Where do I meet you in Merzouga ?

in front of Morocco National 4x4 auto museum

How long to reach the camp when I arrive in Merzouga ?

  • 15 to 20 mn by 4x4
  • 40 mn by camel

Do I need a 4WD car to reach the camp ?

YES, only 4x4 can take the sand tracks to get to the camp, But it is also possible to join it by camels (40 minutes riding)

What is the best time to arrive ?

It depends on the season, best is to plan your arrival before sunset :

  • SEPT-OCT : 4h30 PM
  • NOV-FEB : 3h00 PM
  • MAR–APRIL : 4h30 PM
  • MAY-JUN :  6 PM
  • JULY-AUG : 7 PM

At what time is sunrise / sunset ?

Sunrise and sunset Merzouga Errachidia Morocco

How long is the trip from Marrakech or Fes ? How many kilometers ?

  • 565 km from Marrakech – 9 hours drive
  • 470 km from Fes – 8 hours  drive
  • 368 km from Ouarzazate – 5 hours drive
  • 127 km from Errachidia – 2 hours
  • 53 km from Erfoud – 50 mn

Fes city info  Marrakech city info

What is the temperature in the desert ?

  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Average Température (°C) 10.7 13.2 16.7 20.9 25.3 30 34.4 33.3 26.8 22 15.6 11.5
Average Lowest Température (°C) 3.5 5.9 9.2 13.1 17.1 21.7 25.6 25 19.3 14.8 9 4.7
Average Highest Température (°C) 17.9 20.6 24.2 28.8 33.6 38.4 43.2 41.7 34.4 29.2 22.3 18.4
Average Température (°F) 51.3 55.8 62.1 69.6 77.5 86.0 93.9 91.9 80.2 71.6 60.1 52.7
Average lowest Température (°F) 38.3 42.6 48.6 55.6 62.8 71.1 78.1 77.0 66.7 58.6 48.2 40.5
Average Highest Température (°F) 64.2 69.1 75.6 83.8 92.5 101.1 109.8 107.1 93.9 84.6 72.1 65.1
Rain (mm) 2 2 4 3 4 3 3 5 8 10 10 5

Do you have any recommandation or advise for our stay in the desert ?

Always have sun cream with you  (any season), sun glasses, cap or hat, long sleeves and good tennis shoes. Warm clothes during the winter time, and a small pharmacy.

Do you have wifi in your camp ?

Unfortunately not, reaching the true desert has its price !

Do you have electricity, can we plug in our phone on the spot ?

YES !

Do you have special menu for vegetarian or in case of dietary  restrictions ?

YES we can adapt to all your needs.