Sahara (Merzouga)

Sahara (Merzouga)

Dunes, camps du desert et ciel etoile

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Quick facts

Best time

Octobre a avril

Safety

Sûr avec des operateurs de confiance

Costs

Les tours varient beaucoup, le milieu de gamme offre le meilleur confort

How many days

2 a 3 jours

Local insights

Local rhythm

If you want fewer crowds in Sahara (Merzouga), aim for weekday mornings and pre‑book popular experiences.

Planning tips

Sahara (Merzouga) pairs well with nearby day trips—keep one flexible day to explore beyond the core sights.

  • Book a guided medina walk early in your stay.
  • Pick a central base to walk between sights.
  • Save one evening for a rooftop dinner.

Stay + day trips

Stay central in Sahara (Merzouga) so you can walk to major sights and book tours with easy pickup points.

  • Book stays before popular weekends.
  • Add one guided tour for context.

Top things to do

Balade a dos de chameau au coucher du soleil

Experience saharienne classique avec nuit en camp.

Observation des etoiles

Ciel clair et peu de pollution lumineuse.

Soiree de musique du desert

Tambours locaux et the autour du feu.

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Best experiences in Sahara (Merzouga)

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Where to stay

Full stay guide

Village de Merzouga

Base pour les excursions et les provisions

Camps d'Erg Chebbi

Nuit dans les dunes

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Hotels

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Getting around

Transport guide
  • • Prevoez un tour de plusieurs jours depuis Marrakech ou Fes.
  • • Les tours prives sont plus flexibles que les bus de groupe.
  • • Prevoyez une veste pour les nuits froides.

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Suggested itinerary

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A classic desert loop via the Atlas, with overnight camp and sunrise dunes.

Day 1

Atlas crossing

Day 2

Desert camp

Day 3

Return

Popular routes from Sahara (Merzouga)

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FAQ

Peut-on visiter le Sahara en une journee ?

Non, la route est longue. Comptez au moins deux jours.

Le desert est-il adapte aux familles ?

Oui avec des operateurs reputes et un camp confortable.