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4 Unforgettable Tours to the Sahara Desert from Fes
Looking for the best tours to the Sahara Desert from Fes? Explore this curated collection of multi-day trips, including budget-friendly small group adventures and private desert tours in Morocco. If there’s one experience that’s high on many travellers’ lists when visiting Morocco, it’s spending a night in the Sahara Desert. Having been lucky enough to…
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5 Unforgettable Tours to the Sahara Desert from Marrakech
Looking for the best tours to the Sahara from Marrakech? Explore this curated collection of multi-day Moroccan desert trips, including budget-friendly small group adventures and private desert tours in Morocco. Spending a night under the star-studded sky of the Saharan desert is an amazing experience. It’s something that I’ve been lucky enough to do. The…
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7 Best Places to Stay in Ait Benhaddou: Morocco’s Ancient Ksar
Looking for the best places to stay in Ait Benhaddou? Explore this curated collection of auberges, guesthouses and hotels, all within easy reach of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ksar. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the High Atlas Mountains lies the fortified ksar of Ait Benhaddou – an ancient walled city that is now designated as…
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Essential Travel Guide to Zagora: A Gateway to Timbuktu
Looking for the best things to do in Zagora or highly recommended places to stay? Discover the ideal time to visit, tips for getting there and the best tours in this essential travel guide to Zagora. Perched at the base of its namesake mountain, Zagora is a captivating desert town. It lies along the Drâa…
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Visiting Morocco’s Sahara Desert: Everything You Need to Know
Planning on visiting Morocco’s Sahara Desert? Discover everything you need to know to plan an incredible visit, from the best tours and self-drive itineraries to highly-rated desert camps. One of the most transformative experiences I’ve had in Morocco was spending a night under the star-studded sky of the Sahara Desert. Not only did I feel…
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Essential Travel Guide to Agdz: A Drâa Valley Oasis
Looking for the best things to do in Agdz or highly recommended places to stay? Discover the ideal time to visit, tips for getting there and the best tours in this essential travel guide to Agdz. Set amidst a spectacular expanse of desert terrain dotted with palm groves, the town of Agdz is located well…
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Essential Travel Guide to M’Hamid: Gateway to Erg Chigaga
Looking for the best things to do in M’Hamid or highly recommended places to stay? Discover the ideal time to visit the Sahara, tips for getting there and the best Erg Chigaga tours in this essential travel guide to M’Hamid El Ghizlane. Formerly known as Taragalte (which means “the plain of gazelles”), M’Hamid El Ghizlane…
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Essential Travel Guide to Merzouga: Gateway to Erg Chebbi
Looking for the best things to do in Merzouga or highly recommended places to stay? Discover the ideal time to visit the Sahara, tips for getting there and the best Erg Chebbi tours in this essential travel guide to Merzouga. Nestled in the southeast corner of Morocco, Merzouga is a small desert town on the…
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One Week Morocco Itinerary: Marrakech + Sahara + Taghazout
Want a taste of Morocco’s souks, surf and the Sahara? This one week Morocco itinerary from Marrakech to Taghazout explores the best the sun-drenched south has to offer! If you only have a week to spare and want to cover A LOT of ground, then this 7-day Morocco itinerary from Marrakech to Taghazout is for…
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Erg Chebbi vs Erg Chigaga: Planning a Sahara Desert Adventure
Planning a trip to the Sahara Desert? Discover what sets Erg Chebbi vs Erg Chigaga apart to decide which Moroccan dune system is right for you. Exploring the dunes of the Moroccan Sahara is undoubtedly one of the most incredible experiences that this North African country has to offer. The towering, golden peaks seem to…
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Agafay vs Sahara Desert: Which Should You Visit?
Trying to decide between visiting Agafay vs Sahara Desert on your next trip to Morocco? Read on to discover what sets them apart and which one is right for you. From the get-go, I want to say that I think these two desert destinations offer completely different experiences. So it’s not a case of comparing…
