Is Sahara (Merzouga) busy?

Sahara (Merzouga) gets busiest in October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Sahara (Merzouga)?

For thinner crowds, visit Sahara (Merzouga) in May, June, July, and August, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Sahara (Merzouga) least crowded?

Sahara (Merzouga) is least crowded in May, June, July, and August.

desert · Morocco · 31.08°N 4.01°W

Best time to visit Sahara (Merzouga) (and when it is crowded)

Sahara (Merzouga) is a desert destination in Morocco. Its peak season is October, and it is least crowded in May, June, July, and August. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

October

Quietest months

May, June, July, and August

Sahara (Merzouga) month by month

How crowded Sahara (Merzouga) gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Sahara (Merzouga) in January: Moderate
Sahara (Merzouga) in February: Moderate
Sahara (Merzouga) in March: Moderate
Sahara (Merzouga) in April: Quiet
Sahara (Merzouga) in May: Quiet
Sahara (Merzouga) in June: Quiet
Sahara (Merzouga) in July: Quiet
Sahara (Merzouga) in August: Quiet
Sahara (Merzouga) in September: Quiet
Sahara (Merzouga) in October: Moderate
Sahara (Merzouga) in November: Moderate
Sahara (Merzouga) in December: Moderate

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Sahara (Merzouga) busy?: Sahara (Merzouga) gets busiest in October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Sahara (Merzouga)?: For thinner crowds, visit Sahara (Merzouga) in May, June, July, and August, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Sahara (Merzouga) least crowded?: Sahara (Merzouga) is least crowded in May, June, July, and August.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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