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Honest, practical advice from people who live at the edge of the dunes.
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Berber Culture and Nomad Life in the Sahara: A Local Introduction
An introduction to Amazigh (Berber) culture and nomad life around Merzouga: language, tents, hospitality, music, and how to visit respectfully.
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Morocco Weather by Month: When to Visit the Cities, Mountains and Sahara
Month-by-month Morocco weather for Marrakech, Fes, the High Atlas, the coast and the Merzouga desert, with honest advice on the best times to travel.
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Money in Morocco: ATMs, Cards and Cash on a Sahara Trip
Everything you need to know about money in Morocco before a desert trip: dirham basics, ATMs, card acceptance, exchange and how much cash to carry.
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Tipping in Morocco: How Much to Tip Guides, Drivers and Camp Staff
A clear guide to tipping in Morocco, with realistic amounts in dirham for restaurants, guides, drivers, porters and desert camp teams.
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Moroccan Food to Try on a Desert Trip: From Tagine to Madfouna
The Moroccan food to try on the road to the Sahara, from tagines and couscous to madfouna, Erfoud dates and desert-camp bread baked in the sand.
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What to Wear in Morocco: A Practical Guide for Cities, Mountains and the Sahara
What to wear in Morocco for every stop on a desert trip, from the medinas of Fes and Marrakech to the High Atlas and a night in the Sahara.
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Is Morocco Safe for Tourists? An Honest Guide from a Local Desert Team
An honest, local answer to whether Morocco is safe for tourists, covering scams, health, solo and female travellers, roads and the Sahara itself.