Morocco Explorers
Merzouga

Gateway to Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

The desert village at the foot of Morocco's most spectacular golden dunes.

About Merzouga

Merzouga is the main gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes, one of Morocco's most iconic desert landscapes. This small village has transformed into a hub for desert adventures, offering camel treks, 4x4 excursions, and overnight stays in luxury desert camps. The nearby Dayet Srji salt lake fills with water in winter, attracting pink flamingos and other migratory birds. At sunset, the dunes transform into a kaleidoscope of colors, while nights reveal an incomparable star-filled sky. Merzouga embodies the magic of the Sahara.

Highlights

Erg Chebbi Dunes
Camel Treks
Desert Camping
Dayet Srji Lake
Berber Villages
Sunrise Views

Loading available tours in Merzouga...

Why Visit Merzouga?

Merzouga is the main gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes, one of Morocco's most iconic desert landscapes. This small village has transformed into a hub for desert adventures, offering camel treks, 4x4 excursions, and overnight stays in luxury desert camps. The nearby Dayet Srji salt lake fills with water in winter, attracting pink flamingos and other migratory birds. At sunset, the dunes transform into a kaleidoscope of colors, while nights reveal an incomparable star-filled sky. Merzouga embodies the magic of the Sahara.

Erg Chebbi Dunes
Camel Treks
Desert Camping
Dayet Srji Lake