Sight
Erg Chebbi
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Erg Chebbi is a vast sea of sand dunes in the Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco. Its golden dunes, some reaching 150 meters, create a stunning backdrop for camel rides and overnight desert camps. Visitors can hike to the top for panoramic views, especially at sunset when the shifting light paints the sand in hues of orange and red. The erg's isolation and silence provide a profound desert experience, with starry nights that are unforgettable.
Don't miss
- Sunset camel trek across the dunes to a desert camp
- Sandboarding down the steep slopes of the highest dunes
- Stargazing in the clear, unpolluted night sky
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Erg Chebbi
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inWalking Trip Sunset Into Erg Chebbi Dunes, With Local Guide.4.9★ · 13 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$21 per personSee dates →
Best full dayExclusive 2D1N Marrakech to Fes: Erg Chebbi & Ait Ben Haddou Stop4.9★ · 279 travelers~48 hoursFree cancellationFrom$120 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleMerzouga 4x4 Tour Excursion Around Erg Chebbi Dunes5★ · 26 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$39 per personSee dates →More attractions in Merzouga