Sahara & desert trips

Is there wifi at desert camps in Merzouga?

Some desert camps in Merzouga now offer wifi, and many spots in the dunes get a usable mobile signal, but you should expect it to be slow, patchy or absent and plan for a largely offline night. Luxury camps are most likely to advertise wifi; standard and basic camps often have none at all.

Mobile data (a local SIM or eSIM) frequently works better than camp wifi and covers much of the Erg Chebbi area, though it fades deeper in the dunes. If you need to be reachable, tell your camp in advance and check coverage before you head out.

Honestly, the disconnection is part of the appeal — a clear night sky with no screens is what people remember. Download anything you need beforehand and treat the camp as a chance to switch off.

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