Erfoud, Morocco: Fossil Capital and Sahara Gateway
Erfoud, Morocco is the fossil capital and Sahara gateway: plan a stop for trilobites, dates and the 55 km drive to Merzouga's dunes.
Erfoud, Morocco is the fossil capital and Sahara gateway: plan a stop for trilobites, dates and the 55 km drive to Merzouga's dunes.
Merzouga is the Sahara village at the foot of Erg Chebbi. Here is where it sits, what the dunes look like, and how to get there.
Hassi Labied is the small Amazigh village beside Merzouga where you can walk to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Plan your quiet desert stay here.
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