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Erg Chigaga vs. Erg Chebbi: Which is the best Sahara Desert Experience in Morocco?

I see there are two main desert areas in Morocco - Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga. Which area should I visit? What’s the difference? Surely they are both just lots of big sand dunes, aren’t they?

What to Pack for a Desert Trip in Morocco

You're excited! You’ve booked that once-in-a lifetime desert trip after seeing all those amazing photos and videos on your Instagram feed … but what to pack?

The Picturesque town of Tafraout

When travelling through the Anti-Atlas Mountains, be sure not to miss the hidden gem of the oasis town that is Tafraout. The town itself is pleasant with its wide boulevards, typically Moroccan pink buildings and friendly inhabitants, but the main reason to visit this region is for its dream of a location amongst natural landscapes …

The Garden City of Marrakech, part 2

In the second part of this blog about the Garden City of Marrakech we now turn our attention to some of the many beautiful palace gardens of the city which are open to the public when visiting the palace buildings. Then we head out of the city to gardens located beyond the old city walls. It’s lovely to visit these gardens - such a difference to the arid nature of the desert and Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp! …

The Garden City of Marrakech, part 1

In the second part of this blog about the Garden City of Marrakech we now turn our attention to some of the many beautiful palace gardens of the city which are open to the public when visiting the palace buildings. Then we head out of the city to gardens located beyond the old city walls. It’s lovely to visit these gardens - such a difference to the arid nature of the desert and Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp! …

Moroccan Rugs: Vintage rugs, part 2

In the first part of this blog I talked about how the process of rug-making started in Morocco among tribal women as a result of the abundance of wool available to them from their sheep-herding communities. Weaving was an activity the women could do whilst the men were out working in the fields so as to provide comfort and warmth for their own homes …

Moroccan Rugs: An Overview, part 1

When asked to write a blog about Moroccan rugs for Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp Morocco, it was difficult for me to know where to start. I’ve had a keen interest in Moroccan rugs for several years now and the more I study their background, the more I appreciate the creativity involved in producing them …