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Sahara travel guide

Weather & seasons

Practical advice for planning a trip to Merzouga and the Moroccan Sahara.

  • Traveller wearing a scarf taking a selfie on a camel in the dunes

    Trip planning

    What to Pack for a Sahara Desert Trip

    Hot days, cold nights, wind and fine sand. Packing for the Sahara comes down to layers and a handful of essentials, and this list covers every season.

    2 October 2026 · 4 min read

  • Two camel silhouettes on a dune ridge against the dawn sky in Merzouga

    Trip planning

    Best Time to Visit Merzouga

    Spring and autumn are usually the easiest months in the Erg Chebbi dunes, but every season works if you plan for it. What to expect through the year, and how to deal with heat, cold, wind and the moon.

    4 September 2026 · 5 min read

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