About Erg Chebbi

"The world has many wondrous sights to see, but few can be experienced like the Erg Chebbi in Morocco. It is one of several ergs in the country. The red desert sand has been blown into massive dunes like this one. Some of the dunes of Erg Chebbi are 150 m (450 ft) high. 

Be sure to stay at one of the hotels and auberges near that operate along the dunes. Experience the desert nomad lifestyle by taking an overnight trip to one of the permanent camps into the erg. Ride by camel away from the hotels and luxury amenities to spend a night surrounded by the red sand and expansive night skies.

If you happen to suffer from rheumatism, you can join Moroccans and be buried neck-deep in the hot sand. A few minutes could leave you feeling better."

Must See

  • Majestic sand sea in Morocco’s desert
  • an opportunity for a variety of adventures
    • desert driving classes
    • camel rides
    • all-terrain vehicle safaris
    •  sandboarding 

How to reach

Taxi from Merzouga to Erg Chebbi, Merzouga takes  6 minutes and the one way fare varies from R 30 to R 40 and covers a distance of 4.6 km
Walk from Merzouga to Erg Chebbi, Merzouga takes about  54 minutes to cover a distane of 4.6 km

Taxi from Arfoud to Erg Chebbi, Merzouga takes  41 minutes and the one way fare varies from R 260 to R 320 and covers a distance of 45.6 km
Drive from Arfoud to Erg Chebbi, Merzouga takes 41 minutes and the fuel cost varies from R 70 to R 110 and covers a distance of 45.6 km

Tips

  • Want a treatment for rheumatism? Moroccans visit Erg Chebbi during the warmest time of the year to be buried neck-deep in the hot sand for a few minutes at a time, as c treatement for  rheumatism
  • In summer, due to the intense heat, the hot desert sand can burn your feet, so make sure to wear thick layered shoes
  • For the safety of young children, the camel guides will often request that younger children ride with them
  • Erg Chebbi’s rolling sand dunes is a challenging destination for people using wheelchairs
  • If you have plans to spend the night in camp, prepare for a warm day keep light clothes and for cold nights pack warm clothing
  • If you are planing to stay for a night or two, do spend your days sandboarding and camel trekking and your nights singing, dancing, and stargazing
  • A must to pack is a headscarf or hat to block the heat from the sun and the dust of the dune
  • Remember to pack any medications you need as you will not find pharmacies in the desert

Visit Time

Sunday:           7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Monday:          7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday:         7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday:    7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Thursday:        7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday:             7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Saturday:        7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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Time you can spend

2 hours to 3 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 10.66°C

 

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