Erg Chegaga, also written Chigaga, is distinct from Erg Chebbi near Merzouga. Reaching it is part of the experience: the approach crosses open desert rather than following a paved road to a village at the dune edge. Camp location and facilities vary.
What to see
Dune ridges and the changing light across the sand.
What to do
Book a supported journey with a local operator and agree on camp facilities, transfers and time at the dunes.
Practical information
Confirm current access, opening arrangements and local conditions before travelling. Use local guides for unfamiliar paths; respect private homes, cultivated land and requests about photography. Accommodation and dining links may refer to your Ouarzazate base or an onward stop; check the address on each listing.
Getting here
Common routes approach from M’Hamid or form a loop towards Foum Zguid and Taznakht through the Iriki area, when conditions permit.
