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Merzouga Sahara Stargazing — 2-Day Dark Sky Desert Tour
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Merzouga Sahara Stargazing — 2-Day Dark Sky Desert Tour

2 days / 1 night2–10 peopleMerzouga, Erg Chebbi Sahara
Merzouga Sahara Stargazing — 2-Day Dark Sky Desert Tour — desert tour from Marrakech, Morocco (photo 1)
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Merzouga Sahara Stargazing — 2-Day Dark Sky Desert Tour — desert tour from Marrakech, Morocco (photo 4)

Overview

Erg Chebbi sits far enough from any city that the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye on a clear night — this trip is built around that fact rather than treating it as a bonus. After the sunset camel trek and dinner at camp, a local astronomy guide sets up a telescope and walks the group through the visible planets, constellations, and deep-sky objects, explained in plain language rather than jargon. Best October through May, when the desert night sky is at its clearest and the heat has dropped enough to sit outside comfortably for hours.

Guided naked-eye and telescope stargazing session with an astronomy guide
Sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes
One night in a traditional Berber desert camp, far from any light pollution
Best desert night sky in Morocco — no city glow in any direction

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Depart Marrakech early, crossing the High Atlas and the Draa Valley to Merzouga. Sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Dinner at camp, followed by the guided stargazing session once full darkness falls.

≈8 h ≈560 km Dinner Desert camp

Where You'll Meet

Merzouga, Erg Chebbi Sahara

What's Included

Included

  • Round-trip transport from Marrakech
  • Camel trek at sunset
  • 1 night desert camp accommodation
  • Telescope and guided stargazing session
  • Dinner and breakfast at camp

Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Lunch en route (stops available)
  • Tips for guide and camp crew

Frequently asked questions

Do I need my own astronomy knowledge or equipment?
No. The guide provides the telescope and explains everything from scratch — this is designed for complete beginners as much as anyone with an interest in astronomy.
What's the best time of year for this tour?
October through May. The sky is clearest and the desert night is cool enough to sit outside comfortably; summer nights are still starry but far hotter.
What happens if it's cloudy?
Clear skies in Erg Chebbi are the norm outside of rare winter storm systems, but if cloud cover blocks the stargazing session, the camp experience, camel trek, and dinner still go ahead as planned.
Price per person
€193
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