Desert & Sahara

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

Desert & Sahara

Sahara Desert Weather Month by Month

A general, month-by-month look at Sahara desert weather conditions near Merzouga and Zagora, covering typical day and night patterns across the year without precise temperature figures.

5 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

What to Wear in the Sahara Desert, for Women and Men

What to wear in the Sahara desert for women and men, covering daytime layers, warm clothing for cold nights, footwear for the camel trek, and why a scarf is one of the most useful items to carry.

4 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

What to Pack for a Sahara Desert Tour

A practical packing list for a Sahara desert tour from Marrakech, covering layers for hot days and cold nights, footwear, a scarf for sand and sun, and what to bring for the camel trek and desert camp.

5 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

Private Sahara Tour from Marrakech: Your Car, Your Pace

A private Sahara tour from Marrakech gives you your own vehicle and driver for the road to Merzouga, with flexible stop timings, while the camel trek and desert camp stay the same as a group tour.

5 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara

Luxury Desert Camps in Merzouga: What You Really Get

Luxury desert camps in Merzouga add a private bathroom, a proper bed and a more polished dinner in the dunes, while the camel trek, music and stars stay the same as a standard camp.

5 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

Desert & Sahara