Merzouga Sahara desert is a small village in southeastern Morocco not far from the border with Algeria. It’s on the tourist route and one of the best destinations in Morocco because of its proximity to Erg-Chebbi, sand dunes created by winds that reach up to 500 feet high. Travelers looking for a unique experience, might want to take an overnight, camel ride through the wavy, deep reddish-orange dunes. Most group tours end up at a pre-setup camp at the base of some very large dunes, where the various tour operators have their Berber tents set up. Dinner will be cooked here, music played and visitors can frolic on the sand dunes under millions of stars.
On the edge of the Sahara desert lies the little Merzouga village set between the sand dunes. With a taste of traditional Berber life, the remote village attracts travelers to enjoy and experience life in the desert. Merzouga is a dream desert destination filled with camel rides and ethereal desert beauty.

It is said that in the legend that a wealthy family had once refused hospitality to a poor woman and her son. God was angered by this and buried them under the sand of Erg Chebbi, thus creating the dunes rising out of the landscape.

The best time to visit Erg Chebbi is during sunrise or sunset. The golden dunes and the dancing colors of the sun along the sand is truly magical. Riding along the back of a camel, these dunes make you feel like you’ve been transported into a movie or back in time to many years ago. It is certainly a surreal experience that is popular among travelers to Merzouga. To enjoy all these places and attractions you can join our Morocco desert tours and choose one of our private Morocco Tours From Marrakech or Fes.