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Earth-built houses in the village of Khamlia on a hazy day

Destinations

Khamlia

A village south of Merzouga, home to a Gnawa community famous for its music, and a regular stop on 4x4 tours around Erg Chebbi.

Khamlia is a small village a few kilometres south of Merzouga. Its community is known throughout Morocco for Gnawa music, a tradition with roots in sub-Saharan Africa.

Visitors can listen to the music played by local groups, usually with mint tea. Read more about the Gnawa music experience.

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