What a Sahara desert camp overnight is really like: camel ride to the dunes near Merzouga, tagine dinner, stargazing, prices and best seasons. Read More
Sahara Desert
Travel Insurance for a Sahara Desert Trip
Why travel insurance matters for a Morocco desert trip: medical, evacuation, cancellation and gear cover, plus activity exclusions to check before you go. Read More
Birdwatching at Dayet Srji Lake near Merzouga
Dayet Srji lake near Merzouga draws flamingos, waders and desert birds after winter rains. Here is when to go, what you will see and how to get there. Read More
Astronomy & Telescope Nights in the Sahara
Discover astronomy in the Sahara Morocco: dark-sky stargazing and telescope nights at Merzouga and Erg Chigaga, best seasons, costs and what you will see. Read More
How Sahara Sand Dunes Form
Learn how sand dunes form in the Sahara, from weathered Atlas rock to Merzouga’s 150m dunes, plus where and when to see them on a Morocco trip. Read More
Morocco Desert Bucket List: 15 Experiences
The ultimate Morocco desert bucket list: camel trek on Erg Chebbi, night in a Sahara camp, stargazing, sandboarding, kasbahs and more. Read More
Wildlife & Animals of the Moroccan Sahara
From camels and fennec foxes to scorpions, lizards and desert birds, discover the real Sahara desert animals and where to see them in Morocco. Read More
Visiting a Nomad Family in the Sahara
How to visit a nomad family in Morocco’s Sahara near Merzouga and Erg Chigaga: where to go, costs, best season, and how to be a respectful guest. Read More
Sunrise Camel Ride in the Dunes
A sunrise camel ride in the Sahara treks you to a dune crest at dawn. Where to go in Morocco, timing by season, prices, what to wear and welfare tips. Read More
Morocco Desert Trip During Ramadan: What to Know
Planning a Morocco desert Ramadan trip? Expect quieter dunes, slower daytime, magical iftar in camp, and slightly lower prices. Here is what to know. Read More