Best time to visit Merzouga

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Desert nights get close to freezing in winter.

Merzouga 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

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.

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.