Destination GuidesMerzouga & Erg Chebbi: Complete Travel Guide (2026)
Everything you need to plan a trip to Merzouga: the Erg Chebbi dunes, camel trekking, luxury desert camps, stargazing, getting there and the best time to visit.
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Destination GuidesEverything you need to plan a trip to Merzouga: the Erg Chebbi dunes, camel trekking, luxury desert camps, stargazing, getting there and the best time to visit.
Travel PlanningThinking of spending Christmas in Morocco? Here's what December travel is really like — weather, crowds, what's open, what to do, and why the desert at Christmas is one of the year's most memorable experiences.
Travel PlanningMorocco and Jordan are frequently compared by travelers choosing between them. They are not interchangeable. Jordan is a focused 4–6 day ancient-history trip; Morocco rewards 8–12 days and delivers a richer total experience. Here is the honest comparison — with a verdict.
Where to spend New Year's Eve in Morocco — Marrakech rooftops, Sahara desert camps, Essaouira and Agadir — with honest advice on NYE pricing, booking, and what the celebrations actually look like.
Travel PlanningThree generations in one itinerary — grandparents, parents, children — requires a different kind of planning than a standard family holiday. Here is what actually works, and what doesn't.
Travel PlanningJuly is Morocco's hottest month — but the Atlantic coast stays remarkably cool, mountain towns offer a genuine escape, and the long summer evenings transform the medinas. Here's where to go and what to expect.
Travel PlanningFebruary is Morocco's most overlooked travel window — the lowest crowds of the year, Marrakech at 18–22°C, and the almond trees of Tafraoute in full bloom. Here is the honest planning guide.
Travel PlanningJanuary is Morocco's quietest and often cheapest travel month — with mild days, brilliant desert skies, and the start of almond blossom. Here is what to expect, city by city.
ExperiencesA guide to planning a private photography trip to Morocco — the specific hours and locations that deliver extraordinary shots, what group photo tours miss, and the operator logistics nobody publishes.
Travel PlanningDecember is Morocco's coldest month — and also one of its most beautiful. Here is an honest assessment of temperatures, NYE pricing, which regions stay warm, and exactly what Christmas week looks like in an Islamic country.
Destination GuidesEverything to know about the Agafay Desert near Marrakech: the stone desert landscape, luxury camps, camel rides, quad biking and sunset dinners, plus how it compares to the Sahara.
ExperiencesWhy Morocco's Sahara has world-class night skies, what you'll see, the best months and moon phase, and how to photograph the Milky Way.
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