Khamlia (original) (raw)

Khamlia is a small village located on the edge of sand dunes of Erg Chebbi in southeast Morocco near the Algerian border. The village is also called the southern gateway to the Sahara, which begins in Algeria. There is a larger village named Merzouga in about 7 km away from Khamilia. From here you can get to Taouz, Zagora and a mineral mines. There are few shops, a primary school, a small guesthouse, a cafe and a restaurant Nora in Khamilia. There is also electricity and water. The number of houses is about 60-80 with around 250-300 people living there.