The Sahara Desert is the largest arid region in the world. It covers nearly 9,000,000 square kilometers, an area as large as China.
The desert is present in several African countries, notably Morocco.
Marrakech is the main starting point to reach the Moroccan Sahara. The two most important areas of the Moroccan Sahara are Zagora and Merzouga.
The Zagora desert is the driest and has fewer dunes than Merzouga. However, it is closer to Marrakech.
The Merzouga desert is the most impressive in Morocco. The landscapes are postcard-worthy. The dunes can reach up to 200 meters high.
The advantage of these deserts is that they have numerous oases. During excursions, encountering these oases is a joy; their coolness brings a breath of relief and allows one to rest peacefully.
The excursions in the desert are for lovers of breathtaking landscapes reminiscent of Lawrence of Arabia. Fans of extreme hiking will enjoy blending into the Moroccan Sahara desert. The Bedouins offer hospitality under traditional tents. They enjoy drinking Moroccan mint tea there. It has the virtue of refreshing the body.
The desert was once crossed on camelback. Tourists still have the option to take camelback excursions.
Morocco makes the Moroccan desert accessible to everyone, a wonderful place.
