Best time to visit Merzouga
Go inOctober–April
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Desert nights get close to freezing in winter.
See Merzouga on the globeMerzouga month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Great | 18°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | Erg Chebbi dunes |
| February | Great | 21°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | Erg Chebbi dunes |
| March | Great | 25°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | Erg Chebbi dunes |
| April | Great | 29°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | Erg Chebbi dunes |
| May | Mixed | 33°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| June | Poor | 39°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| July | Poor | 43°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Poor | 42°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Poor | 36°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Great | 29°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | Erg Chebbi dunes |
| November | Great | 22°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | Erg Chebbi dunes |
| December | Great | 18°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | Erg Chebbi dunes |
Festivals, events and seasons in Merzouga
- Oct–Apr🌿 Erg Chebbi dunesCamel treks and starry desert nights.
Good to know
- Flights to Merzouga are usually cheapest in July–September. The catch: highs reach 43°C in July–September.
- Crowds and prices peak in February, April–May and November, so book early.
- Highs pass 35°C in June–September.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Merzouga?
The best time to visit Merzouga is October–April. Desert nights get close to freezing in winter.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Merzouga?
Flights are usually cheapest in July–September, when demand is lowest.
When is Merzouga busiest?
Merzouga is busiest in February, April–May and November.
What is the weather like in Merzouga?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 43°C, and January the coolest at 18°C.
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