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Merzouga
Morocco · Drâa-Tafilalet
Merzouga is a village in southeastern Morocco. The village is near the Erg Chebbi dunes, among the tallest in the Sahara. It is about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of Rissani, about 55 kilometres (34 mi) from Erfoud and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) from the Algerian border. Some of the other villages near the dunes are Hassilabied, Tanamoust, Takoujt, Khamlia, and Tisserdmine. Rissani is the closest city of significant size, at a distance of 42 kilometres (26 mi).
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Things to do in Merzouga
- 3 Days Marrakech to Sahara Adventure Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek · 72 h · from $113.03 · 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- 1 Night Camel Trekking Tour in Merzouga Desert Camp · 24 h 30 min · from $3.43 · 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Overnight in a Luxury Merzouga Desert Camp – Camel Ride & Meals · 48 h · from $57.09 · 4.9/5 (249 reviews)
- Merzouga Jeep Tours · 3 h · from $68.50 · 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Erg Chebbi Overnight in Heated Tent with Camel Ride & Sandboard · 48 h · from $91.34 · 5.0/5 (95 reviews)
- One way Trip from Merzouga to Fes or vice Versa (Private/Group ) · 8 h · from $40 · 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+0 · 6 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Drâa-Tafilalet
- Main language
- Arabic
- On the map
- 31.08° N, 4.01° W
Near Merzouga
- Hassilabied · 7 km away
- Erg Chebbi · 8 km away
- Erfoud · 45 km away
- Errachidia · 102 km away
- Tinerhir · 152 km away
- Boumalne Dades · 190 km away
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Where to stay
Galaxy Luxury Camp
10/10 · 322 reviews
Merzouga Berbers Luxury Camp
10/10 · 169 reviews
Sunset Dunes Luxury Camp
10/10 · 135 reviews
Gorgeous Luxury Camp
10/10 · 109 reviews
Sable d'or Luxury Camp
10/10 · 86 reviews
Super Luxury camp
10/10 · 78 reviews
Amazing Desert Luxury Camp
10/10 · 66 reviews
Traditional Merzouga Tent Camp
10/10 · 46 reviews
Merzouga Luxury Camp & Activities
10/10 · 43 reviews
Hassilabiad Appart Hotel
10/10 · 41 reviews