Merzouga Trip Overview
This day trip is perfect if you arrive in Merzouga by bus or with your camper and you like to make the most of your stay in the desert city. You can visit all the highlights of the area in one full day with a comfortable 4×4 car.
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Merzouga, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
This day trip is perfect if you arrive in Merzouga by bus or with your camper and you like to make the most of your stay in the desert city. You can visit all the highlights of the area in one full day with a comfortable 4×4 car.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Erg Chebbi Dunes, Morocco
Start your visit to the area around Merzouga and the land of the Ait Khebbach tribe with pick-up from your accommodation in a spacious and comfortable 4×4 vehicle.
Cross desert plateaus far away from concrete roads and visit a Berber family in their tent for lunch. Learn how they live in their tents with goats, sheep and working donkeys, as well as how to prepare a Berber pizza on the fire. Enjoy this delicious communal meal in their home.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Khamlia, Khamlia, Draa-Tafilalet
Start your desert exploration with a visit to the village of Khamlia. Here, you’ll enjoy the inhabitants’ music and dance, and have the opportunity to try their instruments and learn to play some desert music of your own!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Lake of Merzouga, Merzouga Morocco
Afterwards, take a 4×4 down a gravel road to the Lake of Merzouga (also named Lake Tamezguida), which appears seasonally from November to May during the rainy season in Middle Atlas. This is the best spot to see desert birds, and sometimes even flamingos! Return to your accommodation in Merzouga in the late afternoon.
Duration: 30 minutes
