Aubergine tagine with tomato sauce and melted cheese at Restaurant Africa Merzouga
Authentic food at the edge of the Sahara

A serious contender for the best restaurant in Merzouga.

Traditional Berber recipes, generous plates and warm local hospitality in Ksar Khamlia—just minutes from the Erg Chebbi dunes, with a cool air-conditioned dining room for hot desert days.

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★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · 500+ reviews Moroccan · Berber · Vegetarian-friendly
Air-conditioned dining
Vegetarian options
Fresh, generous plates
Families & tour groups
Traditional vegetable couscous served at Restaurant Africa in Khamlia near Merzouga Traditional stuffed Berber pizza known as madfouna in Merzouga
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More than a lunch stop

A welcoming table in Khamlia.

Restaurant Africa brings together the flavors travelers hope to find in the Sahara: fragrant tagines, vegetable couscous, freshly baked madfouna and seasonal fruit, served with the easy warmth of local hospitality.

The restaurant is a comfortable choice for private travelers, families and tour groups exploring Merzouga, the nomad camps, Khamlia, the seasonal lake and the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Authentic Moroccan & Berber cooking
Cool indoor dining in summer
Group-friendly shared dishes
Convenient Merzouga desert stop
Why guests stop here

Desert hospitality, without the rush.

Come for the food, stay for the calm atmosphere and friendly service. It is the kind of restaurant that fits naturally into a full day exploring the Merzouga desert.

Comfortable in the Sahara heat

The indoor dining room is air-conditioned—an important detail when summer temperatures rise around Merzouga.

Ideal for a desert-day lunch

A practical stop after the dunes, Khamlia music village, nomad visits or the seasonal lake—without heading far from the route.

Made for groups and families

Large traditional plates are presented family-style, making lunch social, relaxed and easy to share.

Vegetarian-friendly choices

Vegetable couscous, salads and the aubergine dish make this a welcoming option for guests who prefer meat-free food.

Guest reviews

Loved for food and hospitality.

Visitors consistently mention the fresh food, Berber pizza, attentive service and relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant currently shows a 5.0 Google rating with more than 500 reviews.

★★★★★
“The food was super good! The service was great.”
Beatriz B. · Google review
★★★★★
“Great service and very tasty food—including Berber pizza.”
DL Daly · Google review
★★★★★
Fresh tagines, warm staff and a genuine local atmosphere are recurring themes in guest feedback.
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500+ Google reviews
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Good to know

Before you visit.

Need a table for a family or tour group? WhatsApp is the fastest way to confirm the menu, timing and arrangements.

Where is Restaurant Africa in Merzouga?

The restaurant is in Ksar Khamlia, close to Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes. Use the Google Maps button below for direct navigation.

Does the restaurant have air conditioning?

Yes. Restaurant Africa has an air-conditioned indoor dining room, making it comfortable during the hot summer months in the Sahara.

What food does the restaurant serve?

The menu focuses on Moroccan and Berber dishes, including madfouna (Berber pizza), vegetable couscous, aubergine tagine, Moroccan starters, salads and seasonal fruit.

Are vegetarian options available?

Yes. Vegetable couscous, aubergine tagine, salads and other meat-free choices may be available. Message on WhatsApp to confirm the day’s menu.

Can tour groups and families reserve?

Yes. The restaurant is particularly suitable for families, private groups and desert tours. Contact the team in advance on WhatsApp for larger groups.

How do I reserve a table?

There is no contact form or email booking. Call or send a WhatsApp message to +212 668 284 460.

Aubergine dish served in traditional Moroccan pottery at Restaurant Africa
Come hungry

Your table near the dunes is waiting.

Stop in Khamlia for a relaxed Moroccan lunch, cool air conditioning and the flavors that make a Merzouga desert trip complete.

Ksar Khamlia, Merzouga, Morocco
+212 668 284 460
@restaurantafricamerzouga
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