Erg Chebbi Or Erg Chigaga Which  Desert  To Visit In Morocco

 Spending a night in the Morocco’s Sahara Desert is a one lifetime experience, a lifelong dream for anyone  traveling Morocco Any forum will tell you that there are two places in Morocco where you can actually spend a night in the desert: the dunes of Erg Chebbi and the dunes of Erg Chigaga, both of them require between 8-10-hour drive in the car. The simple answer for this question is it depends on what you like and your travel style.

Erg Chigaga is visited then Erg Chebbi, as it is not easy to access After arriving to the gateway town of M’hamid.the 60 km drive  taking to chigaga dunes have to be by 4X4 and a skilled knowledgeable driver as the road is not sealed and less explored what makes it wilder.Chigaga dunes are for travelers looking for isolated,savage, private and unique experience, It has a wild landscapes driving from mhamid you will pass by  the vast dried up Lake Iriki in the Iriki National Park giving a great view and landscape.

Erg Chebbi is more popular , easy to access and well developed, Hotels line the sting of the desert you can easily hire a 4X4 or take camel ride to climb the desert camp to spend the night. Unlike erg chigaga here you will see more people and camps are not far from each other.

is the Sahara desert in Morocco safe?

the Sahara desert in Morocco is very safe for travelers, I personally have visited the desert as a female traveler with group tours and organized many tours and never had a safety issue.

What is the best time to visit the Sahara Desert?

April, May, September, and October are great months for traveling to the desert, Definitely not a good idea to visit the desert during summer Many of the luxury camps close during July and August as the Weather is too hot, it gets to  50°C. During winter months daytime temperatures are comfortable, but nights can be cold (approximately 10°C).

what you need to know before visiting the Sahara desert In Morocco

Packing list for a trip to the  Desert 

What to pack for  the Sahara Desert

• A windbreaker or light jacket to survive the cooler nights;
• Comfortable, wide  pants  adapted to  the camel’s rough fur;
• Appropriate closed sandals or sport  shoes ;
• A headscarf or hat to block the sun and dust;
•  Sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun;
• A flashlight to use at night at the campsite;
• An extra day or two of any medications you need. There are not too many pharmacies in the desert

6-Things To Do In Morocco’s Sahara Desert 

• Desert Camp Overnight, One of the most magical experiences is to sleep in the desert camp under the stars.
• Camel Trekking in the desert dunes.
• 4X4 TOUR, For those who like adventure activities.
• Meet Nomads Families, Learn more about their lifestyle
• Hunt for fossils. This region is rich in fossils and there are several well-known areas to be sure to find a fossil to take home.
• Listen to Gnawa Music, The desert is the real home of Gnawa Music.