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Merzouga is a small village in southeastern Morocco, about 35 km (22 mi) southeast of Rissani, about 55 km (34 mi) from Erfoud and about 50 km (31 mi) from the Algerian border.
The village is known for its proximity to Erg Chebbi and is a popular destination for tourists.
[1] It has been described as “a desert theme park” and the Erg Chebbi as “a wonderland of sand”.[2] Merzouga has the largest natural underground body of water in Morocco.
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Merzouga was uninhabited but later became a transit point for merchants heading to Timbuktu.
It later became a pilgrimage for the nomads of the Ait Atta tribes and eventually became a tourist destination.
Ancient fortified villages have existed in Merzouga for centuries.
During French colonial rule fortifications were built by troops of the French Foreign Legion after the battles of Taflalet, which occurred between 1916 and 1932.