"The desert" Top 5 Page for this destination Merzouga by karentids

Merzouga Travel Guide: 181 reviews and 600 photos

The glorious sand dunes

To experience the dunes it is a must to take a camel trip and stay overnight in a Berber tent. The trip took some 2/3 hours each way and contrary to popular belief it is not as 'painful' as is commonly believed. Granted, you walk a little stiff and bowlegged for a few minutes when you dismount but this soon disappears.

Essential requirements

Two main items, portrayed on the table, are a must in the desert - water and loo paper

Harsh realities

The everyday chores of the Western housewife pales into insignificance with this photograph

Last visit to Merzouga: Mar 2006
Intro Updated Mar 16, 2007
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Reviews (7)

Camel trip Things to Do (4)

To travel by camel into the sand dunes and stay overnight in a Berber tent is very special. The dunes are amazing,... more travel advice

Rissani Things to Do (4)

Visit Rissani, a small town just a few miles from Erg Chebbi and Merzouga. We had tea outside and just 'people watched'... more travel advice

Visit a local dwelling in the desert - Merzouga

Visit a local dwelling in the desert Off The Beaten Path (1)

We were guests of the lady of the household in a tiny dwelling in the middle of 'nowhere'. There was no other signs of... more travel advice

Gnawa Village Things to Do (4)

Our guide Ali took us to a Gnawa village where we were entertained by a group of their local their musicians. The... more travel advice

What to Pack (1)
Scarves, shoes and cameras

Hotels (1)
Erg Chebbi's friendliest hostel

Comments (5)

angiebabe Jul 28, 2009 at 12:52 PM Report Abuse

have enjoyed a lot of time and visits in this area and nice to see your page here - the village with the Gnawa music association is Khamlia
barryg23 Apr 22, 2009 at 2:31 PM Report Abuse

This is one of my favourite parts of Morocco, wish we'd stayed overnight in the desert too, that sounds great.
JessH Feb 7, 2008 at 4:10 AM Report Abuse

Hello Karen. I absolutely LOVED your opening photo on your Merzouga page, the colours are gorgeous. Also very much enjoyed reading your tips. Greetings from "another desert" :-) Jess in Dubai
kymbanm May 23, 2006 at 9:58 AM Report Abuse

VT as a hobby? Uh .. more like and ADDICTION! Glad we all contributed to make your day an even better one. I have to say, the birthday greetings snagged me in too! Just makes me all warm and fuzzy :)
Sininen May 18, 2006 at 8:58 PM Report Abuse

Hello Karen! Nice start on your Merzouga page. The photos are suberb. Hope you will add more tips and photos later on. Happy birthday from Finland!