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title: Merzouga travel guides: Sahara tips from a local team
url: https://merzougaonlinetours.com/blog/
description: Practical guides to the Moroccan Sahara written by our team in Merzouga: how to get to Merzouga, the best time to visit Erg Chebbi, and Merzouga vs Zagora.
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# Travel guides

Straight, practical advice for planning a Sahara trip, written by the people who live at the foot of the dunes.

Planning · 10 min read

### [The best time to visit Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes, month by month](https://merzougaonlinetours.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-merzouga/)

There's no bad month to see the dunes, but each one is different. Here's what to expect all year round, from people who live at the foot of Erg Chebbi.

Getting there · 11 min read

### [How to get to Merzouga from Marrakech, Fes and beyond](https://merzougaonlinetours.com/blog/how-to-get-to-merzouga/)

Merzouga is far from everywhere, and that's part of its magic. Here is every way to get there, with honest driving times, and how to choose.

Compare · 9 min read

### [Merzouga or Zagora? Choosing your Sahara desert trip in Morocco](https://merzougaonlinetours.com/blog/merzouga-vs-zagora/)

The two most popular desert trips in Morocco are very different. Here's an honest comparison, so you can choose the right one for your time and your expectations.

## Not sure which trip is right?

Tell us your dates, where you start and how you like to travel. We reply within a few hours with an honest suggestion and one clear price.