Erg Chebbi
Orange dunes rise sharply from the dark desert around Merzouga, offering ridge walks and overnight Sahara camps.
From a crest, look along the ridgelines for light across untouched ripples and layered dunes. Arrange a named camp operator and agree transfer and meal inclusions in writing. Carry water, prepare for hot days and cold nights, and never drive onto the dunes without a local guide. Sandstorms can obscure the landscape, while rare heavy rain can bring dangerous flash floods.
- Best light
- Sunrise
- Best months
- Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 days