The culturally fascinating desert oasis village of Merzouga is situated on the edge of the spectacular Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert sand dunes, the highest, most photogenic sand dunes of Morocco’s desert.  Home territory of the Amazigh (Berber) nomad Blue Men, some of whom are permanently settled in small oasis villages scattered throughout this beautiful desert area, the Merzouga area is the premier staging point for desert camp experiences and desert camel rides into the glorious soaring Egi Chebbi sand dunes.   

The village centre is populated with traditional desert buildings constructed using mud bricks and rammed earth.  Deeply ingrained in their desert culture, the Amazigh (Berber) of the desert area are famous for their generous hospitality, traditional dances and music emphasising drums and tikarkachine (metal like castanets) intertwined with song.    

Visitors can also explore the ancient ksars (fortified village) such as Taous (Taouz) and the surrounding desert landscapes.