Sahara & Morocco travel blog
Honest, practical advice from people who live at the edge of the dunes.
Morocco Tour Packages
Morocco Itinerary 10 Days: The Classic Loop with the Sahara, Fes and Chefchaouen
Ten days is the sweet spot for Morocco. Here is our day-by-day route from Marrakech over the Atlas to the Merzouga dunes, on to Fes, Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Rabat, with distances and tips.
Morocco Tour Packages
Morocco Itinerary 7 Days: Marrakech, the Sahara and Fes Without Rushing
A realistic 7-day Morocco itinerary from Marrakech to Fes via the Atlas, the Dades Valley, the Todra Gorge and a night in the Merzouga dunes, with drive times and honest advice on what to skip.
Sahara Activities
Sunrise on the Merzouga Dunes: When, Where and How to See It
Watching the sun rise over Erg Chebbi is the quiet highlight of a night in the desert. Here are sunrise times by season, the best dunes to climb and how to make the most of the morning.
Sahara Activities
Rissani Market Guide: Souk Days, the Donkey Parking and the Old Ksour
Rissani, 35 km from Merzouga, hosts the liveliest traditional souk in the Tafilalet. Here is when to go, what to buy, where to eat and how to see the ksour and Sijilmassa nearby.
Sahara Activities
Khamlia and Gnawa Music: Visiting the Desert Village of Rhythm near Merzouga
Khamlia is a small village south of Merzouga where Gnawa families keep a centuries-old musical tradition alive. Here is its story, what a visit looks like and how to visit respectfully.
Sahara Activities
Stargazing in the Sahara Desert, Morocco: A Night Sky Guide from Merzouga
Why the sky above Erg Chebbi is one of the darkest you can easily reach from Europe, when to come for the Milky Way and meteor showers, and how we plan a night of stargazing in the dunes.
Sahara Activities
Sandboarding in the Sahara: A Beginner's Guide to Erg Chebbi's Slopes
Sandboarding is a joyful, low-cost way to play on the dunes of Merzouga. Our beginner's guide covers technique, safety, the best time of day and what to expect.
Sahara Activities
Quad Biking in Merzouga: A Practical Guide to Riding the Dunes
Quad biking around Erg Chebbi is one of Merzouga's most popular activities. We explain durations, safety, age limits, costs and how to ride responsibly.
Sahara Activities
Camel Trekking in Merzouga: What to Expect from Start to Sunrise
From climbing onto your dromedary to watching sunrise from a dune, here is exactly what a camel trek in Merzouga involves, how long it lasts and how to prepare.
Sahara Desert Tours
Is a 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech Worth It? An Honest Answer
Three days from Marrakech to the Sahara means long drives, but also the Atlas, Ait Benhaddou, two gorges and a night in Erg Chebbi. Here is our honest take on who it suits.
Sahara Desert Tours
Erg Chebbi Dunes: A Local Guide to Morocco's Great Sand Sea
Erg Chebbi is the sand sea at Merzouga's doorstep, with dunes rising to around 150 metres. Learn how it formed, where to go, and how to experience it respectfully.
Sahara Desert Tours
What to Pack for a Sahara Desert Trip: Our Local Checklist
Packing for the Sahara is about layers, sun protection and a small overnight bag. Here is the checklist our team gives guests before every Merzouga trip, season by season.