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Merzouga vs Zagora: Which Desert Should You Choose?
Merzouga or Zagora? An honest comparison by a family from Merzouga: dunes, distances from Marrakech, how many days you need and which desert suits your trip.
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Morocco travel guides
Honest tips and itineraries from a family that lives here.
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What to Wear in Morocco (Cities, Sahara and Mountains)
What should you wear in Morocco? Practical advice for women and men in the medinas, the Sahara desert and the Atlas Mountains, plus a packing list by season.
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Marrakech to Fes: The Best Route Through the Sahara
How to travel from Marrakech to Fes: the direct train or road, or our favourite 3-day route through the Atlas, the gorges and the Merzouga dunes.
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Is Morocco Safe? A Local Family's Honest Guide
Is Morocco safe for travellers? Honest, practical advice from a Moroccan family: medinas and souks, women travellers, the road and the desert, and health tips.
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Best Time to Visit Morocco: A Season-by-Season Guide
When is the best time to visit Morocco? A local guide to the seasons, desert and mountain weather, Ramadan and the ideal months for each region.
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Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech: What to Expect
Planning a Sahara desert tour from Marrakech? Merzouga vs Zagora, travel times, the camel trek, desert camps, what to pack and when to go.
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Morocco Itinerary 7 Days: The Perfect First Trip
The ideal 7-day Morocco itinerary for first-timers: Marrakech, the High Atlas, a night in the Sahara and the medina of Fes — plus an imperial cities alternative.