We leased a Moto Quad/ MTB for an hour or more, and the timing was ideal since, at the conclusion of the trip, we could witness the sunset from the top of the largest dunes. Since the winter season, there haven’t been many visitors here. Around 10°C was the low temperature, and there were moderately strong winds.
The guide will lead you across a number of sand dunes before ascending to the top of some much higher dunes, where we will be treated to the area’s most breathtaking panorama. Unforgettable experience, no one in the vicinity could hear the sound of the wind and changing dunes. If you’re in Merzouga, you must take part in this thrilling adventure. Learn more. Atv quad biking in the desert of Merzouga

The best way to explore the attractions near the high dunes, such as the seasonal lake Dayet Srij, the oasis Hassi Labied, the fossil mine factory in M’ifis, the nomadic Berber families you can meet and learn about their cultures and traditions, and the list of Gnawa music in the village of blacks, is in a 4×4 vehicle as you explore the Marzouga Erg Chebbi desert. Enjoy this stunning panoramic view of the Sahara desert. learn more about a 4×4 desert expedition.

A camel ride through the desert would be necessary to complete any trip to Morocco. There are numerous businesses in Merzouga that offer camel rides at any time of day, and they are typically not too pricey. This is the ideal chance for tourists who are fascinated by the historical camel caravans to experience life as a nomad for a short while.
Although these rides are accessible throughout the day, sunset is the greatest time to go. Learn about the high dunes camel ride at sunset.

Try sandboarding if you want to explore the desert in a more “alternative” way and find grains of sand everywhere. Even though this activity initially appears to be potentially hazardous, it is actually extremely safe and, trust me, a ton of fun (but what a battle to come back!).

From Erg Chebbi to Merzouga, the sand dunes are extremely soft, so even if you fall, you won’t be wounded. Also, trust me when I say you go much slower than the skiing we are used to (don’t forget to put the wax beneath the table). It’s a great thing to do with the kids, too.

Think about how exciting it would be to stand on a board and slide down a dune at full speed. I completed it, but I wasn’t awake for very long. I eventually decided to sit on the table because it was more simpler and just as enjoyable. You may hire boards at a few shops just adjacent to the Auberge Kasbah Merzouga at the entrance to the desert. You can rent a vehicle from a business right on the town’s main street, next to the mosque.

5 – See the stars from your camp or hotel in Merzouga

There is no better place to see the stars than the desert. As Merzouga is a small town, the surrounding sand dunes suffer almost no light pollution, making it a privileged place to observe the night sky.
You will be amazed by the clarity of the Milky Way and the size and brightness of the stars. If you want to admire the stars through the optics of a powerful telescope, there is an agency that can help you. This company is called “Morocco Tour Operator” and organizes fantastic trips in the desert to admire the stars with one of their powerful telescopes.

One of the top free activities in Merzouga. For many, camping entails taking a stroll in a dense forest, possibly next to a clear alpine lake or along the banks of a raging river.
Many people have the impression that the wilderness is a large, dry area where they would never set up camp. The desert is undoubtedly one of the most enchanted places to camp in my opinion!
You can book a camel ride and spend the night in a desert camp. I saw some of the most breathtaking sunsets of my life in the desert.

It is definitely a spectacle to watch the sun slowly set between the sand dunes as the surrounding scenery is painted in warm tones. Even the desert sunrise is a memorable experience that you won’t soon forget.

Desert camping is a unique experience, but it takes some preparation.

As desert sand can become as cold as cement, make sure you have a nice tent, a cozy and thick enough mattress, and a warm sleeping bag.
It’s crucial to wear warm clothes underneath and on top of your body because the desert’s nighttime temperature drops dramatically.

7 – Lake Dayet Srji

Before leaving for Morocco and Merzouga, I don’t remember who told me that even close to the desert I could see pink flamingos in a salt lake, Dayet Srji, located west of Merzouga.
Flamingos in the middle of the desert? It doesn’t seem possible (nor did it seem possible to me) that so close to the desert there is a lake, an oasis of rest where birds and camels will drink and refresh themselves.

Dayet Srji is a short drive from town and takes about 45 minutes. The lake is often dry in summer, but when it is full (usually in winter), it attracts all kinds of migratory and desert birds, including flamingos. Be aware of the best time to spot them, as they are not always there.

8 – Take in some Gnawa traditional music. Khamlia

The best Moroccan traditional music is played by the Gnawa ethnic group, who reside in Morocco. The Gnawa people’s forefathers were transported as slaves through the Sahara desert from Central and West Africa.

I advise you to travel to the village of Khamlia if you want to learn more about this tradition. It is situated next to the dunes, only 7 kilometers south of Merzouga. Taxis and private vehicles may easily reach the village. Two ethnic groups can be found in Khamlia: Bambara and Pigeon des Sables.

You can travel anytime you want, and in this instance, you can do it discreetly without a visit or an agency because street signs will expertly direct you (no one in the world knows where you want to go and how to take you like Moroccans). The majority of the time, tourists do not ask for money (at least not that I have seen), but if you enjoy something, you can go or, even better, buy one of their music CDs: in addition to supporting them, you will have a good memory and aid in their global awareness.

9. Travel to Merzouga’s Hassi Labied Oasis.

The Oasis of Merzouga is situated among Erg Chebbi’s most stunning dunes. Nothing can be more exciting than visiting the closest oasis while you are in a desert.

10 – Climb the tallest sand dune on foot

Erg Chebbi is the name of a wide region of sand dunes in the desert south of Merzouga. You pay close attention to yourself above all the sand dunes you can see from the village. It’s impossible to miss this tall sand mountain that stands out among the others. It takes around an hour to travel from the town’s center to the top of this dune.
Remember that it’s not as simple as it sounds to reach the summit and brave the sand (one step forward, two steps back; bring plenty of water).
Just before dusk is the ideal time to visit. You’ll be rewarded for all your effort as you stand on top of this dune and watch the sun gently go below the horizon.