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Merzouga · The Sahara

Riad Madu

★★★★★

A polished desert riad near Hassilabied, Riad Madu blends Berber warmth with real comfort at the edge of Erg Chebbi. Guests cool off in the pool, gather for Moroccan dinners and music, and set out on camel treks and 4x4 runs into the dunes. Calm, welcoming and well-kept, it's an easy launch point for the Sahara's great sea of sand.

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When to stay in the Sahara

  1. JanGood
  2. FebGood
  3. MarBest
  4. AprBest
  5. MayGood
  6. JunHot
  7. JulHot
  8. AugHot
  9. SepHot
  10. OctBest
  11. NovBest
  12. DecGood
1991–2020 averages for the Sahara. Best = daytime 20–29 °C (68–84 °F) and fairly dry. Hot months still work if you plan around the heat — early starts, pools, the coast and the mountains.

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Brahim Jounh, founder of Gateway2Morocco

Brahim Jounh

Founder · guiding since 1999

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