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Merzouga, Zagora or Agafay with only 2–3 days?
Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) has the tall orange dunes, but it is far: about a day's drive from Marrakech. Zagora is closer, but its dunes are small. Agafay, an hour from Marrakech, is a stony desert with camps and views, not sand dunes.
Pick by what you want: real dunes means Merzouga and at least 3 days; a desert night with little driving means Agafay; Zagora is in between.
Prices for each: Day trips from Marrakech and The desert.
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Operator content everywhere, and travellers surprised that Agafay has no dunes.
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