Erg Chebbi
Erg Chebbi is an erg in Morocco. It is one of the 16 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia. The site has an elevation of 730 m.
Planning a visit
The climate varies from hot summers to cool winters. In July and August, daily highs reach 40 °C and lows are around 26 °C. During the spring and autumn, temperatures are more moderate; for example, April has a high of 27 °C and October has a high of 28 °C. The coldest months are January and December, when daily lows reach 4 °C and 6 °C. Rainfall is low throughout the year, with most months seeing only 1 to 3 days of rain per month. October is the wettest month with 13 mm of rain.
The site is 415 km from the capital, Rabat. For air travel, the nearest airport is Moulay Ali Cherif Airport in Errachidia, located 95 km from the erg. Another option is Zagora Airport, which is 206 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 40 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 37 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 28 | 21 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 7 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
