Merzouga sits at the foot of Erg Chebbi, Morocco's tallest dune field — dramatic, iconic, and about 9 hours from Marrakech.
Zagora is closer (around 6 hours) and trades some dune height for a quieter, less-visited feel through the Draa Valley oases.
Short on time? Zagora. Want the postcard dunes? Merzouga.
Our most popular routes, run by local guides.
Dunes, kasbahs and the road less traveled
A quick escape to the dunes
The full Morocco loop
