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RE: Sahara from Marakech in november

by TimCullis 29 May 2012

I'm guessing you mean the sand dunes near Zagora or Merzouga rather than the real Sahara which is far to the south. Best way is to get…
Camel Trekking Tour

by exfox 28 May 2012

Camel Trekking Tours. Perhaps you are inspired to travel to exciting Morocco. My husband and I just returned from a fabulous 11-day trip…
RE: Fes to Marrakesh options

by uulwalker 27 May 2012

I don't have any experience with driving in Morocco, but I agree with khamlia that Merzouga is worth the detour. The dunes are beautiful…
RE: Fes to Marrakesh options

by khamlia 27 May 2012

6 days to drive between Fes and Marrakech is not too much time, it is OK. You manage to see much without to rush. It is not so much detour…
Fes to Marrakesh options

by martinlc 27 May 2012

Hi friends Going to Morocco for three weeks mid-Oct. Taking the train Casa to Meknes-Fes. Then I'd like to rent a car Fes to Marrakesh.…
RE: 21 days in Morocco

by TimCullis 26 May 2012

Pop into a Maroc Telecom office and get a 3G dongle for your notebook PC, costs around 250dh for a month. It will work in the "desert"…
Re: Travel to Draa Valley

by australs 24 May 2012

I amn’t agree with Khamlia ; in my opinion the best way if you’re interested to visit the Draa Valley is not by Errachidia’s way bu…
Our experience in Morocco with Nomade-life

by lisa112 24 May 2012

We visited Morocco for the first time in October, 2011. We used the services of *nomade-life* as their 'excellent' tours/hospitality reputat…
RE: Marrakech or Ourzazate to desert camp - average price?

by Marocfan 22 May 2012

Take the bus to either Zagora or Merzouga and book a tour through your hotel there.
RE: Marrakech or Ourzazate to desert camp - average price?

by khamlia 22 May 2012

You not need to have some driver, you can go by bus as TanjaC says, you can make at least one stop on the way to Merzouga in Erg Chebbi…
RE: Marrakech or Ourzazate to desert camp - average price?

by kate88 22 May 2012

There are no dunes anywhere near Ouarzazate so any offer of an over night trip from there is a total lie and a scam. The only piles of…
Re: Marrakech or Ourzazate to desert camp - average price?

by TanjaC 22 May 2012

Hi. If you want to see the desert I suggest you go to Merzouga, to one of the hotels between the city of Merzouga and Rissani and take…
RE: 21 days in Morocco

by khamlia 21 May 2012

I prefer Erg Chebbi (Merzouga), more impressive sand dunes for example, more easy to reach them by bus (for to see sand dunes in Erg Chigaga…
RE: 21 days in Morocco

by Marocfan 21 May 2012

Maybe fly into Fez, bus to desert and then to Essaouira (via Marrakech), then back to and end up in Marrakech? Or: fly into Marrakech,…
21 days in Morocco

by vidaboa 21 May 2012

Hi all, I'm just looking for opinions really. I have 21 days in Morocco this June and am a bit stuck as to the best itinerary. I don't…
RE: Merzouga Desert Experience

by Truman13 19 May 2012

I do hope you realise how long the trip will take from Marrakech to Nkob. If only one of you is driving, you are going to be exhausted…
Merzouga Desert Experience

by Glitterjen 18 May 2012

My boyfriend and I would like to have the whole 'desert experience' during our forthcoming holiday to Morocco. With this in mind, we will…
Re: Morocco in June.

by lauredy 16 May 2012

In 12 days i think is better to do this itinerarie: Day 1 :Casablanca Day 2:Casa -Rabat - Fes Day 3 :Fes Day 4:Fes -Volubiles- Meknes…
Re: Best route for Family tour of Morocco

by dbow2002 16 May 2012

Thank you so much for all your info and suggestions. So far, I have decided not to spend a night in Tangier and drive directly to Chef,…
Incredible Experience withe desertbleu.org

by travelaroundmorocco 15 May 2012

,,the 3 day tour last month and it was really amazing! We got picked up by Nourddine in Marrakech. First day we drove throug the beautiful…
RE: Best route for Family tour of Morocco

by Marocfan 14 May 2012

Read the Morocco guides published by LP and Rough Guide to get some ideas on what/where might appeal to you. October is a great time of…
RE: Itinery

by Marocfan 14 May 2012

I'd concentrate on Marrakech, Essaouira, visit the scenic Dades Gorge and Fes. I'd skip Casa, Merzouga (far too hot), and Volubilis.…
RE: Itinery

by TimCullis 13 May 2012

The mistake most people make when visiting the country for the first time is to try to tick all the boxes and visit every place going.…
Re: Driving distances and times advice

by sarosa 12 May 2012

Hi Rob The driving time from - Marrakech to Ouarzazate is 4 hours. - Ouarzazate to Merzouga via Tinerhir ca. 6 hours. - Ouarzazate to…
Driving distances and times advice

by photopalmer 12 May 2012

my wife and i have just been asked to produce a moroccan food and travel book in Morocco by an Australian publisher. I am a photographer…