Travel guide
Practical advice from our local team to help you prepare your trip: the best seasons, desert routes, what to pack and what to expect.
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Most Moroccans speak Darija, a quarter use an Amazigh language, and French and English go a long way. The 2024 census figures, and which language to use where.
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Difficulty, best season, the refuge, altitude and why a guide is mandatory: everything to prepare your ascent of North Africa’s highest peak.
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Distances, driving times and the stops that make the journey worth it, from the Tizi n’Tichka pass to the dunes of Erg Chebbi, and how many days to plan.
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Clothes for hot days and cold nights, sun protection, the small bag for the camp and what to leave behind: our packing list for the Sahara.
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Temperatures, wind, crowds and festivals: a month-by-month guide to choosing the right season for your desert trip to Merzouga or Zagora.
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