What to do in Merzouga
What to do in Merzouga
If you are planning to visit Morocco. and you decide to visit the desert of Merzouga, a village with easy access to the famous dunes of Erg Chebbi.
That is, all the activities offered by tour operators in Morocco around the visit of Merzouga Erg Chebbi.
So you arrive in Morocco and you want to visit the desert, you go alone or with agency, the activities to do in Merzouga:
Camel ride lasts one hour on the back of a camel, one forming a caravan, you will explore the high dunes of Erg Chebbi. Admire the sunset, spend the night in the luxury or standard bivouac in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, or return to the village to spend the night in a hotel.
Quad biking to explore the dunes, you rent a quad bike with all safety equipment, accompanied by a guide on your quad.
You visit the dunes and walk through the neighbouring village to discover the Gnaoua music and enjoy a Berber pizza!
A sun bath. An experienced man will take care of you to avoid the scorching sun, offering you water and a blanket.
Overnight in camp with camel ride, sandboarding is also possible.
Visit nomads in their tents on a day trip, learn about nomadic life and visit carvings in Taouz.
Saharan village of Merzouga!
A small Saharan village in south-eastern Morocco, Merzouga is home to the highest dunes in Morocco, the Erg Chebbi dunes. It is the most visited place in the Moroccan desert by adventurous tourists.
A visit to Merzouga will give you an insight into the life of the nomads in the desert. The dunes of Erg Chebbi are easily reached on foot or by camel. Depending on the time of your arrival, you will be bathed in a yellow or ochre colour that changes throughout the day.
As soon as you arrive in Merzouga, you are immersed in a sea of sand. You will be warmly welcomed by the locals, the famous blue men, who will take you on their camels to the heart of the dunes for an unforgettable adventure, where you will spend the night in a well-equipped Berber tented camp!
The experience of visiting the Merzouga desert is one of the great adventures of a visit to Morocco!
