A family-run hotel in Merzouga Centre
Located in Merzouga Centre, Merzouga Hotel Lexpert is a small family-run hotel, with a roof terrace looking out over the dunes. It is a possible stop on a 3-day tour from Marrakech or for an extended stay at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
The welcome is around mint tea and Tafilalet dates. The building is built in the local style, with patios and terraces looking out over the Erg Chebbi dunes.
The hotel offers rooms in the main building as well as an overnight option in a nomad tent desert camp.
At a glance
Rooms and comfort
The rooms benefit from the natural insulation of traditional walls and individual reverse-cycle air conditioning.
The decor draws on Moroccan craftsmanship: zelliges, tadelakt, locally woven wool rugs and hammered copper light fixtures. The en-suite bathrooms have walk-in showers and argan-oil toiletries.
Several room categories are available, from the standard double to family suites sleeping up to 5 people, with private terraces facing the dunes.
Home cooking
The chef prepares southern Moroccan dishes with produce bought each morning at the Rissani souk.
At dinner: Madfouna (bread stuffed with minced meat, spices and eggs), lamb tagine with prunes and almonds, harira, royal couscous with seven vegetables. Meals are served under the caidal tent or on the terrace.
Breakfast includes fresh-squeezed orange juice, Moroccan pancakes (msamen and baghrir), eucalyptus honey, local olive oil and fresh cheese. Vegetarian or gluten-free options on request.
Location and nearby activities
From Merzouga Centre, you can arrange desert excursions on site:
Camel trek
Departure from the hotel for an hour-and-a-half sunset ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Quad & buggy outings
Recent 450cc quads for hire with a guide to explore the dunes.
Gnawa village of Khamlia
Visit the nearby village of Khamlia to hear Gnawa music and the krakebs.
Authentic Rissani Souk
Excursion to the traditional Rissani market (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays) to see the camel market and the spices of Tafilalet.
The sky is clear at night, with no urban light pollution, visible from the roof terrace.
Families and services
Merzouga Hotel Lexpert welcomes families and small groups: cots and high chairs available free of charge on request. Staff speak French, English, Spanish and Arabic.
Other facilities: free wifi in the common areas and rooms, laundry on request, guarded private parking 24/7, and the possibility of organising private events (birthdays, themed evenings, Berber weddings).
Guest reviews
Traveller reviews mention above all the cleanliness of the facilities, the local cooking and the welcome from the staff. Merzouga Hotel Lexpert has a rating of ⭐ 4.6/5 based on 68 reviews.
Its proximity to the Erg Chebbi dunes makes it a good option for watching the sunrise and sunset without a long journey. To prepare your full itinerary, find all our programmes on Excursion Merzouga.
GPS location
GPS coordinates of the property: Latitude 31.0954, Longitude -4.0112.
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