Erg Chebbi Morocco, Saharan Morocco

Nestled at the border of the stunning Sahara Desert in Morocco, Erg Chebbi is a sweeping landscape of windblown sand dunes that tower up to the endless blue sky. With dunes reaching upwards of 160 m/525 ft, Erg Chebbi is a striking location that has been host to a selection of movie filming sites as well as its fair share of jaw-dropping Instagram photos.

A 10-hour car ride from Marrakesh, Erg Chebbi is a remote location with only one small gateway village, Merzouga. Within Merzouga, there is a handful of hotels that offer all-inclusive tours of Erg Chebbi on the back of a camel which is a very popular way to experience the exquisite desert landscape. If you use Marrakesh as your jumping-off base for Erg Chebbi exploration then you can expect to stop by a few key UNESCO world heritage locations along the way before thrill-riding your war along the dunes of the desert.

The tours usually include a camel ride, a 4x4 ride, and a campsite where you can spend the night under the impressive night sky, untouched by the modern world’s light pollution. After spending a night, you’ll want to wake up extra early in order to head into the dunes where you can catch the breathtaking light display of the morning sun hitting the dunes and turning them into a fiery display of gorgeous landscape.

Erg Chebbi is a popular, more accessible alternative to Erg Chigaga that still allows you to experience the spectacular display of the milky way. With more touring options available and an easier travel day than its counterpart, Erg Chebbi is a wonderful way to experience the unforgettable in Morocco’s Sahara Desert.