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Morocco desert travel guides
Written by the people who drive these roads, and honest about the parts that are hard. No affiliate links, and nothing here is trying to sell you a tour you do not need.
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What a Morocco Desert Tour Actually Costs
A seat on a shared minibus to Merzouga costs €35. A luxury operator will charge €900 a head for the same dunes. Understanding that gap — and the fact…
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What a Night in a Sahara Desert Camp Is Really Like
Somewhere between the marketing photographs and the one-star reviews is what actually happens. Here it is, from the moment you leave the vehicle.
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Merzouga vs Zagora vs Agafay: Which Desert?
Three places get sold as "the Moroccan desert" and they are not remotely the same. The difference is dune size against driving time, and it decides…
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What to Pack for a Sahara Desert Tour
Your main luggage stays in the vehicle. What matters is the small bag that goes with you on the camel — and that is where people get it wrong.
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How Far Is Merzouga From Marrakech?
Merzouga is 560 kilometres from Marrakech and about nine hours of driving without stops. Nobody sensible does it without stops. Here is what the road…
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The Best Time to Visit the Moroccan Sahara
The short answer is October and April. The longer answer depends on whether you mind heat more than you mind cold, and whether you are willing to…
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