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A camel caravan crossing Sahara dunes in soft morning haze

Dunes and open sky

The Sahara

Golden dunes, immense silence and star-filled nights in Morocco's southeast.

Morocco's Sahara is reached through the south and east of the country, where the great sand seas of Erg Chebbi (near Merzouga) and Erg Chigaga (near M'Hamid) rise from the desert floor.

The desert is about atmosphere: light at sunrise and sunset, quiet, and time to slow down. How you experience it, from a short dune walk to a night under canvas, can be shaped around your comfort and preferences.

Best for

  • Landscape and photography
  • Quiet, slower travel
  • Adventurous couples and families

Highlights

Sunrise and sunset on the dunes

The softest light of the day, and the best moments for photography.

A night in the desert

Overnight stays vary in style and comfort. We help you weigh the options once we know your preferences.

Desert villages and oases

Palm groves, kasbahs and Amazigh (Berber) culture along the routes in.

Stargazing

Far from city lights, the night sky can be remarkable on clear nights.

The Sahara in pictures

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  • A camel caravan crossing Sahara dunes in soft morning haze
  • Smooth orange dunes of the Moroccan Sahara
  • Camel caravan trekking along a Sahara dune ridge
  • A lone acacia tree on golden desert sand beneath a dramatic sky
  • Desert camp tents and Moroccan rugs at dusk in the Sahara
  • Two travellers watching the sunset from a Sahara dune

Practical information

  • Getting to the dunes takes real travel time from Marrakech or Fez, so the route deserves careful planning.
  • Summer daytime temperatures are extreme, while winter nights can be cold.
  • Pack layers, sun protection and a scarf for wind-blown sand.

Itineraries that include The Sahara

Useful reading

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Planning · 5 min read

When to Visit Morocco

How the seasons differ across the cities, mountains, coast and desert, and how to choose the right months.

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Thinking of The Sahara?

Tell us when you’d like to go and what you’d love to do, and we’ll shape the journey around it.

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