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Choosing Your Type of Desert TourWhen planning a Morocco desert tour, one of the key decisions is whether to take a private tour or join a shared group tour. Both options can deliver a wonderful desert experience, with the same camel treks, desert camps, and spectacular scenery, but they differ significantly in cost, flexibility, atmosphere,...Read More

Preparing for Your First Desert AdventureEmbarking on your first Morocco desert tour is an exciting prospect, and a little preparation and knowledge help ensure the experience is as smooth, comfortable, and rewarding as possible. The Sahara is an extraordinary but demanding environment, and understanding what to expect, from the travel involved to the desert conditions,...Read More

A Dramatic Natural WonderThe Todgha Gorge is one of Morocco’s most spectacular natural wonders, a dramatic canyon where towering limestone cliffs rise hundreds of feet on either side of a narrow valley floor. Located in the High Atlas Mountains on the classic desert tour route, it is a highlight that many travellers wonder whether to...Read More

The Big Question for First-Time VisitorsIf you are planning your first trip to Morocco, you may be wondering whether a desert tour is really worth it. The great dunes of the Sahara lie a long way from the main cities, and reaching them involves significant travel, so it is a fair question to ask whether...Read More

Choosing Your Starting PointOne of the key decisions when planning a Morocco desert tour is where to begin: Marrakech or Fes. Both are magnificent imperial cities and popular gateways to the Sahara, but they offer different routes, distances, and experiences on the way to the dunes. Choosing the right starting point depends on your flights,...Read More

The People of the DesertOne of the most enriching aspects of a Moroccan desert tour is the chance to encounter Berber culture, the ancient and living heritage of the indigenous people of North Africa. The Berbers, or Amazigh as they call themselves, have inhabited Morocco and the Sahara for thousands of years, developing a rich...Read More

The Gateway to the DesertAnyone taking a desert tour from Marrakech will cross the High Atlas Mountains, and travellers often wonder why the route goes over these dramatic peaks and what to expect. The answer is simple: the Atlas Mountains form a great natural barrier between Marrakech and the desert regions of southern Morocco, so...Read More

The Comprehensive Morocco ExperienceA 10-day Morocco tour is one of the best ways to experience the country in depth, offering enough time to explore its greatest highlights at a relaxed, immersive pace. But is ten days really long enough to see everything Morocco has to offer? Morocco is a large and diverse country, with imperial...Read More

The Magic of the Desert LightAmong the many wonders of a Moroccan desert tour, few experiences are as breathtaking and memorable as witnessing sunrise and sunset over the great dunes of the Sahara. These golden hours, when the low sun transforms the desert with extraordinary light and colour, are among the most magical moments of...Read More

Alternative Gateways to the SaharaWhile most travellers begin their Moroccan desert adventure from Marrakech or Fes, the southern towns of Ouarzazate and Errachidia offer excellent alternative gateways to the Sahara, particularly for those already in the south or seeking a quicker route to the dunes. Both towns are much closer to the desert than the...Read More