Sahara Activities guides
Honest, practical advice from people who live at the edge of the dunes.
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Sunrise on the Merzouga Dunes: When, Where and How to See It
Watching the sun rise over Erg Chebbi is the quiet highlight of a night in the desert. Here are sunrise times by season, the best dunes to climb and how to make the most of the morning.
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Rissani Market Guide: Souk Days, the Donkey Parking and the Old Ksour
Rissani, 35 km from Merzouga, hosts the liveliest traditional souk in the Tafilalet. Here is when to go, what to buy, where to eat and how to see the ksour and Sijilmassa nearby.
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Khamlia and Gnawa Music: Visiting the Desert Village of Rhythm near Merzouga
Khamlia is a small village south of Merzouga where Gnawa families keep a centuries-old musical tradition alive. Here is its story, what a visit looks like and how to visit respectfully.
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Stargazing in the Sahara Desert, Morocco: A Night Sky Guide from Merzouga
Why the sky above Erg Chebbi is one of the darkest you can easily reach from Europe, when to come for the Milky Way and meteor showers, and how we plan a night of stargazing in the dunes.
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Sandboarding in the Sahara: A Beginner's Guide to Erg Chebbi's Slopes
Sandboarding is a joyful, low-cost way to play on the dunes of Merzouga. Our beginner's guide covers technique, safety, the best time of day and what to expect.
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Quad Biking in Merzouga: A Practical Guide to Riding the Dunes
Quad biking around Erg Chebbi is one of Merzouga's most popular activities. We explain durations, safety, age limits, costs and how to ride responsibly.
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Camel Trekking in Merzouga: What to Expect from Start to Sunrise
From climbing onto your dromedary to watching sunrise from a dune, here is exactly what a camel trek in Merzouga involves, how long it lasts and how to prepare.