The gateway to Erg Chebbi, a sea of orange dunes up to 150 m high on the edge of the Sahara. Camel rides at sunset, nights in desert camps, quad bikes and some of the darkest night skies in Morocco.
Getting thereMarrakech 560 km (about 9 h by road, usually split over 2–3 days) · Fes 470 km (about 7 h) · Errachidia airport 130 km
How long1–2 nights in a desert camp
Best monthsMar, Apr, Nov
When to go
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Weather comfort, from hard (short bars) to ideal (tall bars).
Things to do
- Camel ride to a desert camp at sunset
- Sunrise from the top of a big dune
- Quad bike or buggy ride in the dunes
- Visit Khamlia village and its Gnawa music
- Stargazing on a moonless night
Good to know
- June to August is very hot (often over 40 °C): ride early or late in the day.
- Bring a scarf for sun and wind; camps can tie it Tuareg style.
- Nights in winter can drop close to 0 °C: pack a warm layer.
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