Each evening as the sun takes a slow leave on the horizon, the Sahara puts on a quiet but fascinating show of color for whomever may care to watch. Famously near to the high (some over 800 ft) Erg Chebbi sand dunes, this small desert oasis has a prime seat on the collaborative act.

Nature lovers will find the locale especially charming, particularly in springtime, when the nearby lake, the Dayet Srji, draws large flocks of pink flamingos, storks, and other migratory birds. Adventure seekers looking to spend a night in the desert will find access to the dunes easier from Erfoud, though camel drivers can be hired from Merzouga as well.