Sahara & Desert
Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour: The Route Stage by Stage
Crossing Morocco from Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara: distances, drive times, the stops worth making and why the one-way route saves a day.
Expert guides written by our local team: Sahara trips, day trips, cities, food and practical tips.
Crossing Morocco from Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara: distances, drive times, the stops worth making and why the one-way route saves a day.
How big the Erg Chebbi dunes are, how to reach them, the villages around them and the best things to do in and around Merzouga.
Spring and autumn are the sweet spots, but every season has something to offer. Temperatures, wind, crowds and moon phases for a Moroccan Sahara trip.
The Agafay desert is 40 minutes from Marrakech and looks nothing like Merzouga. Here is what it is, what you can do there and how to make the most of a sunset visit.
What actually separates a luxury desert camp in Merzouga from a standard one, what it costs, and how to add an upgrade to a desert tour.
A practical, tested packing list for a Moroccan Sahara tour: what to wear on the camel, what to bring for a cold camp night and what to leave in Marrakech.
Merzouga has the big dunes, Zagora is closer. A straight comparison of distance, scenery, camps and cost to help you pick the right desert trip.
How many days you really need, which dunes to aim for, what the drive over the Atlas involves and what a Sahara desert tour from Marrakech typically includes.