2nd day : Explore Merzouga region – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga lake – Erg Chebbi – palm grove
After enjoying a delicious breakfast in Midelt, the next leg of your journey takes you south over the Tizi-n-Talghemt pass, also known as "the she-camel" pass. As you continue on your journey, you'll descend through the stunning Ziz Valley, which is famous for its palm trees and the length of its oasis. Along the road, you'll also see innumerable "ksars", small villages of individual houses that are a common sight in this part of Morocco.
Your next stop will be the mining town of Er Rachidia, which is known for copper and malachite. From there, you'll reach Erfoud, which is famous for its date festival and the fossils that have been worked into artifacts. While in Erfoud, you can visit the shops, but there's no obligation to buy anything.
Continuing on your journey, you'll reach Rissani before finally arriving at the famous red Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. Once you're there, you can take a camel ride of an hour to an hour and a half, either setting out from the camp or to it. Alternatively, it's also possible to take a 4x4 to the camp.
You'll be spending the night in a luxury camp that offers private bathrooms, king-sized beds, beautiful Moroccan furnishings, and tastefully arranged lamps that enhance the enjoyment of the silence and beauty of the dunes. This is a perfect opportunity to relax and soak up the beauty of the desert before continuing on your journey.