Merzouga & Zagora: At the Gates of the Sahara

A journey to the heart of the desert, between golden dunes, oases, and nomadic traditions

Merzouga Zagora Map

Location

Key Distances
  • Ouarzazate – 350 km
  • Marrakech – 560 km
  • Errachidia – 130 km
Access
  • Scenic route via Tinghir or Agdz
  • Errachidia Moulay Ali Cherif Airport (ERH)
  • Private transfers or 4x4 from Marrakech or Ouarzazate

Discovery & Atmosphere

Merzouga Dunes

Merzouga and Zagora embody the spirit of the Sahara: vastness, silence, and desert magic.

In Merzouga, the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes offer an unforgettable spectacle, especially at sunrise. Zagora, further south, reveals oases and historic kasbahs along the Drâa Valley. Together, these two destinations promise a full immersion in Berber culture and the Moroccan desert.

Desert Highlights

Erg Chebbi
Erg Chebbi – Merzouga

The highest dunes in Morocco, changing colors throughout the day. A dream setting for adventurers.

Drâa Valley
Drâa Valley – Zagora

A succession of lush oases, ksour, and ancient palm groves between mountains and sand.

Berber Camp Merzouga
Berber Camp

A night under the stars in a traditional bivouac at the heart of the dunes: unforgettable.

Activities & Adventure

Camel Ride Desert
Camel Ride

Cross the dunes at desert pace and admire the sunset over Erg Chebbi.

4x4 Sahara Excursion
4x4 Excursion

Explore desert tracks to nomad villages, gorges, and hidden oases.

Gnaoua Music Merzouga
Gnaoua Night

Enjoy an evening around the fire with traditional songs, drums, and the starry desert sky.