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SAHARA

The Sahara is 2.5 million years old. Situated in northern Africa, the Sahara stands as the biggest hot desert in the world. Sahara means “desert” in Arabic. When we say Sahara desert we basically say the word twice but in different languages. The limits of the Sahara are the Atlantic Ocean on the west, the Red Sea and Egypt on the east, the Atlas Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea on the north and the Sudan and the valley of the Niger River on the south.
Erg Chebbi Dunes, Merzouga:
Erg Chebbi dunes also known as Merzouga dunes are the face of Sahara in Morocco and a visit to Morocco can’t be completed without a visit to these dunes. Orange coloured sand and therapeutic features makes Erg Chebbi the perfect scenery for an unforgettable camel trip into the dunes to be familiar with real nomads while you enjoy Moroccan culture, regional Saharan costumes, music and southern Moroccan cuisine.
and there are many villages arouand erg Chebbi, Hassi Labied ,Merzouga village,khemlia ,Tanamousste,Tissirdmine, m'ifiss,Taboumiat, all peoples who lives in this villages are berbers (Tamazirght) and live in house made from mud blocks and some nomads tents too
To have idea for what to do in SAHARA Merzouga visit activities page or click here
TRAVELLING TO THE DESERT:
from Marrakech
By Coach / Bus
There is no direct way to get to Erg Chebbi from Marrakech. If you are on a budget, the best way is to take a bus from Marrakesh to Rissani or take CTM bus from Marrakech to Quarzazate and then change busses for Errachidia from Errachidia take taxi to Rissani . There is also a Supratours bus which is located near the Marrakech Train Station. Your final destination can be either , Rissani or Merzouga. You can arrange to go into the desert at any hotel once there.
By Grand Taxi
The other option is to take a Grand Taxi from Marrakech to Quarzazate from ouarzazate to in evry city you change the taxi but is hard somtime.
WITH DRISS
This way, you need not worry about haggling with the taxi driver or worrying about where you are going to spend the night.DRISS can pick up you from every where in Morocco Marrakesh , Casablanca,Ouarzazate ,.... The price depends where will pick up you how do you want to make your trip too.
From Fez ,Meknes,casa
By Coach / Bus
Catch the CTM bus from Fez to Rissani. This bus can also be boarded in Meknes. The trip is over 9 hrs long but it is quite comfortable since CTM busses are air conditioned.
from casablanca catch bus CTM to Errachidia than catch taxi to Rissani from this city you can catch taxi to desert or catch transport local
By Car
The road to Merzouga from Rissani is not sealed so it may be a little hard to find your way if you plan to drive. The best option is to contact Driss and he can arrange to meet you in Erfoud.or his shop in Rissani near of his shop the Merzouga road start
For More informations contact Driss karaoui
email:dkaraoui@hotmail.com
Tell:00212-66-90-83-69