"Chebbi Erg" Merzouga by YolandaC

Merzouga Travel Guide: 181 reviews and 600 photos

sand to spare

Outside of the small town of Merzouga can be found the dunes of Chebbi Erg - one of the reasons so many people flock to this area. Scattered around the dunes can be found little desert resorts, reminded me of resorts scattered around the ocean. The dunes are breathtaking, changing colours every few mins as the sun makes it's way.

Emerging Dunes

Before the sands the road gives way to a track across a barren, rocky terrian. Slowly in the distance the dunes emerge. Recommended is a guide and a four wheel drive.

Movies

evening

Though many movies have been filmed in the area, no matter how many desert segments you've watched on TV, nothing will compare you for how stunning the dunes actually are.

Pros and Cons

Pros:stunning
Cons:some what of a journey
In a nutshell:Worth the journey! The Chebbi Erg is a must see.

Last visit to Merzouga: Jan 2006
Intro Updated Jan 31, 2006
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Reviews (6)

Four wheel drive Transportation (1)

We hired a guide with a four wheel drive right from Marrakesch and we have no regretts about that. Durning the winter... more travel advice

Snoozing in a Berber Tent Things to Do (4)

If you're in the dunes it just ain't an option - gotta try it at least once. Truthfully it was quite comfortable. The... more travel advice

Mint tea at Sunset Things to Do (4)

Lounging on the edge of the desert, sipping mint tea, waiting for a spectacular sunset. more travel advice

Skiing on the Sand Things to Do (4)

Skiing and snowboarding can be arranged. Apparently the sand is better just after a rain because it's a little damp and... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Tenting under the stars

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Comments (3)

iwys Dec 9, 2007 at 7:45 AM Report Abuse

Great photos. I love the camel shadows on the sand.
angiebabe May 30, 2007 at 4:33 AM Report Abuse

Hi because you had 4x4 the driver mustve taken you the back way from Erfoud to the desert otherwise its tarseal all the way from Erfoud thru Rissani toMerzouga and even past to Taouz where the road does end! glad u visited and had a good time!
CoAir13 Feb 21, 2006 at 1:44 PM Report Abuse

I MUST write down those directions to the campground...third dune....got it. Nice photos! Ahhhhhh.....