Merzouga Dunes
📍 Meknes-Tafilalet , Errachidia · Nearest city: Jorf (61 km)
31 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 808 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
31.07730, -3.99220Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:07 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~3900 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~3900m · wind 13 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~3831 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~3831m · wind 20 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~3984 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~3984m · wind 23 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 1.00 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
EVERYWHERE you want !!!!
Rules and notes
Nooooo... ;o)
Pilot comments
A bout my GPS Point.... I think Google Eart mistaked by a worst GPS Entering point... You can see the Merzouga Spot at the East of the GPS Point .... STRANGE
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