5 days / 4 nights
5-Day Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga Tour from Marrakech
Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate …
Price on request
Erg Chebbi, the great dunes of Merzouga
Erg Chebbi is the best-known dune field in Morocco: a ridge of orange sand about 22 km long and 5 km wide, with dunes up to roughly 150 m high, rising straight out of the stony plain next to Merzouga. Camps stand in the hollows between the dunes, from simple tents to luxury tents.
Trips that visit this place
4 days / 3 nights
4-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Erg Chebbi
Fes → Merzouga → Erg Chebbi …
From €515 per person
2 days / 1 night
Erg Chebbi Camel Trek from Merzouga: Sunset Ride or Overnight Camp
Merzouga → Erg Chebbi → Merzouga
From €65 per person
Best time to go
Our 3 trips here are planned from October to April.
- January: 3 of 3 trips
- February: 3 of 3 trips
- March: 3 of 3 trips
- April: 3 of 3 trips
- May: 0 of 3 trips
- June: 0 of 3 trips
- July: 0 of 3 trips
- August: 0 of 3 trips
- September: 0 of 3 trips
- October: 3 of 3 trips
- November: 3 of 3 trips
- December: 3 of 3 trips
March to May and September to November are the most pleasant months. Winter nights are cold and summer days are very hot.
Guide
How to get there
Merzouga is about 550 km from Marrakech, a drive of 8 to 9 hours, and roughly 340 km from Fes. Most travellers break the journey with a night in the Dades or Todra valleys, or take a private tour that includes it.
Ways to visit
The classic visit is a camel ride at sunset, a night in a Berber camp and a ride back at sunrise. You can also come on a 4-day private tour from Fes, or as part of a 5-day tour from Marrakech that also visits Erg Chigaga.
Around Erg Chebbi
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Frequently asked questions
Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga: which one should I choose?
Erg Chebbi has taller, more photographed dunes and is easier to reach from the north, with a wide choice of camps. Erg Chigaga is wilder, bigger and quieter, but further away and reached by piste. The 5-day tour from Marrakech visits both.
How many days do you need to visit Erg Chebbi?
Our trips that visit Erg Chebbi last from 2 to 5 days. The shortest is Erg Chebbi Camel Trek from Merzouga: Sunset Ride or Overnight Camp, starting in Merzouga.
How much does a trip to Erg Chebbi cost?
Our trips visiting Erg Chebbi start from €65 per person (Erg Chebbi Camel Trek from Merzouga: Sunset Ride or Overnight Camp). Each trip page shows its prices per group size.
Can you start a trip to Erg Chebbi from Marrakech, Fes and Merzouga?
Yes. Our trips that visit Erg Chebbi start in Marrakech, Fes and Merzouga. The meeting point and pick-up details are on each trip page.
When is the best time to visit Erg Chebbi?
We plan these trips from October to April.