Best Time to Visit Merzouga & the Sahara
The best time to visit Merzouga and the Sahara: a month-by-month guide to weather, temperatures and crowds from Best Sahara Tours, so you can plan the perfect desert trip.
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Local tips for planning the perfect Moroccan desert trip.
Planning a Moroccan desert trip raises a lot of questions, and after years of guiding we have heard them all. The Best Sahara Tours blog shares honest, local answers — when to come, what to pack, how the routes differ and how to choose the right camp — so you arrive in the Sahara knowing exactly what to expect.
What to Pack for the Sahara Desert
What to pack for the Sahara desert in Morocco: a practical, local packing list from Best Sahara Tours covering clothing, footwear, sun protection and desert-camp essentials.
Marrakech vs Fes: Which Desert Tour to Choose?
Marrakech vs Fes for a Morocco desert tour: Best Sahara Tours compares the two routes to Merzouga — scenery, driving times and highlights — to help you choose where to start.
Erg Chebbi vs Erg Chigaga: Which Dunes?
Erg Chebbi vs Erg Chigaga: Best Sahara Tours compares Morocco's two great dune seas by access, scenery and remoteness to help you choose the right Sahara experience.
Sahara Desert Camp Guide
A Sahara desert camp guide from Best Sahara Tours: what standard and luxury camps at Erg Chebbi are like, what a night involves, and how to choose the right camp for your trip.
Family Desert Tours in Morocco
Family desert tours in Morocco: Best Sahara Tours shares tips on planning a Sahara trip with children — pacing, camps, activities and how to keep everyone happy on the road.