Town in Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Getting around Merzouga
How to get around Merzouga
There is no local transport: tours and hotel pickups link Merzouga to Fes, Marrakech and Ouarzazate. The nearest bus hubs are Rissani and Erfoud.
Ways to get around Merzouga
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tour or private driver | Priced per car or tour | Most visitors book a Fes or Marrakech tour via camps |
| CTM / Supratours bus | About 200–300 MAD | Long routes from Fes and Marrakech, 9–12 h |
| Grand taxi (shared) | About 15–30 MAD per seat | Between Merzouga, Rissani and Erfoud |
Taxis in Merzouga
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Book transfers through your camp or hotel; agree fares in advance.
Arriving in Merzouga
Via Errachidia–Moulay Ali Cherif (ERH)
Small airport with limited flights; taxi about 400–700 MAD, 1.5–2 h; most travelers arrive by road.
Via Fès–Saïss (FEZ)
Take a bus or private transfer from Fes, about 9–10 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Carry a 1968-Convention IDP with your home licence; the 1949 version is no longer accepted. Police speed checks are frequent.
- Onward travel in Morocco: Al Boraq high-speed trains link Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca; ONCF trains reach Marrakech and Fez. CTM and Supratours buses cover the rest, and shared grand taxis fill gaps.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Merzouga?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Book transfers through your camp or hotel; agree fares in advance.
What's the best way to get around Merzouga?
There is no local transport: tours and hotel pickups link Merzouga to Fes, Marrakech and Ouarzazate. The nearest bus hubs are Rissani and Erfoud.
How do I get from the airport to Merzouga?
Small airport with limited flights; taxi about 400–700 MAD, 1.5–2 h; most travelers arrive by road.
Is Merzouga walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- ONCF (Moroccan railways)
- CTM buses
- Visit Morocco (Moroccan National Tourist Office)
- ONDA Moroccan airports
- CTM
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