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
Lat / Lng:
31.07730, -3.99220Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
Jan
95
21°C
Feb
90
22°C
Mar
70
26°C
Apr
68
29°C
May
68
34°C
Jun
45
39°C
Jul
35
43°C
Aug
35
42°C
Sep
71
32°C
Oct
78
28°C
Nov
85
24°C
Dec
100
18°C
⭐ Best month: Dec (100/100, 18°C, 0mm lluvia) · Worst month: Aug (35/100, 0mm lluvia)
☀️ Sun times (local · Africa/Casablanca)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 06:40
Solar noon: 13:14
Golden hour: 18:48 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 19:48
Day: 13.1 h daylight hours
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 !!!!
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Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.