Morocco travel blog: practical advice for the Sahara, the cities and the road between

Straight answers to the questions our travellers ask us every week: when to come, what to pack, how safe it is, which dunes to choose and what a night in a desert camp is really like. Everything here comes from the routes we drive, from Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca and Tangier.

Practical tips

Best Time to Visit Morocco: Month-by-Month Guide

The best time to visit Morocco, month by month: when to go for Marrakech and Fes, the Atlas, the coast and the Sahara, plus Ramadan tips and desert seasons.

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Women travellers walking through a souk in a Moroccan medina

Is Morocco Safe? A Practical Guide for Travellers

Is Morocco safe? Practical advice on medinas, scams, women travellers, dress, driving and desert nights, from a local tour team based in Marrakech.

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Colourful stalls in a covered souk in Marrakech

What to Wear in Morocco: Clothing and Sahara Packing List

What to wear in Morocco for cities, mosques, the Atlas and desert nights: practical advice for women and men, season by season, plus a Sahara packing list.

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Places and routes

Marrakech with the snowy Atlas mountains behind

Morocco Itinerary 7 Days: 3 Routes with the Sahara

Morocco itinerary 7 days: three tested routes – a Marrakech loop, Fes to Marrakech and the north with imperial cities – day by day, with a night in the Sahara.

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Chefchaouen's blue houses on the hillside below the Rif mountains

Things to Do in Chefchaouen: The Blue Town Guide

Things to do in Chefchaouen: why the town is blue, the medina, Ras el Ma, the Spanish mosque viewpoint, Akchour, getting there from Fes or Tangier, how long.

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Chouara tannery dye pits in the Fes medina seen from a terrace, with workers in the vats

Fes Medina Guide: Tanneries, Madrasas and Souks

Fes medina guide: how to explore Fes el-Bali, visit the tanneries and madrasas, shop the souks, find a local guide and start your Sahara trip from Fes.

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The ksar of Aït Ben Haddou seen from across the Ounila river

Aït Ben Haddou: History, Films and Visiting Tips

Aït Ben Haddou guide: the UNESCO ksar's history, the films shot there, the best light, how to visit and how to pair it with Ouarzazate on the way to the Sahara.

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Traveller on an empty road in southern Morocco

Erg Chebbi vs Erg Chigaga: Which Sahara Dunes to Choose

Erg Chebbi vs Erg Chigaga compared: drive times from Marrakech and Fes, dune size, camps, crowds and who each suits, plus Zagora as the short option.

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The Sahara experience

Two people sitting on a dune looking out over the Sahara

Merzouga Desert Guide: Erg Chebbi Dunes and Travel Tips

Merzouga desert guide: where Erg Chebbi is, how to get there from Marrakech or Fes, how long to stay, things to do, where to sleep and when to go.

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Sahara Desert Camp Morocco: What to Pack, When to Go

A night in a Sahara desert camp in Morocco: what happens after sunset, month-by-month temperatures, the best time to visit the Sahara and what to pack.

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A Sahara desert camp in Morocco seen from above, tents arranged around a sand courtyard in the Erg Chebbi dunes

Sahara Desert Camp Morocco: Standard vs Luxury

Sahara desert camp in Morocco: standard vs luxury camps in Merzouga, what a night in the dunes includes, how to choose and what to bring in your overnight bag.

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Camel with a striped saddle blanket resting on the sand before a ride

Camel Ride in the Sahara, Morocco: What to Expect

A camel ride in the Sahara in Morocco: how the 1-hour ride to camp works, sunset vs sunrise, comfort tips, children, animal welfare and alternatives.

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