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Moonlight Dune Hikes in Erg Chigaga
Even if you’ve never been to Erg Chigaga (Click here) before, you’ll instinctively find your
way to the summit of the dunes at nightfall. Sun-dazzled eyes gladly adjust to the clear
moonlight, and bare feet soon find their footing along the rippled ridges. Soft sand catches any
stumble, and as you reach the crest, you can hear the Sahara singing in the night winds. Stars
have never seemed clearer, and with good reason: at Erg Chigaga, you’re not only off the grid,
but two and a half hours by 4WD or a couple of days by camel from the nearest streetlight.
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