Merzouga & Erg Chebbi, Morocco
Whether you intend to follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, watch the sun rise or set over sand dunes, or share your campfire with a Tuareg, those mysterious desert men dressed in long robes and turbans, a trip to Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi in the Moroccan Sahara is a must for families interested in discovering the secrets of this vast and mystifying land.
Ride to the top of the Erg Chebbi dunes on a camel or a quad. Practice the art of climbing in the sand. Roll, slide or sand board nearly 200 meters (650 feet) down. Or wait until it gets dark to count the stars.
But there’s more to the desert than sand dunes and camels. Merzouga is a great place to hunt for fossils and watch birds and desert wildlife. Head out to the fossil site on the road to Erfoud, and if you’re lucky, discover bones or teeth of a Mosasaur. And while it almost never rains in Merzouga, in spring, a seasonal lake forms just northwest of the town. Take a moment to relax and enjoy the flamingos and migratory birds.
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Merzouga hotels and accommodation
Ksar Bicha
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Type of Accommodation: hotel / motel
Merzouga, Meknes-Tafilalet 52202 tel: +212 55577113
The ksar Bicha situated just outside of the village of Merzouga is but a few steps from the Erg Chebbi. In addition to double and triple rooms, all with private bath, this hotel invites guests to experience the desert in a bivouac.
   Kanz Erremal
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Type of Accommodation: hotel / motel
Merzouga, Meknes-Tafilalet 52202 tel: +212 66039178
This small charming hotel is situated 3km from Merzouga and just steps from the dunes. While there is no heat or air conditioning at the Kanz Erremal it's kasbah like structure ensures the rooms cool in summer and warm in winter.
   Riad Maria
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Type of Accommodation: hotel / motel
Ras Erg Chebbi Merzouga, Meknes-Tafilalet 52200 tel: +212 61342570 or +212 62232647
The Riad Maria located between Merzouga and Rissani is the most elegant of the area hotels and is noted for its cuisine. Accommodation is half board. Desert excursions available through the hotel varying in length. Reopens 2008.
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