Trekking through the Atlas Mountains may have been your motive for travelling to Morocco but it would be a great pity to leave the country without tasting some of its other delights. Morocco offers travelers the opportunity to visit the Sahara desert, most centering around Erg Chebbi, largest sand dunes as well Erg Chigaga sand dunes of Zagora and Mhamid.
The dunes of Erg Chebbi reach a height of up to 160 meters and altogether spans an area of 50 kilometers from north to south and up to 5-10 kilometers from east to west. From the 8th to the 14th century there was a separate kingdom, known as Sijilmassa, which was prosperous due to caravan routes. Merzouga the local tourist center is located near the edge of the dunes.
Erg chegaga dunes or sea of the sand because the dunes are like the waves of the sea These magical dunes are located about 60 Km west of M'hamed last oasis in the Draa Valley. Chegaga Dunes along 40 km and about 10 km off the main dune of Erg chegaga rises about 200 m above sea level.
Chigaga dunes relatively difficult to access only accessible by 4x4, camels or on foot.
Take tours into the Sahara desert to experience riding camels, enjoy the sunset and sunrise from high dunes, then spend the night in nomadic tents on the sand dunes under the stars.