Desert

Discover Erg Chebbi responsibly

Editorial preparation for discovering the Erg Chebbi dunes from Merzouga while respecting the desert environment.

Desert1–2 days
Discover Erg Chebbi responsibly
The MOP experience

What you will experience

The experience gathers the MOP Merzouga guide’s practical markers: access, pace, heat, water, waste and behaviour suited to a fragile environment.

Moments not to miss

  1. Erg Chebbi dunes
  2. Sunrise or sunset
  3. Responsible pointers
To better understand Desert

Merzouga: preparing for a responsible exploration of Erg Chebbi

Merzouga is one of the gateways to Erg Chebbi, a group of large dunes in Tafilalet. The image of the sun over the sand is real, but it should not obscure the distance, the heat, the fragility of the environment and the diversity of the villages around the erg. A successful visit does not depend on a night…

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Why MOP

Morocco reveals more when you take the time to understand it.

MOP shares carefully chosen stories, advice and experiences to help you discover Morocco at your own pace. And when a partner can make part of your journey easier, we simply let you know.

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