In the Erg Chebbi region, formal historic monuments are scarce, but the landscape carries the imprint of ancient caravan routes and desert settlements.

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Museums

The area has a few small museums focused on fossils, Sahara life and regional culture.

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Religious Monuments

Local mosques offer a glimpse into daily spiritual life in Merzouga and the surrounding villages.

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National & Theme Parks

The Merzouga area is a gateway to the Sahara rather than large parks, with vast dunes offering natural spectacle.

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Neighborhoods

Explore the villages and neighboring oases that form the desert community around Erg Chebbi.

Merzouga Village

The hub of Erg Chebbi where desert camps line the edge of the dunes.

Hassi Labied

A nearby village that provides a quieter base for dune excursions.

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Free Things to Do

Many activities around Erg Chebbi are free if you simply explore on foot and enjoy the landscape.

Sunrise on Erg Chebbi Dunes

Watch the dunes glow as the sun rises over the Sahara.

Sunset Dune Walk

Stroll the soft sands as the day cools and colors shift.

Stargazing in the Desert

Experience a pristine night sky away from city lights.

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Gastronomy

Regionally inspired dishes and tea rituals showcase Berber and Moroccan flavors.

Berber Tagine Cooking Class

Learn to cook a traditional tagine with desert ingredients.

Mint Tea & Pastry Break

Pause for mint tea and Moroccan pastries in a desert camp.

Couscous Tasting in a Camp

Sample a classic Moroccan couscous prepared in the Sahara.

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Nightlife

Evenings in desert camps often feature intimate performances and campfires.

Desert Campfire with Berber Music

Enjoy live traditional music and storytelling around a campfire.

Gnawa-Style Evening at Camps

Experience trance-tinged gnawa rhythms under the Saharan stars.

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Entertainment

Desert camps offer cultural shows and interactive experiences under the night sky.

Desert Camp Cultural Show

A short performance of local music, dance, and storytelling.

Evening Storytelling by the Campfire

Local guides share legends of the Sahara.

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Sports

Active ways to explore the dunes include riding and boarding on the sand.

Camel Rides

Traditionally gliding across the dunes on a patient camel.

Sandboarding

Slide down the dunes on a board for a thrilling ride.

Quad Biking

Ride a quad across the sands with dune vistas.

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Off the Track

For a deeper Sahara experience, consider longer trips and aerial views.

Hot Air Balloon Ride over Erg Chebbi

Soar over the dunes for a sky-high desert panorama.

Two-Day Camel Trek

A multi-day desert journey on camel caravans.

4x4 Desert Safari

Explore remote dunes and desert landscapes by 4x4.