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in Morocco
Merzouga
The classic gateway to the Sahara, where camel caravans set off across the towering orange dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Notable spots
Erg Chebbi Dunes
Nature
Wind-sculpted dunes rising up to 150 metres at sunrise and sunset.
Desert Camps
Scenery
Overnight Berber camps under some of the clearest night skies.
Khamlia Village
Culture
Dayet Srji Salt Lake
Nature
Merzouga weather & best time to visit
14-day forecast →Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
Jan17°3°Feb20°5°Mar25°9°Apr29°13°May34°18°Jun39°22°Jul43°27°Aug41°26°Sep36°22°Oct30°16°Nov22°9°Dec18°5°
👕 Merzouga in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Photo: Erg Chebbi — Bjørn Christian Tørrissen (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia