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A small camel caravan crossing the orange dunes of Merzouga in the Sahara

Around Merzouga

Village at the edge of Erg Chebbi, the great dunes of the Moroccan Sahara, and the base for camel treks and nights in desert camps.

Why visit Merzouga

The dunes of Erg Chebbi rise to about 150 m and change colour from sunrise to sunset; most visitors ride out by camel or 4×4 to spend a night in a camp among them.

Auberges line the edge of the erg, and the oasis villages and Gnawa music of Khamlia are nearby.

  • Silhouette of a camel caravan and its guide against a golden sky in Merzouga
    Silhouette of a camel caravan and its guide against a golden sky in Merzouga
  • A camel caravan crossing the dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga
    A camel caravan crossing the dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga

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    Three days of visits, markets, meals and sunsets, spread across the city.

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Travel context

Before you go to Merzouga

Local time
Africa/Casablanca
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Nearest destination
Ouarzazate · 275 km (straight line)
City centre
31.099, -4.012

Questions and answers

What is Merzouga known for?
Village at the edge of Erg Chebbi, the great dunes of the Moroccan Sahara, and the base for camel treks and nights in desert camps.
What time zone is Merzouga in?
Africa/Casablanca. Event times on MoroccanPlans are always shown in local time.
Which currency is used in Merzouga?
The Moroccan dirham (MAD). Prices on MoroccanPlans are set by each business in its own currency; a converted amount is shown as an approximation.
Which destination is closest to Merzouga?
Ouarzazate, about 275 km away in a straight line.

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