Merzouga, Morocco
Merzouga Desert

Walk across a rippling ocean of sand and through shimmering heat waves as you experience the harsh beauty of the largest desert on earth, the Sahara.

The route from Marrakech to the Sahara is a runway of packed sand and mountain passes, smooth highways leading you towards a swirling, undulating ocean of brown. The first stop on your Saharan adventure is a gateway town where your arranged expedition guide will meet you. The Bedouin tribe villages are a rustic work of art, squat brick buildings packed close together with the barest cracks running between them as passage between the streets. Pools of sand are even set aside for a natural spa, buried neck-deep with smooth, warm grains hugging your aching joints and muscles.


You can choose to set off across the dunes such as Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga on the iconic humped creatures of the desert, the camel, through a safari or opt to set off on foot. Sand-boards and skis, quad bikes and sleds are all part of the thrill of experiencing the shifting sands of the Sahara. By night, as the temperatures plunge and the inky night takes over the sky, huddle around the warm haze of a campfire, the scent of wood smoke a comforting presence in the air. With a bed of warm sand to cradle you and a tapestry of inlaid gems across the sky, a night out in the desert is an unforgettable experience for all.


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Tips Before You Go
The best times to visit are in May and October when the weather is most bearable for travel. Remember to pack protective wear that conforms to traditional requirements of the villages, often as suggested by the tour agencies before heading off to the desert outposts to begin your camping trip.
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