The Dunes of Merzouga

At the edge of the small village of Merzouga, the Erg Chebbi unfolds in all its immensity, like an ocean of sand with ever-shifting hues. Spanning over 110 km², this field of majestic dunes, 22 km long and 5 km wide, runs along the Algerian border and forms one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Moroccan Sahara. Some dunes reach nearly 150 metres in height — true mountains of sand, tirelessly shaped by the wind. From their summits, the view stretches across an endless panorama where the desert merges with the horizon.

Exploring the Erg Chebbi means stepping into a fascinating world of silence, light, and infinity. By camel, you will slowly make your way into this grand landscape, moving at the unhurried pace of the caravan. As the sun rises or sets, the spectacle is striking: the dunes blaze with ochre, gold, and red, creating an ever-shifting play of colour.

Witnessing a sunrise or sunset over the Erg Chebbi is a memorable experience, an intimate encounter with the majesty of the desert.