Featured place
Erg Chebbi Dunes
Morocco's most famous Sahara dunes, free to view from the village.
City price guide
What does a trip to Merzouga really cost?
Explore typical Merzouga prices for the Sahara dunes, camel treks, desert camps, transport and food near Erg Chebbi.
Daily budget
Per personHow much should you budget each day?
A practical estimate for a day in Merzouga, excluding flights. Your actual spending will depend on your travel style and choices.
Famous places
What can you see in Merzouga?
Some of the places travelers come to see most — including what's free and what you'll need to budget for.
Free
Popular place
Khamlia Village
Village known for traditional Gnawa music performances.
Popular place
Dayet Srji Lake
Seasonal desert lake that attracts flamingos, free to visit when present.
Popular place
Merzouga Village
Small desert gateway village, free to explore.
Things to do
Activities worth budgeting for
A few experiences that can shape your trip — with a practical idea of what they usually cost.
Camel Trek & Overnight Camp
Overnight
Sunset camel trek into the dunes with an overnight stay in a desert camp.
300–1,200 MAD
Quad Biking
1–2 hours
Guided quad bike excursion through the dunes.
250–700 MAD
Sandboarding
1 hour
Sandboarding session on the dunes, often combined with a camel trek.
50–150 MAD
4x4 Desert Excursion
Half day
Guided 4x4 trip across the desert landscape and nearby villages.
400–900 MAD
Fossil Workshop Visit
1 hour
Visit to a fossil workshop in nearby Erfoud, a regional specialty.
1–100 MADGetting around
What will transport cost in Merzouga?
A quick comparison of the options travelers are most likely to use, from the cheapest way to move around to more convenient choices.
Best for short trips
Grand taxi
Shared or private taxi to/from Rissani or Erfoud.
20–100 MADBest for saving money
Private transfer
Private transfer from Fes or Marrakech.
800–1,800 MADBest for airport travel
Local minibus
Shared minibus connections to nearby towns.
30–100 MADBest for longer journeys
Camel camp transfer
Transfer from the village to the desert camp meeting point.
1–50 MAD
Food & drinks
What does eating cost?
Typical prices for the everyday food and drinks travelers are most likely to buy in Merzouga.
Local breakfast20–40 MAD
Casual guesthouse meal40–90 MAD
Desert camp dinner60–150 MAD
Mint tea8–15 MAD
Bottled water5–10 MAD
Prices can be higher around major tourist areas and popular restaurants.
Accommodation
What does a night cost?
Typical nightly prices across different accommodation levels in Merzouga.
Budget guesthouse
Standard desert camp
Luxury desert camp
Mid-range hotel
Prices can change significantly with season, location and demand.
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