Merzouga, Morocco

Travel Blogs from Merzouga (94)

Of Kasbahs and Camels..., Merzouga, Morocco travel blog
Of Kasbahs and Camels...
May 5, 2006

... we made the trek again (at 5 am!) to catch the sunrise. Our time spent in the desert was hosted by Morocco's desert nomads - the Berbers. They are the indigenous people of northern Africa whose traditional way of life was as nomadic herders. Who ...

A travel blog entry by edamame
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The Sahara, Merzouga, Morocco travel blog
The Sahara
Aug 16, 2006

We caught a night bus to Rissani on the expensive bus company (CTM) although the bus driver only sporadically put on the aircon so it was like an oven inside and none of the chairs reclined (for our 10 hour journey). From there we were picked up in a ...

A travel blog entry by hildreth75
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The Sahara, Merzouga, Morocco travel blog
The Sahara
Jun 2, 2009

... .) Our drive home was uneventful - for the most part.  We had to stop once for camels crossing the road outside of Merzouga.  Then, we got stopped by the cops for "speeding".  How could they tell with no radar detectors?  I guess we ...

A travel blog entry by cleo2471
Into the Sahara and a sandstorm, Merzouga, Morocco travel blog
Into the Sahara and a sandstorm
Apr 8, 2006

... spring water, fossils for sale and a local musical group. Gnaou musicians are descended from the west africans brought as slaves to Morocco along the Arab slave routes. Gnaou music is fantastic - chanting, drumming and of course, we all have to get up ...

A travel blog entry by catmoj

Attractions in Merzouga (1)

Merzouga Desert
Merzouga Desert

Merzouga, Morocco

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Forum Discussions on Merzouga (19)

Where to stop overnight between Marrakech and Merzouga?
Posted on Aug 9, 2008, 14:36:33
... . So we figured that rather than driving straigh through, we would at least stop for one night somewhere in between Marrakech and Merzouga and take in a little of the valley. In doing this, is it feasable to make that overnight stop-over in Ourzazate and ...
Where to stop overnight between Marrakech and Merzouga?
Posted on Aug 3, 2008, 21:36:51
... . So we figured that rather than driving straigh through, we would at least stop for one night somewhere in between Marrakech and Merzouga and take in a little of the valley. In doing this, is it feasable to make that overnight stop-over in Ourzazate and ...
Where to stop overnight between Marrakech and Merzouga?
Posted on Jul 28, 2008, 16:38:54
Hi All, We are planning to rent a car and drive to Merzouga from Marrakech. As we assume we will have to overnight somewhere in between, we would like to get as far as possible on our first day. I'm gessing this will take us a bit past Ouarzazate. My ...
Africa
Posted on Sep 28, 2006, 13:41:07
Climbing the dunes at Merzouga, wandering the alleyways of Fez, exploring the markets of Marrakesh, driving through the Atlas mountains, breaking the fast of Ramadan with a local family, there are just too many great things about Morocco.... Sian

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