Sahara Desert (Merzouga)

Merzouga is a small village on the edge of Erg Chebbi, a magnificent sea of sculpted orange sand dunes that stretch up to 150 metres high and extend roughly 22 km long and 5 km wide. This is the Sahara that travellers dream about — a cinematic landscape of shifting dunes, desert silence, and impossibly starry nights. Visitors arrive by 4x4 from Fès or Marrakech (or a scenic train journey to Erfoud), then mount camels for the classic sunset ride into the erg to a luxury or traditional desert camp. Music, local food, and the pre-dawn sunrise over the dunes make this an unforgettable experience.

Activities & Experiences

Camel Trekking in the Sahara

Ride a camel caravan across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, arriving at a traditional or luxury desert camp in time for sunset, an evening of Gnawa music, stargazing, and a spectacular Saharan sunrise.

From USD 120

Medina Souk Tour, Marrakech

Navigate the dizzying network of souks in Marrakech's ancient medina with a local guide — discovering the spice market, the dyers' quarter, the tanneries, and the best spots for authentic handicrafts and street food.

From USD 40

Moroccan Cooking Class

Join a morning market visit and hands-on cooking class in a traditional riad kitchen, mastering the art of preparing authentic tagines, couscous, pastilla, and traditional Moroccan pastries.

From USD 65

Atlas Mountains Trekking

Trek through dramatic Berber villages and rugged High Atlas scenery, with options ranging from gentle valley walks to a multi-day summit attempt of Jebel Toubkal — North Africa's highest peak at 4,167 m.

From USD 85

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