Merzouga Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
small village in southeastern Morocco
About Merzouga
Most visitors come here to take a camel safari into the dunes, and to get a taste of remote (but certainly tourism-influenced) Berber life. The local population is mix of Arabs and Berber, which are generally welcoming and friendly. Although especially in and around Merzouga far more than usual people will display a touting behaviour and try you to sell a tour or a place to stay. In general, it needs to be remembered that the dunes barely present an authentic Moroccan landscape. Many tourists come here, ride the camel and bring pictures back home, making people believe that this is what the desert looks like south. However, riding a camel through the dunes and staying in a tent there is nothing authentic about it—it is a touristy facade. Having said that the region is nevertheless beautifu
Top Attractions in Merzouga
Explore the best things to see and do in Merzouga:
- ★4WD region tour
- ★ATV & quad bikes
- ★Boarding the dunes
- ★Camp on the dune
- ★Grand Dune
- ★Hike the desert
- ★Sunset on the dune
Where to Eat in Merzouga
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Haven La Chance
Where to Stay in Merzouga
- 🏨Auberge Berberes
- 🏨Auberge du Sud
- 🏨Auberge Haven La Chance Desert Hotel
- 🏨Auberge Ksar Sania
- 🏨Auberge Les Dunes D'or
- 🏨Auberge Sahara Hotel
Merzouga Travel Guide Sections
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