Sahara Desert

Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara, is the place to experience the beauty and silence of the Moroccan desert. This small village is famous for the Erg Chebbi dunes, the highest in the country, and is the perfect starting point for an authentic desert …

Visitors to Marrakech often wonder which desert to choose. Agafay, Zagora and Merzouga are very different experiences: here is how to decide. The Agafay Desert, near Marrakech Agafay is a stony desert about 40 minutes from Marrakech: perfect if you are short on time. It …

The most important thing is warm clothing. Even for one night in the desert in late December, we recommend thermal layers (top and leggings), a fleece, a windproof or down jacket, a scarf, hat and gloves. Otherwise, dress comfortably. Camera gear: protect it from sand …

A trip to Morocco is not complete without the desert: head to Merzouga, with its orange dunes and dromedary caravans on the horizon. For a night in the desert, by camel or on foot, sleeping under the stars, you go to the small village of …

Experience the stillness of the Moroccan Sahara as you rest beneath an incredible sky. Far from city lights and tucked among the dunes, the night sky over Merzouga is a sight not to be missed. As the sun sinks below the horizon and the first …

Morocco has several gateways to the Sahara. Which one to choose depends mainly on how many days you have. If you have 4 or 5 days: Merzouga If time and budget allow, the ideal is a 4 or 5-day tour to the Merzouga desert and …

We live in an age of instant everything: it is all a click away. Yet on the edge of the Sahara, some families still live by the rhythms of the desert, moving with their herds in search of water and grazing. They are the Berber …

Erg Chebbi, also known as the Merzouga desert, is Morocco’s most famous desert and well worth visiting at least once. Here are some tips to plan your trip. The best way to experience it? Sleep in a camp near the dunes. Where is Erg Chebbi? …