Camel Riding
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Merzouga area
Erg Chebbi Dunes
Erg Chebbi is the extensive dune field beside Merzouga and the defining landscape of the eastern Moroccan Sahara
- LocationNear Merzouga
- TypeDesert
About Erg Chebbi Dunes
Erg Chebbi is the extensive dune field beside Merzouga and the defining landscape of the eastern Moroccan Sahara. Visitors come for guided camel rides, sunrise or sunset viewpoints and overnight desert camps; some operators also offer sandboarding and off-road experiences. The dunes are a natural environment rather than a single ticketed attraction, so the cost depends on the activity booked. Desert weather and the location of each camp vary considerably.
Photos from Erg Chebbi Dunes
Visitor Information
- The dunes are next to Merzouga; they are not Erg Chigaga.
- Camel treks and desert camps are run by separate operators.
- There is no single entrance ticket for Erg Chebbi; costs depend on the activity you book.
- Things to do: camel riding, desert camps, sandboarding and guided 4x4 excursions.
Things to Do in Erg Chebbi Dunes
Quad Biking
10 experiences
Desert Camping
14 experiences
Sandboarding
12 experiences
Walking Tour
41 experiences
Sightseeing
73 experiences
Tours in Erg Chebbi Dunes
Marrakech
3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Tour: Dades, Todra & Erg Chebbi
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Pickup available
- Private available
Activities: Camel Riding · Desert Camping+1 more
From€120/ person
Marrakech
4-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Adventure with Camel, Camp & Dades
- 4 days
- Pickup included
- Private available
Activities: Desert Camping · Camel Riding+3 more
From€225/ person
Marrakech
3-Day Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert & Sahara Camp
- 3 days
- Pickup included
- Private available
Activities: Camel Riding · Desert Camping+1 more
From€199/ person
Merzouga
Erg Chebbi Sunset 4x4 Safari from Merzouga: Dunes & Desert Views
- 3 hours
- Private available
Activities: 4x4 Off-Road · Sightseeing
From€45/ person
Fes
2-Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour with Camel Ride & Camp
- 2 days
- Pickup included
- 2 days
Activities: Camel Riding · Desert Camping+2 more
From€139/ person
Fes
3-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga
- 3 days
- Pickup included
- Private available
Activities: Camel Riding · Desert Camping+3 more
From€179/ person
Agadir
3-Day Agadir to Merzouga Desert Tour ending in Marrakech
- 3 days
- Pickup included
- 3 days
Activities: Camel Riding · Desert Camping+2 more
From€399/ person
Casablanca
7-Day Morocco Tour: Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga & Marrakech
- 7 days
- Pickup included
- 7 days
Activities: Sightseeing · Walking Tour+2 more
From€1,090/ person
Merzouga
Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride & Sandboarding in Erg Chebbi
- 2.5 hours
- 2–2.5 hours
- Sunset camel ride
Activities: Camel Riding · Sandboarding
From€25/ person
Merzouga
Merzouga Overnight Desert Camp with Camel Trek, Dinner & Breakfast
- 2 days
- 1 night in desert camp
- Dinner & breakfast
Activities: Camel Riding · Desert Camping+1 more
From€75/ person
Merzouga
Merzouga 4x4 Desert Safari: Khamlia Gnawa Music & Nomad Visits
- 3.5 hours
- Private available
- 3–4 hours
Activities: 4x4 Off-Road · Sightseeing
From€39/ person
Merzouga
Merzouga Quad Bike Adventure in Erg Chebbi with Sandboarding
- 1 hour
- 1 or 2 hours
- One quad per driver
Activities: Quad Biking · Sandboarding
From€45/ person
How to Get There
Best Time to Visit
Desert summers are extremely hot and winter nights can be cold. Sunrise and sunset times vary with the season.
Travel tips
- Protect the dunes and follow qualified guides.
- Check camp access, facilities and alternatives to the camel ride before booking.
FAQs About Erg Chebbi Dunes
What can visitors do at Erg Chebbi?
Guided camel rides, sunrise or sunset viewpoints and overnight desert camps; some operators also offer sandboarding and 4x4 excursions.
Is there an entrance fee for Erg Chebbi?
No single entrance ticket applies to the dunes; what you pay depends on the activity or camp you book.
Related Places & Articles
Khamlia Village
Khamlia is a village near Merzouga associated with Gnaoua musical traditions and community-based cultural visits
