Merzouga Desert Sunset Dinner & Stargazing: Astronomer-led

Watch the Sahara night sky explained by someone who knows it

A six-hour evening tour in Merzouga combines a hidden desert oasis, traditional Moroccan dinner with mint tea, and a guided stargazing session with an astronomer. Pickup and drop-off are included from Merzouga, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, or nearby villages. The guide speaks English, Spanish, or French, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Minimum age is 17.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert sunset, dinner, and stargazing

• Pickup from Merzouga or nearby
• Explore hidden desert oasis
• Enjoy traditional Moroccan dinner
• Drink mint tea
• Guided stargazing with astronomer

The experience

The tour runs six hours from pickup through drop-off, starting with a drive to a hidden desert oasis where you'll learn about Berber traditions before the sun sets. As daylight fades, you settle in to watch the light change across the dunes, then move to dinner under the open sky. A traditional Moroccan meal arrives with mint tea, the kind of simple, unhurried evening that makes the desert feel less like a destination and more like where you've landed for the night.

The stargazing session is where the tour shifts from sightseeing to something closer to a lesson. An astronomer guides you through the constellations and planets visible from the Sahara, pointing out what the nomads navigated by and what modern telescopes have since revealed. The commentary is available in English, Spanish, or French, so the explanation lands clearly no matter which language you follow.

Pickup happens from Merzouga, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, or the surrounding villages, and the driver returns you to your accommodation once the stargazing ends. Drinks beyond mint tea can be added at checkout if you want them.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from Merzouga, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, or nearby villages.
• guided visit to a hidden desert oasis with Berber cultural context.
• traditional Moroccan dinner with mint tea.
• stargazing session with an astronomer.
• return to your accommodation at the end of the evening.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 20 Sep 2027

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Under 17: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 28 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Morocco Astrotours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish, or French, so you'll follow the stargazing commentary clearly in whichever language you're comfortable with. Book this if you want the night sky explained by someone trained to read it, not just pointed at.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What exactly happens during the stargazing part of the evening?

An astronomer leads the session, pointing out constellations, planets and other features of the night sky visible from the Sahara. The guide shares stories tied to nomadic navigation and explains what telescopes have revealed about the objects overhead.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in Erfoud instead of Merzouga?

Yes. Pickup is available from Merzouga, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, or nearby villages, and the driver will return you to whichever accommodation you're staying in once the tour ends.

Is the traditional Moroccan dinner included, or do I pay extra for it?

Dinner is included in the tour price, along with mint tea. Other drinks can be added at checkout if you'd like them.

What's the hidden desert oasis like, and what do you actually do there?

The oasis is a lesser-known spot in the desert where you'll spend time learning about Berber traditions and the landscape before settling in to watch the sunset. It's the quieter part of the evening before dinner and stargazing begin.

Do I need to be in good physical shape to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's wheelchair accessible, and most of the evening is spent seated or standing in one place rather than hiking or walking long distances.