How to find a cheap desert camp in Morocco: shared Merzouga and Zagora tours, budget tents, best seasons and simple tricks to cut the cost. Read More
Sahara Desert
Vaccinations & Health Prep for the Moroccan Desert
No jabs are required for Morocco, but Hepatitis A, typhoid, sun care, hydration and travel insurance keep desert travelers healthy from Merzouga to Zagora. Read More
Flights to the Moroccan Desert (Errachidia & Ouarzazate)
Errachidia (ERH) is the nearest airport to Merzouga’s dunes and Ouarzazate (OZZ) suits Zagora, but most travelers fly to Marrakech or Fes and drive. Read More
A Desert Cooking Class in the Sahara
Learn to make tagine and khobz bread at a Sahara camp near Merzouga. What happens, where to go, when, and what a desert cooking class in Morocco costs. Read More
Where Is the Sahara Desert in Morocco? Map & Regions
Morocco’s Sahara lies along the southeastern Algerian border. Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) and Erg Chigaga (M’Hamid) are the main dune fields to visit. Read More
Imperial Cities & the Sahara: The Classic Morocco Route
Pair Marrakech and Fes with the Erg Chebbi dunes on the classic imperial cities Morocco Sahara tour: routes, distances, best season and real price ranges. Read More
What to Wear in the Moroccan Desert at Night
Sahara nights drop 20-25C below midday. Learn what to wear at night in the Moroccan desert by season, with layering tips and a camp packing guide. Read More
Desert Weddings & Proposals in the Moroccan Sahara
Plan a Sahara desert wedding in Morocco: best spots in Agafay, Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga, package costs in EUR, ideal seasons and proposal tips. Read More
Dune Hiking in the Moroccan Sahara
Guide to dune hiking in the Moroccan Sahara: Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga, best seasons, drives from Marrakech and Fes, costs and packing tips. Read More
What to Pack for a Sahara Desert Trip in Morocco
A specific packing list for a Morocco Sahara trip: layers for the 20C day-night swing, two pairs of shoes, a scarf, sunscreen, power bank and cash. Read More