Dar Haroun

Near the Ziz Valley palm groves on route N13, Dar Haroun sits at Erfoud's southern edge, the last stop most travellers make before the piste toward Merzouga's dunes. Rooms open onto a shaded riad courtyard rather than the road, cutting truck noise from the highway outside.

A rooftop terrace catches sunset over the palmeraie, and staff arrange 4x4 transfers into the Sahara with advance notice. The setup suits overnight desert-trip travellers more than long-stay guests, with Erfoud's Sunday fossil market a short walk away.