Local customs

At the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, the village of Khamlia echoes with the beat of Gnawa drums. A rare place, steeped in history and music, just 7 km from Merzouga.

Caravans once crossed the Sahara loaded with gold and salt, connecting cultures and peoples. Today, the traces of this legendary trade still echo through the alleys of Rissani, the palm groves of Tafilalt, and the silent dunes of Merzouga. Follow these forgotten routes deep into the heart of Saharan history.