Sahara Travel Planner Tool

🏜️ Sahara Travel Planner

Everything you need to plan your perfect desert adventure

🧮 Desert Trip Cost Calculator

🎒 Essential Desert Packing Checklist

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🌡️ Sahara Desert Weather Guide

💱 Currency Converter

💰 Budget Tips for Morocco
  • 💡 Bargaining is expected in markets - start at 30% of asking price
  • 💡 Tipping is customary - 10-15% at restaurants, 20-50 MAD for guides
  • 💡 Cash is preferred - bring small bills for tips and purchases
  • 💡 ATMs are available in major cities but scarce in desert areas

💡 Essential Desert Travel Tips

🌊 Stay Hydrated

Drink at least 3-4 liters of water daily in the desert. Bring electrolyte tablets and avoid alcohol during the day.

☀️ Sun Protection

Use SPF 50+ sunscreen, wear a hat, and cover exposed skin. The desert sun is intense even in winter.

👕 Dress Appropriately

Light, loose-fitting, long-sleeved clothing is best. Avoid dark colors that absorb heat.

📱 Technology Tips

Bring portable chargers and protect devices from sand. Download offline maps before departure.

🍽️ Food Safety

Stick to cooked foods and bottled water. Try local cuisine but be cautious with street food initially.

🏜️ Desert Etiquette

Respect local customs, ask before photographing people, and follow Leave No Trace principles.

🚨 Emergency Information

Emergency Contacts Morocco

Police Emergency 19
Fire Department 15
Medical Emergency 15
Tourist Police +212 5 24 38 46 01

🏥 Health & Safety

💊 Medical Kit Essentials
  • First aid supplies
  • Pain relievers (ibuprofen, acetaminophen)
  • Anti-diarrheal medication
  • Antihistamine for allergies
  • Personal prescription medications
📍 GPS Coordinates

M'Hamid El Ghizlane:
29.8194° N, 5.7278° W

Merzouga:
31.0801° N, 4.0113° W

Erg Chigaga:
29.8667° N, 5.7833° W

Desert Adventures Across Morocco

Our trips cover a wide variety of desert destinations:

  • Merzouga & Erg Chebbi – famous for its golden dunes and camel trekking.

  • Zagora Desert – perfect for shorter adventures and starlit nights in nomadic camps.

  • M’hamid El Ghizlane & Erg Chigaga – ideal for those seeking untouched, wild landscapes.

  • Ouarzazate & Draa Valley – gateways to the Sahara with kasbahs, palm groves, and historic caravan routes.

Tailor-Made Sahara Experiences

At Sahara Trips Planner, we believe every traveler is unique. That’s why we create custom itineraries that fit your schedule, budget, and travel style. Options include:

  • Camel trekking tours – traditional journeys through the dunes.

  • 4×4 desert safaris – adventurous rides across vast landscapes.

  • Luxury or standard desert camps – experience Berber hospitality under the stars.

  • Cultural encounters – visit nomadic families, kasbahs, and ancient caravan towns.