Merzouga is a small Moroccan village near the Algerian border of the Sahara Desert. A relatively remote region, popular for desert expeditions and overnight camps, it provides a great introduction to Berber food, culture and the lifestyle of the desert. Of the large seas of dunes formed by the wind-blown sand, Erg Chebbi is quite popular and provides stunning postcard desert views.
If you have ever dreamed of lying on the dunes of desert sand, looking up at the stars, pondering life’s most important questions, then look no further than Merzouga. Best experienced on camelback, you can ride or hike to the top of its tallest dune, over 500 feet high, and take in magnificent panoramic views of the sunset or sunrise. You can venture even higher and enjoy breath-taking views if choose to take a hot air balloon rides over the Sahara