Merzouga Camel Trekking & Tours

I wrote this post with the intention of clearing up any confusion that may emerge while planning a vacation to the Merzouga desert, one of Morocco's most popular tourist destinations. Before You go any further, I'd like to tell you something that I believe is critical, especially if this is your first trip to Morocco. You should know that if you want to enjoy Morocco you should forget about the clock and be patient since the rhythms flow slowly there. You must also have an open mind to the cultural contrast that you are going to find (although I still think that we are very similar to them, much more than English, French, or Nordic, to give a few examples).   HOW TO GET BY CAR TO THE MERZOUGA DESERT? The drive from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi is about 10 hours (550 km). You can choose between these two options: Option A: cross the N9 to Ouarzazate, then the N10 to Tinejdad and finally the R702 to Merzouga. Option B: also departing from the N9 but deviating first on the N12 an...