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A desert camp among the dunes at Erg Chebbi near Merzouga

Beyond the Dunes: What to Actually Expect in Merzouga

September 18, 2026July 24, 2026

What Merzouga is really like beyond the postcard — the village, the camps, the camel trek, the heat, and the honest highs and lows.

Categories Morocco
Gara Medouar, also known as Jebel Mudawwar, near Rissani

The Kasbahs of Tafilalt: The Hidden History of Rissani

July 25, 2026July 24, 2026

Rissani and the Tafilalt were once the last great caravan crossroads before the Sahara. The kasbahs, the history, and what remains to see today.

Categories Morocco
A desert camp among the dunes at Erg Chebbi near Merzouga

Desert Birdwatching in Merzouga: A Saharan Species Guide

July 27, 2026July 24, 2026

The birds of the Merzouga desert and its oasis lake — what to look for, when, and where, from the sandgrouse to the desert sparrow.

Categories Birdwatching
A view over the city of Tangier toward the Strait of Gibraltar

Ultimate North Morocco Itinerary: Ending in Tangier for the Spain Ferry

July 25, 2026July 24, 2026

A slow north Morocco route — Chefchaouen, the Rif, and out through Tangier for the ferry to Spain. Day by day, with real transport and timings.

Categories Morocco
The High Atlas mountain range in Morocco

Morocco in January: Weather, Crowds & What to Do

July 25, 2026July 24, 2026

What Morocco is really like in January — cold desert nights, empty medinas, snow on the Atlas, and the lowest prices of the year. Weather, packing and what to do.

Categories Plan Your Trip
A camel trek into the dunes at sunset near Merzouga

3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech: Worth It?

September 18, 2026July 12, 2026

Worth it — if it goes to Merzouga. What the classic tour includes, costs, and how to pick well.

Categories Morocco
A 4x4 vehicle on a desert piste in southern Morocco

How to Get Around Morocco

July 25, 2026July 12, 2026

Trains, CTM buses, grand taxis and when a rental car earns its keep — with real 2026 prices.

Categories Plan Your Trip
A desert camp among the dunes at Erg Chebbi near Merzouga

What to Pack for Morocco (+ the Desert)

July 25, 2026July 12, 2026

City essentials, desert add-ons, and what to leave at home — the packing list from our own bags.

Categories Plan Your Trip
Rock formations in the Dades Gorge, Morocco

Best Time to Visit Morocco: Atlas vs Sahara

July 25, 2026July 12, 2026

Spring and autumn win overall — but the mountains and the desert run on different clocks.

Categories Plan Your Trip
A traveller walking a medina street in Morocco

Is Morocco Safe? An Honest Local’s Guide

July 25, 2026July 12, 2026

Broadly, yes. What the medina hustle actually is, the scams to know, and honest notes for solo travellers.

Categories Plan Your Trip
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