We set our alarms for 6:30 am to give us enough time to climb the sand dunes for sunrise. When we fumbled out of the van, we couldn’t see anything in front of us. Almost out of nowhere, a line of camels appeared right in front us and honestly scared the crap out of us a little.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

Since we couldn’t see much, we immediately started to follow the line of six camels and the tour guide. The sky started to lighten up and the colors… THE COLORS… and silhouettes were amazing. It was so awesome.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

The sand is really cold in the early morning so I wore shoes instead of flip flops. And can I wiggle my toes? Nope. So much sand that wiggling toes is impossible right now.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

But that’s okay. Who needs to wiggle anyways when this is your view.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

I was a little grumpy at 6:30 but waking up early for a Saharan sunrise was well worth it. And we left the kids back in the van so it was a mini date for us.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

Loved watching the progression of colors in the sky.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

Camels loose and eating shrubs while their riders climb the dunes for a better view.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

Hello, sun.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

We were all alone when the sun popped out but then other visitors showed up on our dune after a bit.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

I think it was the 2nd tallest dune here. The tallest was too far and a much steeper climb.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

Break time for the camels (actually they are dromedaries).

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

Such pretty light in the morning.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

And so many footprints in the morning too before they become trampled by humans and camels during the day.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

And back to our campground Haven La Chance for a slow day of recovering from waking up early. Ha.

Camping with camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco (Erg Chebbi) Drove here with our US plated self built Sprinter 4x4 van.

Thanks for following along,
Marlene


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