The Mysteries of Erg Chegaga: Morocco’s Largest Desert
An in-depth look at Erg Chegaga: its landscape, wildlife, why travellers choose it over Merzouga, and the best time to go.
Tips for a Successful Trek in the Moroccan Desert
A practical packing and preparation guide for anyone planning a camel trek or desert excursion in southern Morocco.
Wild Arugula: A Hidden Treasure of the Desert
How a peppery wild green feeds camels, bees and nomad cooking alike, and why a rainy 2024 turned the desert unusually green.
The Challenges Facing Saharan Pastoral Nomads Today
Climate change and modern borders are making the nomadic life harder than ever — and why travel that supports these communities matters.
The Fennec: The Fox of the Sahara
Meet the smallest canid in the world — a nocturnal, burrow-dwelling fox with oversized ears perfectly built for desert survival.
Life and Habitat in the Desert: From Tents to Kasbahs
How desert dwellings evolved from portable Berber tents to the mudbrick kasbahs that still stand across southern Morocco.
The Songs of the Desert
An introduction to the oral musical traditions of Hassani and Tamazight-speaking nomads, and the festivals that keep them alive today.
Cooking in the Desert: Secrets of Moroccan Nomads
The dishes and food-preservation techniques that let nomadic families eat well far from any shop, and how you can try them on our tours.
Birds of the Sahara and Its Oases
From the African ostrich to the kingfishers of desert oases, a look at the birdlife that shares the Sahara with our tours.
The Desert: A Giant Sandbox
What Saharan sand is actually made of, how it formed over millions of years, and the surprising number of things it is used for.