Desert & Sahara

Destination guides, day trips and practical tips for Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara.

Desert & Sahara

One Night or Two in the Sahara?

The real difference between a 2-day and a 3-day Sahara desert tour from Marrakech, what changes about the drive and the camp, and four live tours to compare before you book.

5 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

Sahara Desert FAQ: 30 Questions Travellers Ask

Thirty short, direct answers to the most common questions about booking and taking a Sahara desert tour from Marrakech, from route and camp details to payment and cancellation.

5 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

10 Mistakes to Avoid on a Sahara Desert Tour

Ten common mistakes travellers make when booking and taking a Sahara desert tour from Marrakech, and how to avoid each one before you leave.

4 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

The Sahara During Ramadan: What Changes for Travellers

What actually changes on a Sahara desert tour during Ramadan, from meal timing to the pace of daily life, and what to confirm before you book.

5 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

Shared or Private Desert Tour: Which Is Better?

The difference between a shared Sahara desert tour and a private one, who each suits best, and four live Marrakech to Merzouga tours to compare before you book.

5 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

How Far Is Merzouga from Marrakech? Distance and Driving Time

An honest, hedged look at the Marrakech to Merzouga distance and driving time based on our own multi-day Sahara tour routes, rather than a single non-stop journey.

4 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

Toilets, Showers and Electricity in Desert Camps

What desert camp facilities actually look like on our Merzouga tours, from shared bathrooms in standard camps to private bathrooms in luxury tents, plus electricity and charging.

4 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

Food in the Sahara: What You Eat in a Desert Camp

What meals are actually included in a Merzouga desert camp stay on our Sahara tours, from dinner and breakfast inclusions to dietary options and where meals are served.

4 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

Is the Sahara Desert Safe for Travellers?

An honest, practical look at Sahara desert safety in Morocco for travellers, covering heat, road travel, camels and why checking your own government's travel advice matters.

5 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

Erg Chigaga vs Erg Chebbi: An Honest Comparison

How Erg Chigaga and Erg Chebbi compare for access, dunes, camps and crowds, and why our current Sahara tours go to Erg Chebbi near Merzouga.

5 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

The Valley of Roses: Kelaat M'Gouna

Where the Valley of Roses and Kelaat M'Gouna sit on the road to the Sahara, why the area grows Damask roses, and how it fits into Marrakech to Merzouga desert tours.

5 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

Rissani Market: A Real Desert Souk

What Rissani's traditional souk is like, where the town sits near Merzouga, and how it fits into Sahara desert tours from the dunes.

4 min readUpdated 16 October 2026