Sand dunes at Merzouga will be shifting and sculpting according to the winds. Make a point of waking up early to see the magnificent sunrise on the desert.
Tamegroute is home to famous mosques, its influential medersa (Koranic school) and its library collection which includes magnificent illuminated Korans.
This village is also known for its pottery made characteristically in green and brown. Green is obtained from manganese and copper, while brown comes from antimony and copper. The prices cannot be beaten.