Morocco travel blog
Local advice for planning Agafay desert experiences, Marrakech trips and High Atlas adventures.
Guides
The Complete Guide to the Agafay Desert in 2026
Everything you need to know before visiting Agafay: how to get there, what it really looks like, when to go and which tour to choose.
July 14, 2026 · 9 min read
Comparisons
Agafay vs Merzouga: Which Moroccan Desert Should You Choose?
Rocky desert 40 minutes from Marrakech, or the giant dunes of the Sahara nine hours away? Here is an honest comparison.
June 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Experiences
What Really Happens at an Agafay Dinner Show
From the welcome mint tea to the fire dancers — a step-by-step look at a Berber camp evening.
June 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Itineraries
3 Days in Marrakech: Desert, Balloon and Hammam Itinerary
A tested plan that combines the medina, an Agafay sunset, a sunrise balloon flight and a spa reset.
May 19, 2026 · 8 min read
Trekking
How to Prepare for the 2-Day Mount Toubkal Trek
Fitness, gear, altitude and season — what you need to know before summiting North Africa's highest peak.
April 30, 2026 · 10 min read
Trekking
Toubkal in 2 Days or 3? Choosing the Right Ascent
The two-day climb is the cheapest and fastest. The three-day Azzaden route summits more people. Here is how to decide.
August 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Guides
The 6 Best Day Trips from Marrakech (and Which to Skip)
Agafay, Ourika, the 3 valleys, Ouzoud, Essaouira or the Sahara — an honest ranking based on driving time versus payoff.
July 25, 2026 · 8 min read