Journal
Notes from the edge of Erg Chebbi
Everything we know about visiting Merzouga well, written by people who have never lived anywhere else.
Itineraries
Morocco in 7 Days: The Best One-Week Itinerary (Marrakech, Sahara & Fes)
A realistic 7-day Morocco itinerary from Marrakech over the Atlas to the Merzouga dunes and on to Fes, with driving times, where to sleep, costs and booking tips.
2 November 2026 · 11 min read
Planning
Hot Air Balloon Marrakech: Prices, Safety & Booking Guide
Compare Marrakech balloon rides, understand flight time versus tour duration, and check pickup, breakfast, weather policies and private upgrades before booking.
2 November 2026 · 9 min read
Planning
How Much Does a Merzouga Desert Trip Cost? Budget vs Luxury
A line-by-line Merzouga budget: transport, desert camps, tours, activities, tips and hidden extras, with budget, mid-range and luxury totals.
1 November 2026 · 10 min read
Planning
Can You Reach a Merzouga Desert Camp by Normal Car?
Do you need a 4x4 for Merzouga? Understand the paved approach, the final camp access, parking, luggage and transfers before you set off.
1 November 2026 · 8 min read
Planning
Merzouga in Summer: Visiting the Sahara with All-Day AC
Is Merzouga too hot in June, July and August? How to plan a summer Sahara trip: the best hours for activities, what to wear, and why a tent with all-day AC changes everything.
31 October 2026 · 10 min read
Planning
Private vs Shared Desert Tour from Marrakech: Is Private Worth It?
Your own driver or a shared minibus? Compare the pace, total cost, camp quality and booking details of a Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour.
31 October 2026 · 11 min read
Planning
Self-Drive vs Guided Tour to Merzouga from Marrakech
Rental car or desert tour? Roads, police checks, real costs and stress levels compared honestly, so you can choose how to reach the Sahara.
31 October 2026 · 12 min read
Planning
Marrakech vs Fes: Which Moroccan City Should You Visit?
Atmosphere, sights, food, budget and hassle compared honestly, plus how to see both cities with a night in the Sahara in between.
30 October 2026 · 12 min read
Planning
3-Day vs 4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech: Which Is Worth It?
Driving hours, stops, comfort and budget compared day by day, so you can pick the right Sahara itinerary from Marrakech to Merzouga.
30 October 2026 · 11 min read
Planning
The Best Time to Visit Merzouga, Month by Month
Temperatures, crowds, sandstorms, stargazing and what to pack for every month in the Sahara — from a family camp that lives on the dunes all year.
14 October 2025 · 12 min read
Planning
Merzouga vs Zagora: Which Moroccan Desert Should You Choose?
Dunes, travel time, activities, camps and budget compared side by side, so you can choose the right Sahara experience for your trip.
30 August 2026 · 10 min read
Families
Merzouga with Children: The Honest Family Guide to the Sahara
Which ages enjoy it most, the long drive, safety, food, sleeping, and the activities kids love — from a family camp that welcomes children every week.
24 February 2026 · 10 min read
Desert life
What a Night at a Luxury Desert Camp Is Really Like (Afternoon to Sunrise)
Arrival, mint tea, the sunset camel ride, dinner, Berber music, the stars, a warm bed with air conditioning or heating, and sunrise on the dunes — honestly, step by step.
3 February 2026 · 10 min read
Desert life
Stargazing in the Sahara: A Complete Milky Way Guide to Merzouga
When to come, how the moon changes everything, what you will see with the naked eye and how to photograph the Milky Way over the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
9 January 2026 · 10 min read
Planning
What to Pack for the Sahara: The Complete Merzouga Packing List
Clothes for every season, the right shoes for the dunes, camera gear, medicine and the small things guests always forget — from a camp that welcomes travellers every night of the year.
6 November 2025 · 11 min read
Travel
How to Get to Merzouga from Fes and Marrakech
Every realistic way into the Sahara — car, private transfer, overnight bus and the small airport most travellers overlook — with distances, times, costs, a route map and the best stops on the way.
28 November 2025 · 14 min read
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