10 Best Things to Do in Merzouga (2026)

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Written by Hassan, host at Hotel Les Roches Merzouga — hosting Sahara travellers since 2004.

Merzouga is the gateway to Erg Chebbi, the most spectacular dune field in Morocco — and there's far more to do here than ride a camel (though you should absolutely do that too). Here are the ten best things to do in Merzouga, all of which we can arrange for you.

1. Camel trek into the dunes at sunset

The quintessential Sahara experience — ride into Erg Chebbi and sleep at a desert camp. Book the overnight trek.

2. 4x4 desert excursion

Reach nomad families, fossil fields and Dayet Srij lake. See the 4x4 tour.

3. Quad biking

An adrenaline ride among the dunes — no licence needed. Book quad biking.

4. Watch the sunrise over Erg Chebbi

The dunes turn from grey to molten gold — worth every early alarm.

5. Hear Gnawa music in Khamlia

The village of Khamlia is home to descendants of sub-Saharan peoples whose hypnotic Gnawa music is memorable.

6. Sandboard down the dunes

Borrow a board and surf the slopes of Erg Chebbi.

7. Stargaze far from any light

With zero light pollution, the Milky Way here is striking.

8. Visit a nomad family

Share mint tea with families still living the traditional desert life.

9. Relax by the pool with dune views

Our hotel pool looks straight onto the Sahara — the perfect midday reset.

10. Spend a night in a luxury desert camp

Private en-suite tents, dinner under the stars and Berber music. See the camp.

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