Two Gateways to the Moroccan Sahara When planning a desert tour from Marrakech, one of the most common decisions travelers face is choosing between Merzouga and Zagora, the two main gateways to the Moroccan Sahara. Both offer a genuine desert experience with camel trekking and overnight camps, but they differ significantly in the type of...Read More
Is a 2-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech Possible? Many travelers arrive in Marrakech with only a couple of free days and one burning question: can they still experience the Sahara? The answer is yes, a two-day desert tour from Marrakech is entirely possible, and for time-pressed visitors it can be the perfect solution. In two...Read More
Why Morocco Works So Well for Families Parents planning an adventurous family holiday often wonder whether Morocco, and a desert tour in particular, is a sensible choice for travelling with children. The answer is a wholehearted yes. Morocco is one of the most family-friendly destinations in North Africa, and a desert tour delivers exactly the...Read More
Erg Chigaga: Morocco’s Wild, Remote Sand Sea While the dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga are Morocco’s most famous, there is another great sand sea that offers a wilder, more remote, and less-visited desert experience: Erg Chigaga. Located deep in the desert beyond the town of M’Hamid, in the far south of the country, Erg...Read More
Why Six Days Is Ideal from Casablanca A six-day Morocco tour from Casablanca strikes an excellent balance, long enough to experience the country’s greatest highlights at a comfortable pace, yet short enough to fit within a single week of vacation. Starting from Casablanca, Morocco’s main international gateway, makes perfect sense for travellers arriving on long-haul...Read More
The Ultimate Grand Tour of Morocco A twelve-day Morocco tour from Casablanca is the ultimate grand tour, allowing you to explore the entire country in remarkable depth and at a leisurely, immersive pace. With twelve days, you can experience the imperial cities, the Sahara desert, the blue city of Chefchaouen, the Atlantic coast, the Atlas...Read More
A Quick Desert Escape from Fes For travellers based in Fes with limited time, a two-day desert tour offers the perfect quick escape into the Sahara. It is entirely possible to reach the great dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga, ride a camel across the sand, spend a magical night at a desert camp beneath...Read More
The Perfect Pairing: City and Sahara Many travellers arriving in Marrakech want to experience both the vibrant energy of the city and the serene beauty of the Sahara, and combining the two makes for a wonderfully balanced Morocco trip. Marrakech and the desert offer completely different but complementary experiences: the city dazzles with its bustling...Read More
The Big Decision: Private vs. Group Once you have decided to take a Moroccan desert tour, one of the most important choices you will make is whether to travel privately or join a shared group. This single decision shapes almost every aspect of your experience: how much you pay, how flexible your itinerary is, who...Read More
Why Start Your Morocco Tour in Casablanca? Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city and its main international gateway, which makes it the natural starting point for many travelers’ journeys through the country. If you are flying in on a long-haul route, chances are you will land at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport, the busiest in Morocco, with...Read More