Merzouga Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Merzouga. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek

• 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Rides & Overnights

• Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour with Luxury Camp & Camel Trek

• From Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Merzouga with Food and Camel

• Marrakech and Sahara Merzouga Desert 3-Day Tour: Hotel and Camp

While it’s free to visit the town of Merzouga, most travelers use it as a base for Sahara Desert tours. From Merzouga, camel and buggy rides start at US$24, and overnight desert adventures start at US$50. From Marrakech, expect to pay upwards of US$110 for a 3-day desert trip.

Yes, Merzouga is worth visiting. The town sits right on the cusp of Morocco's Sahara Desert and the famous Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Whether you make your own way to Merzouga, join a multi-day tour from Marrakech, or stop by as you travel between Marrakech and Fez, there are plenty of ways to explore. But the quintessential way to experience the desert is a sunset camel ride through the dunes, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at a desert camp.

Per one customer who booked the 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek, "This was the best trip I've taken by far! The price you pay for this experience is so worth it, and you get so much for your money's worth. During the 3-day tour, they take you to many different places, and we learned local history and traditions. It was so interesting, and everything was very beautiful. We rode camels during sunset and sunrise and stayed out in the desert, an experience to remember. And it would not have been the same if it weren't for our amazing guides, Moha and Ismael! They made the trip super fun and interesting, so be sure to request them for your tour!"

Merzouga is a village near the Erg Chebbi dunes of the Sahara Desert, and it’s a popular spot for tourists who want to experience desert life. It’s become a desert playground, where tourists dress up in Berber clothing, ride camels at sunset and sunrise, and sleep at a tent camp.

Visit Merzouga in the spring or fall when temperatures are moderate. In the summer, it gets too hot, and winter is just too cold. Yet you will want to bring layers for your visit to the desert. It gets cool when the sun sets and warms up in the sunshine.

For a taste of the desert, one night is enough in the Merzouga desert. You have time to ride a camel through the desert, get photos with your shadow on the dunes, watch a sunset, and eat a tagine under the stars. Listen to some Berber drumming, then sleep in a tent.

There are many tours that spend time in Merzouga, from one-night to multi-day tours. Some leave from Marrakech, stopping along the way at Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Todra Gorge, Dades Gorge, and more, giving you a more thorough understanding of Moroccan geography and culture.

Merzouga is a village on the edge of the Sahara Desert, near some of its tallest dunes. It’s a popular spot for starting Saharan desert excursions since you can get immersed in the desert in a short amount of time. Plus, the dunes here reach up to around 500 feet (150 meters).

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Merzouga. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in the Moroccan Sahara:

• Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou (Ksar of Ait Benhaddou)

• Tizi-n'Tichka Pass

• Erg Chebbi

• Volubilis

• Morocco Sahara Desert

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in the Moroccan Sahara.