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7 Days in Morocco: A First-Timer's Itinerary (Marrakech, the Sahara & Fes)
One week, three worlds: the medina of Marrakech, a night in the Sahara dunes and the old city of Fes — in an order that never wastes a day.
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Sahara & Merzouga
Everything we've written about Sahara & Merzouga, in one place. The Erg Chebbi dunes, desert camps and the long road in.
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Safety & InsuranceDo I Need Travel Insurance for Morocco? A Guide for Americans
Morocco does not ask for it at the border, but your US health plan may pay little there. What clinics expect, what a policy should cover and what to check before you buy.
Plan Your TripGetting Around Morocco: Trains, Buses, Grand Taxis or a Rental Car?
Trains for the big cities, buses for everywhere else, a driver for the desert — and the one situation where renting a car really pays off.
Tours & ExperiencesSahara Desert Tour from Marrakech: 2, 3 or 4 Days? How to Choose the Right One
Two days gets you to small dunes, three gets you to the tall dunes of Erg Chebbi. Here is how to pick the length, the camp and the operator — without spending the whole trip in a van.
