Choosing your desert
Zagora or Merzouga: Which Desert Trip Should You Choose?
Zagora is closer to Marrakech, Merzouga has the tall dunes of Erg Chebbi. Distances, what each desert really offers, and a third option many travellers miss.
Morocco Desert Travel Guides
Honest, practical guides to the Sahara in Morocco: when to go, which dunes to choose, what to pack and how the trips really work.
Desert experiences
Things to Do in the Sahara Desert in Morocco (and What to Skip)
What is really worth doing in the Moroccan Sahara: a dune at sunrise, a dark-sky camp, a camel ride done well, a trek on foot, the oases on the way, and two classic traps to avoid.
Choosing your desert
Marrakech to Merzouga: Route, Driving Time and the Best Way to Go
How far Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes are from Marrakech, the road across the Atlas, where to stop for the night and which trips make the journey worth it.
Planning your trip
How Much Does a Sahara Desert Tour in Morocco Cost?
Real prices from our own trips: what a camel ride, a 3-day 4x4 tour, a luxury camp or a 10-day trek costs, what is included and what makes the price change.
Planning your trip
Best Time to Visit the Sahara in Morocco, Month by Month
Spring and autumn are the easy choice, winter has the best stars and the coldest nights, and summer needs a plan. Here is how each season really feels on a desert trip.
Choosing your desert
Erg Chigaga or Erg Chebbi: Which Sahara Desert Is Right for You?
Two famous dune fields, two very different trips. An honest comparison of access, scenery, crowds and travel time from Marrakech.
Planning your trip
What to Pack and Wear for a Sahara Desert Tour in Morocco
Layers, a scarf, closed shoes and a few small things make a desert night comfortable. A practical packing list for a camel ride and a night in camp.
