Merzouga, Morocco

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Rank : 9.5 (average on 4 votes)

Coordinates : 31.081722, -4.018459 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Rather high Sahara dunes, sunrises, sunsets, starry skies, morning fog on the Dunemerzouga is a tourist resort located in an oasis in the Moroccan desert, in the province of Er Rachidia. Once was a stopping point along the slopes that crossed the Desert, now is the place of departure and arrival of tourists who visit the Sandy Desert (ERG) because a short distance are the huge dunes of Erg Chebbi. The nearest town is Erfoud. In the oasis of Merzouga is set the final of the film Marrakech Express by Gabriele Salvatores.

Recommended equipment : Equipment I wouldn't know what to say.. A good machine, possibly with interchangeable optics, I have a 55-200 and a grandmother like the D40X... then the experts will know better than I bring...

Best months : The best time is late winter early spring. There is also the possibility to see a lake in the dunes that manifests only in winter and then to late spring summer disappears.

How to get there : Getting to Merzouga is pretty easy. If by air, you land at Marracheck and by car or bus (not recommended to those who suffer the road) you cross the Middle Atlas direction Merzouga. The place is unfortunately no longer "wild" as many years ago, there are hotels and Kshar for all tastes and pockets located however in areas priceless, close to the dunes. So for those who fear some discomfort, quiet, the "civilization" unfortunately or fortunately has arrived there too.

Visits : The area is completely free. You can also camp freely without problems if you do not visit local intent to sell you anything...

Notes : Beware of optical change! The sand does not forgive...

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Sunrise: 06:35, Sunset: 19:51

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🌔 Waxing Gibbous, Brightness: 72%

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