The Archive

Practical, first-hand travel writing.

• How Much Does a Sahara Desert Tour Cost? Real Price Ranges for 2-, 3- and 4-Day Trips2026-06-28
• How to Get from Marrakech to Merzouga — Drive Time, the Sahara Road, and Can You Fly?2026-06-28
• Is a Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech Worth It, How Many Days Do You Need, and Is Merzouga or Zagora Better?2026-06-27
• When Is the Best Time to Do a Sahara Desert Tour in Morocco — and What's It Like in Summer, Winter, Spring and Autumn?2026-06-27
• Should You Book a Sahara Desert Tour in Advance, or Arrange It Once You're in Morocco?2026-06-27
• What's Actually Included in a Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech — and What Costs Extra?2026-06-27
• What Is a Sahara Desert Tour Actually Like? An Hour-by-Hour Walkthrough2026-06-24
• How to Get from Fes to Merzouga — Routes, Drive Time & the Sahara Road2026-06-24
• Is It Cold in the Sahara Desert at Night? What to Expect & Pack2026-06-23
• Merzouga vs Zagora — Which Sahara Desert Should You Visit?2026-06-01
• Morocco Festivals Calendar — Key Events by Month2026-06-01
• Staying in a Moroccan Desert Camp — What to Expect2026-06-01
• Marrakech Food Guide — What to Eat, Where to Eat It2026-06-01
• Morocco Photography Spots — Where to Find the Best Shots2025-12-01
• Chefchaouen — The Blue City: A Complete Guide2025-11-02
• Morocco with Kids — Family Travel Guide by Sahara Desert Adventures2025-10-08
• Shopping the Marrakech Souks — What to Buy, Where & How to Bargain2025-09-14
• Aït Ben Haddou — The Complete Visitor's Guide2025-08-20
• The Moroccan Mint Tea Ritual — History, Etiquette and How It's Made2025-07-01
• Driving in Morocco — What Every Visitor Should Know2025-06-12
• The Classic 7-Day Morocco Itinerary — Day by Day2025-05-05
• Best Riads in Marrakech — A Curated Selection2025-04-18
• The Sahara in Winter: Sunny Days, Freezing Nights2025-04-08
• How Many Days Do You Need for the Sahara?2025-04-08
• The Sahara in Summer: Surviving the Desert Heat2025-04-06
• Things to Know Before a Sahara Desert Trip — Drives, Temperatures & Tips2025-03-30
• What to Eat in the Sahara — Madfouna, Dates & Desert Cooking2025-03-26
• Where to Stay in the Sahara — Desert Camps, Kasbahs & Which Dunes2025-03-24
• Morocco on a Budget — Real Daily Costs & Money-Saving Tips2025-03-22
• What to Pack for Morocco — A Seasonal Packing List2025-02-14
• Is Morocco Safe in 2026? An Honest Traveller's Guide2025-01-10
• Essaouira Weekend Guide: Ramparts, Wind, Gnaoua and Riads2024-09-28
• High Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakech: Imlil, Ourika & What to Expect2024-09-03
• Moroccan Food Beyond Tagine: What to Order and Where2024-08-15
• Walking the Fes Medina: A Practical Guide2024-07-08
• How to Haggle in the Moroccan Souks — Etiquette, Prices and Phrases2024-06-20
• Sahara Desert Camps Explained — Standard vs Luxury, Erg Chebbi vs Erg Chigaga2024-05-12
• Marrakech in Three Days — A Practical Itinerary2024-04-05
• How Much to Tip in Morocco — A Practical Guide2024-03-10

Experiences, sights and neighbourhoods.

• Things to Do in Marrakech
• Things to Do in Fes
• Things to Do in Chefchaouen
• Things to Do in Essaouira
• Things to Do in Agadir
• Things to Do in Tangier
• Things to Do in Merzouga
• Erg Chebbi vs Erg Chigaga: Which Sahara Dunes?
• Merzouga vs Zagora: Which Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech?
• Agafay vs Merzouga vs Zagora: Which Desert Near Marrakech?
• Best Time to Visit the Sahara in Morocco
• What to Pack for the Sahara: A Desert Packing Guide
• Things to Do in Ouarzazate
• Things to Do in Meknes
• Things to Do in Rabat
• Things to Do in Casablanca
• Things to Do in Asilah
• Things to Do in Imlil
• Things to Do in Taghazout
• Things to Do in Ifrane
• Things to Do at Ouzoud Falls
• Things to Do in Dakhla
• Things to Do in Todra Gorge
• Things to Do in Taroudant
• Things to Do in the Ourika Valley
• Things to Do in the Agafay Desert
• Sahara Camel Trekking Guide
• Stargazing in the Moroccan Sahara
• Sandboarding & Dune Sports in the Sahara
• Nomad & Berber Culture in the Sahara
• Rissani & Sijilmassa: Gateway to the Tafilalet
• Khamlia: The Gnaoua Village South of Merzouga
• Erfoud & the Fossils: Date Town and Gateway to Erg Chebbi
• The Dadès Gorge: Switchbacks, Kasbahs and the Valley of Roses
• Dayet Srji: Merzouga's Seasonal Lake and the Flamingos of the Dunes
• The Ziz Valley & Gorges: Morocco's Scenic Spine to the Sahara
• Sahara Desert Photography Guide
• The Sahara with Kids: A Family Guide to the Moroccan Desert
• Sahara Desert Festivals: Nomad Culture & Desert Music
• Merzouga Village: The Dune-Edge Base for Erg Chebbi
• Zagora Town & Base: The Closer Desert Gateway from Marrakech
• Sahara Desert Wildlife & Plants Guide
• M'Hamid El Ghizlane: The Last Oasis & Gateway to Erg Chigaga

Plan the trip — when, where and how.

• The Best Time to Visit Morocco
• Is Morocco Safe to Visit?
• Morocco Visa & Entry Requirements
• What to Pack for Morocco
• Morocco Travel Costs & Budget
• Getting Around Morocco
• Moroccan Food & Drink
• Morocco Etiquette & Customs
• Morocco Itinerary: 7 Days
• Morocco Itinerary: 10 Days
• SIM Cards & Internet in Morocco
• Travelling in Morocco During Ramadan
• Morocco for Women Travellers
• Morocco with Kids: A Family Travel Guide
• Morocco Photography Guide
• Moroccan Arabic & French Phrases for Travellers
• Morocco Honeymoon Guide
• Morocco Itinerary: 14 Days — The Grand Two-Week Route
• Sahara Desert Tour Guide: Merzouga, Chigaga & Zagora
• Trekking the Atlas Mountains: Toubkal, Imlil & Beyond
• Surfing in Morocco: Taghazout, Agadir & Imsouane
• Things to Do in Marrakech: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Fes: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Chefchaouen: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Essaouira: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Agadir: The Essential Guide
• Shopping in the Souks: What to Buy, Fair Prices & Tips
• Things to Do in Rabat: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Tangier: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Casablanca: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Ouarzazate: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Meknes: The Essential Guide
• Morocco in Winter: What to Expect & Where to Go
• Morocco in Summer: Heat, Coast & What Still Works
• Marrakech to Merzouga: Routes, Times & Transport Options
• Morocco Solo Travel: An Honest Guide
• Morocco Family Itinerary: 10 Days with Children
• How Many Days Do You Need in Morocco?
• Best Time to Visit Marrakech
• Best Time to Visit the Sahara in Morocco
• Morocco Travel Checklist: Everything to Do Before You Go
• Getting from Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Your Destination
• Morocco Travel Insurance: What You Need & Why
• eSIMs for Morocco: The Traveller's Guide to Staying Connected
• Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Morocco?
• What to Wear in Morocco: Dress Code for Travellers
• Morocco Public Holidays & Festivals
• Best Beaches in Morocco
• Where to Stay in Morocco: Riads, Hotels & Desert Camps
• Moroccan Souvenirs: What to Buy & Where
• Morocco with a Baby or Toddler: A Practical Guide
• Morocco Road Trip Guide: Routes, Tips & What to Expect
• Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech: The Complete Route Guide
• Best Time to Visit Fes: Weather, Crowds & What to Expect
• Morocco Camel Trekking: How to Plan the Perfect Sahara Ride
• Moroccan Cooking Classes: What to Expect & Where to Book
• Best Time to Visit Chefchaouen: Season, Weather & Practical Tips

Day-by-day routes you can follow.

• 2-Day Merzouga Desert Tour From Marrakech
• 3-Day Sahara Tour via Aït Ben Haddou & Dadès
• 4-Day Erg Chigaga 4x4 Desert Tour
• 5-Day Desert & Atlas Tour From Marrakech
• 2-Day Zagora Desert Tour From Marrakech
• Quad & Camel Desert Weekend at Merzouga
• 3-Day Fes to Merzouga Desert Tour
• 7-Day Grand Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech
• 7-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour
• 5-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Crossing
• 3-Day Erg Chebbi Desert Tour From Fes (Round-Trip)

Honest side-by-side decisions.

• Marrakech vs Fes: Which Imperial City Should You Visit?
• Merzouga vs Zagora: Which Moroccan Desert Should You Choose?
• Marrakech vs Essaouira: Red City or Atlantic Coast?
• Chefchaouen vs Fes: Blue City or Ancient Medina?
• Fes vs Meknes: Two Imperial Cities, One Itinerary Decision
• Agadir vs Essaouira: Which Atlantic Coast City Is Right for You?
• Marrakech vs Agadir: Imperial City or Beach Resort?
• Sahara vs Atlas Mountains: Which Morocco Landscape Should You Choose?
• Casablanca vs Rabat: Business Metropolis or Royal Capital?
• Essaouira vs Taghazout: Atlantic Surf Town or Gnawa Port?
• Fes vs Tangier: Ancient Medina or Gateway to Africa?
• Marrakech vs Chefchaouen: Red City or Blue Pearl?
• Ouarzazate vs Merzouga: Kasbah Country or Saharan Dunes?
• Morocco vs Egypt: Which North African Country Should You Visit?
• One Night vs Two Nights in the Sahara: How Long in the Desert?
• Camel Trek vs 4x4: How to Reach & Experience the Dunes
• Desert Tour From Marrakech vs From Fes: Which Start Point Wins?
• Luxury vs Standard Desert Camp: Which Sahara Night Is Right for You?
• Merzouga vs M'Hamid: Which Sahara Gateway Should You Choose?
• Camel Trek vs Quad Biking: Two Ways to Ride the Dunes
• Private vs Shared Sahara Desert Tour: Which Should You Book?

Cities, deserts and the coast.

• Marrakech
• Fes
• Chefchaouen
• Sahara & Merzouga
• Essaouira
• Atlas Mountains
• Tangier
• Ouarzazate & Aït Ben Haddou
• Casablanca
• Rabat
• Meknes
• Agadir
• Dadès & Todra Gorges
• Ouzoud Falls
• Agafay Desert
• Ourika Valley
• Asilah
• Zagora
• Imlil
• Taroudant
• Taghazout
• Ifrane
• Dakhla
• Skoura
• Tinghir
• Oualidia
• Volubilis & Moulay Idriss
• Midelt
• Sidi Ifni
• El Jadida
• Azrou
• Moulay Bousselham
• Tétouan
• Tafraout
• Mirleft
• Larache
• Béni Mellal
• Rissani
• M'Hamid el Ghizlane
• Aït Bougmez Valley
• Akchour
• Saïdia

Private, tailor-made journeys.

• Merzouga 2-Day Camel Trek & Desert Camp
• Marrakech to Merzouga — 3-Day Desert Crossing
• Erg Chigaga 4x4 Expedition
• Merzouga Quad Biking on the Dunes
• Erg Chebbi Sunrise Camel Trek
• Merzouga Luxury Desert Glamping
• Zagora Overnight Desert — 2 Days
• Erg Chebbi Sandboarding Day
• Draa Valley & Dunes — 4-Day Explorer