Is there phone signal in Merzouga and the Sahara desert camps?
Orange has 4G in Merzouga and Hassilabied villages and at the western edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. In camps deep in the dunes, coverage is not confirmed. What to expect for a desert night.
In Merzouga and the villages around it, yes. In camps deep in the dunes, not confirmed. Crowd-sourced measurements on nPerf's map show Orange 4G in Merzouga, 4G in Hassilabied and 3G in Khamlia. Camps on the western edge of Erg Chebbi are within reach of that coverage; for the camps further inside the dunes there are no Orange measurements.
Our Morocco eSIM connects to Orange. Maroc Telecom has been measured deeper in the dunes, so if you need to stay reachable overnight, ask your camp which network works there.
Place by place
| Place | Orange |
|---|---|
| Merzouga village | 4G |
| Hassilabied | 4G |
| Khamlia | 3G |
| Camps on the western edge of the dunes | coverage a few kilometres away |
| Camps deep in Erg Chebbi | no measurements |
An area without measurements is not proof of no signal, only that nobody has tested Orange there.
Wi-Fi and power at the camps
Some luxury camps offer Wi-Fi and power in the tent; standard camps have limited or shared charging. Ask when you book if it matters to you.
What to prepare
- Upload and call home in Merzouga before the camel ride out.
- Download offline maps of the Merzouga area.
- Charge everything before you leave the village.
Quick answers
Is there signal in the Sahara near Merzouga?
In Merzouga and Hassilabied, yes, 4G on Orange. In camps deep in the dunes, it is not confirmed.
Is there Wi-Fi in Sahara desert camps?
In some luxury camps. Standard camps often have none.
Which SIM is best for the Merzouga desert?
Maroc Telecom has been measured deeper in the dunes than Orange. In the villages, Orange works well.
Sources: nPerf coverage map (crowd-sourced measurements, updated 20 September 2026), MerzougaWay, Marrakech Desert Trips. Checked 21 September 2026.