Merzouga y las dunas del Sahara

Merzouga se encuentra al borde de Erg Chebbi, el campo de dunas más alto y accesible de Marruecos, y es la base habitual para el trekking en camello y los campamentos nocturnos en el Sahara.

Es la forma más práctica de experimentar auténticas dunas del Sahara dentro de un itinerario clásico por Marruecos, accesible por carretera desde Marrakech o Fez en unas 8-9 horas.

• Sunset camel trek into the dunes, followed by an overnight stay in a desert camp.
• Sandboarding or 4x4 dune excursions.
• Stargazing: Merzouga's minimal light pollution makes for exceptional night skies.

October–April avoids the extreme daytime heat of the Sahara summer, when temperatures regularly pass 40°C (104°F). Desert nights are cold year-round, especially in winter; pack layers regardless of season.

Most visitors book a desert camp (ranging from simple shared tents to "luxury glamping") as part of a guided overnight package rather than booking separately.

Almost all visitors arrive as part of a multi-day guided tour from Marrakech or Fez, since public transport options to Merzouga itself are limited. A private driver is the common independent alternative.

Erg Chebbi's dunes (some reaching 150 meters), the small Khamlia village known for Gnawa music, and the Dades and Todra Gorges typically visited en route.

A 2-3 day guided desert tour from Marrakech, including transport, camel trek, and one night in a desert camp, commonly runs $100–250 per person depending on comfort level and group size.

The overland drive is long; break it up rather than attempting Marrakech-to-Merzouga in one day. Bring a scarf or buff for dust protection during the camel trek and dune excursions.