Erg Chebbi is the accessible Saharan dune field of southern Morocco, with dunes to 150 m and camps set among them reached by camel or 4x4 from Merzouga. The standard trip is a sunset ride in, a night at camp and sunrise on the dunes. It is a long drive from Marrakech, usually broken at Dades or Todra.
Related activities
Camel trek and desert camp
Sunset ride into the erg with an overnight in a dune camp.
Sandboarding on Erg Chebbi
Board the high dunes in the early morning.
How to get to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi
Merzouga and Erg Chebbi sits in Morocco. It pairs well with Jemaa el-Fna, Bahia Palace, Jardin Majorelle, so you can group them on the same day.
Tips for your visit
Related things to do here include Camel trek and desert camp, Sandboarding on Erg Chebbi.
Merzouga and Erg Chebbi FAQ
Where is Merzouga and Erg Chebbi?
Merzouga and Erg Chebbi is in Morocco.
What is near Merzouga and Erg Chebbi?
Nearby places include Jemaa el-Fna, Bahia Palace, Jardin Majorelle, Ben Youssef Madrasa.
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