Should I go to Sahara Desert?

The Sahara Desert is one of the most impressive natural wonders in the world, and there's no better way to experience it than on Morocco desert tours. The Sahara Desert is vast and empty, and its landscape is truly otherworldly. From the dunes to the oases, there's so much to explore.



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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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The Sahara Desert doesn't take prisoners. It's a place where temperatures can soar to over 130°F during the day and drop to below freezing at night, where scorpions, snakes and other creatures roam freely across the dunes, where dehydration and heatstroke are a constant threat to those who are unprepared.

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In conclusion, we believe that desert excursions to Morocco are very safe and worthwhile. Add a trip to the desert today! It is often a highlight of our travelers' experience in Morocco. For more information about the overall safety of Morocco: read our Is Morocco Safe post.

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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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Morocco has a relatively low crime rate, but Peters recommends that you keep alert and watch your valuables at all times. Other tips include: Avoid poorly lit areas and don't travel alone at night. Watch your belongings and don't flash valuables.

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Keep Your Clothes On With the sun bearing down on you, it might seem like a good idea to start peeling off clothes, but this could be disastrous. Exposing your skin to the sunlight will lead to sunburn and speed up dehydration. Instead, you'll want to cover as much skin as possible and keep it away from direct heat.

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Border regions of Western Sahara - Avoid all travel Avoid all travel to the following areas: within 30 km west of the Berm, Morocco's militarized boundary in the Western Sahara. between the Berm and neighbouring countries on the eastern and southern sides.

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