More things to do in Merzouga
The quieter side of the desert: slide down the dunes on a board, learn the stars with a local guide, share a day with nomads and discover the culture of Tafilalet.
2HErg ChebbiSandboarding in Erg Chebbi
Climb the dunes and slide down on a board: two hours of laughter on the soft sand of Erg Chebbi, for children and adults.
2HErg ChebbiStargazing Night in the Sahara
Lie on the sand far from any light and discover the Milky Way, the planets and the constellations with a guide from Merzouga.
4HHamadaA Morning with a Nomad Family
Share daily life with a nomad family in the black desert: bake bread in the sand, help with the animals and drink tea in their tent.
2HKhamliaGnawa Music in the Village of Khamlia
Visit the village of the Gnawa at the edge of the dunes, listen to their hypnotic drums and learn the story of their music.
Living the desert slowly
Merzouga is not only engines and camels. The Sahara is also the people who live in it, the music born in its villages and a night sky so clear that the Milky Way casts a soft light on the sand. These experiences are for travellers who want to understand the desert, not only cross it.
They are easy, suitable for all ages and can be added to any stay: a sandboarding hour before the sunset camel ride, a stargazing session after dinner at the camp or a morning with a nomad family before continuing your trip across Morocco.
Questions
Are these activities good for children?
Yes, all of them. Sandboarding and stargazing are favourites of families, and children love sharing a morning with nomad kids.
When is the best time for the stars?
On the nights around the new moon, when the sky is darkest. With a full moon the dunes shine silver, which is also beautiful, but you see fewer stars.
Can I combine several activities?
Of course. A classic day is a nomad visit in the morning, sandboarding in the afternoon, a camel ride at sunset and stargazing after dinner at the camp.
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