Is it safe to cross the Sahara desert?

Experts have long agreed that the Sahara crossing is one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world, but evidence to support this claim is scarce. IOM's Missing Migrants Project (IOM, 2019a) has recorded nearly 2,000 deaths in the Sahara Desert since 2014, though many more likely go unrecorded.



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Temperature. High temperatures in the Sahara present a threat to human life. With daily temperatures often higher than 40°C exposure to this kind of heat leads to death or illness.

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For instance, dehydration is a common problem for tourists who visit the Sahara desert, and frostbite is a risk for those who travel to the Antarctic. Secondly, the cost of travelling to these destinations can be prohibitive for many tourists, making it an option only for those who can afford it.

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Every year, tens of thousands of migrants cross the Sahara to reach Libya. From the Libyan coast they board rickety boats to ferry them to Europe. Many drown in the Mediterranean but, perhaps, less well known, are the dangers they face while crossing the Sahara.

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The dunes that we usually recommend for our travelers the Erg Chebbi dunes, near Merzouga. They are in Southeastern Morocco and are very safe.

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In Morocco, the city closest to the majestic Sahara Desert is Merzouga, situated near Erg Chebbi, and Zagora, located near Erg Chegaga. Merzouga, located in the eastern part of Morocco, serves as an ideal starting point for your Sahara adventure, as it acts as a gateway to the desert.

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