Golden dunes, camel treks, and a sky full of stars
The Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga are among the most photogenic landscapes in Africa. Fed by wind-blown sand from the Algerian desert, these towering golden formations change color dramatically from pale gold at noon to deep orange and crimson at sunset.
A camel trek into the dunes at sunset, followed by a night in a luxury Berber desert camp under the Milky Way, is an experience that stays with travelers for life. The silence of the Sahara at night is unlike anything else, broken only by the sound of Berber music around a campfire.
Beyond the dunes, the Merzouga region offers encounters with nomadic families, visits to oasis villages, and explorations of ancient fossils embedded in the local rock. The nearby town of Rissani is home to one of Morocco's most authentic weekly souks.
Saharan dunes rising 150m high, best experienced at sunrise and sunset.
Ride into the dunes at sunset with an experienced Berber cameleer.
Traditional Berber tents with real beds, hot showers, Moroccan dinner, and live music.
Wake before dawn and hike the nearest dune crest to watch the Sahara come alive.
An ancient desert market town with weekly souks unchanged for centuries.
Zero light pollution makes the Erg Chebbi one of the best stargazing spots in Africa.
October to April. March to May is ideal: warm days, cool nights. Avoid July and August when daytime temperatures regularly exceed 45°C. December and January are cold at night but spectacular.
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