Morocco’s Sahara Desert

Want a vacation with a different twist? A visit to the West Sahara region of Morocco just might give you years worth of stories. It is possible to travel in this region on your own. However, it is advisable to go with a Moroccan tour guide because of its proximity to the Algerian border. West Sahara has a few military checkpoints in which one must pass. There are some dangers in touring the area, such as land mines. However, your Moroccan tour operator would have knowledge of which areas are open and safe. They know what it takes to keep you safe on your Moroccan holiday.

A good place to start your Moroccan vacation is anywhere your plane lands. It is quite easy to find your way from Marrakech, Casablanca or any of Morocco?s cities to the edge of the Western Sahara. Your tour guide will have all travel arrangements set up in advance of your arrival. The world?s largest desert part of Morcco begins between the Anti Atlas Mountains and the Algerian border. It is an impressive place to visit and very popular with tourists. You can feed your sense of adventure in this remote part of Morocco.

Zagora is a great place to begin your trek across the desert. It sets on the Draa River in Souss-Massa-Dra