Erg Chebbi, or the Sea of Dunes, is located to the west of Marrakech near a town called Merzouga. The drive from Morocco’s capital takes nine hours and you will be rewarded with large wind-blown dunes that can reach up to 150 meters high.
The area has been popular since the 1980s due to its proximity to Merzouga, the local tourist center. Merzouga is home to more than 70 hotels in the town and related camps in the dunes. Tourism is the main source of income in this area, with several hotels offering camel trips to Erg Chebbi and luxury camping.
With Morocco’s ergs becoming more accessible over time, visitors come from all over the world to experience the authentic desert experience.