Erg Chegaga
Morocco's largest and most remote sea of sand, with high dunes stretching for about 40 km. It must be crossed by 4WD, and you'll spend the night in a desert camp.
Erg Chegaga lies about 60 km west of M'Hamid. With no paved roads, you reach it by 4WD on sand and gravel tracks, a journey of 2–3 hours. It is more unspoiled and less crowded than Merzouga. The tallest dune is about 50 m high. Activities include camel riding, sandboarding, watching sunrise and sunset, and stargazing under the Milky Way. Camps range from simple tents to luxury camps with private bathrooms. Most visitors book a two-day, one-night tour from Zagora or M'Hamid. Confirm in advance whether the price includes meals and camels.
Opening hours
All day (must join a 4WD tour)
Nearby sights
- Lake Iriqui
- M'Hamid El Ghizlane
- Erg Lihoudi
- Ouled Driss Kasbah
- Draa Valley Palm Groves & Amezrou
- Tombouctou 52 Jours Sign
- Jebel Zagora
- Ksar Tissergate