a must., Merzouga

 DesertStar Says:  We were wakened at 5:00 and taken by two guides in blue robes to our camels. It's amazing how high off the ground you feel when they suddenly get up off their knees! We were taken to the edge of the dune -- probably about a half-hour camel ride -- and then led on foot up the... 

Hotels  

The Typical Booked Desert Safari: Berber Tents in the Sand

The Typical Booked Desert Safari: Berber Tents in the Sand, Merzouga

 DSwede Says:  While it is quite possible to find treks into the desert if you arrive into Merzouga on your own, the problem therein is that the operators are very distant from each other, do not have established roads or addresses, and may very well be off with other guests in the dunes... 

La Palmeraie: La Palmeraie

La Palmeraie: La Palmeraie, Merzouga

 annieruel Says:  Un endroit tranquille, à l'extrémité de la route, qui accueille chaque année les équipages du Rallye des Gazelles. 

Cafe du Sud: Charming Auberge in Merzouga

Cafe du Sud: Charming Auberge in Merzouga, Merzouga

 carolinamarquez Says:  Being in Cafe du Sud in Merzouga has been one of the best experiences I have ever had. The place is beatiful, peaceful and the crew is just incredible. I was very inspired by their behaviour. All of them were very understanding and helpful. I strongly recommend this place to... 

Hotel Merzouga: A taste of the desert

Hotel Merzouga: A taste of the desert, Merzouga

 DesertStar Says:  We liked the look of the Berber tents better than the rooms, so we decided to make that our desert "camping" experience. Rather than make a two-day trip by camel (our original plan), we did two-hour sunrise camel trip. This turned out to be one of our better ideas... We had... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Altered signposts

Altered signposts, Merzouga

 DesertStar Says:  This was a small thing but quite annoying. We were in Rissani looking for the turnoff to Merzouga. Both our map and our guide book were printed before the road between the two towns was paved, so we were a bit unsure of our bearings. We came to a major right turn, and the... 

Favorites  

The Quality of the Sand

The Quality of the Sand, Merzouga

 DSwede Says:  There are a few places in Morocco that cater to tourists wishing to go into the deserts by camel and possibly camp in the Berber style tents.The sand dunes outside of Merzouga, near the Algerian border, may be about as far from the main cities as you can get, but the quality... 

The Place

Plan a Merzouga vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Merzouga locals

Experience Merzouga
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 Un endroit tranquille, à l'extrémité de la route, qui accueille chaque année les équipages du Rallye des Gazelles. 

16 members live in Merzouga

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  I need to know what is the best way to go from Merzouga(desert) to Casablanca? any airport close by? car? 

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A: This is a long journey, and will be neither simple nor quick..... A minibus from the dunes to Rissani & then a grande taxi to Erfoud, which is where buses or... 

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Just the right amount of time on a camel for me...

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 We had planned to to way out into the desert, camp overnight, then come way back again -- by camel. As it happened, when we got to the Hotel Merzouga we liked the tents better than the rooms, so we...... 

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The Road Ends at the Dunes

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 Merzouga is barely a town, it is more of an oasis on the edge of the hard bedrock before the dunes rise to the East. While there may be some of the necessities to be purchased there or the occasional... 

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 Dunes Erg Chebbi 

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Discovering Merzouga's Desert

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 I have been in Merzouga twice and I think it is the most interesting place I have been. It is really like entering a different world. The land scape is unique, it is fascinating to observe and walk in... 

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Erg Chebbi Merzouga

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Merzouga. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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