From Erg Chebbi to Erg Chigaga: Uncovering the Best Deserts to Explore in Morocco

A camel tour of the Sahara.

When travelers dream of the Sahara, they picture towering seas of golden sand, vast horizons that dissolve into the sky, and nights spent beneath blankets of blazing stars. Choosing where to experience this magic in North Africa often comes down to comparing the country’s two magnificent sand seas. Finding the best deserts to explore means looking […]

Walking in the Footsteps of Kings: A Guide to the Imperial Cities of Morocco

A mosque in the historical city of Rabat.

Few journeys around the world offer the history, architecture, and cultural richness found in Morocco’s royal cities. Known as the four Imperial Cities, Fez, Marrakech, Meknes, and Rabat each served as the capital of powerful dynasties at different points in Morocco’s history. From the Idrisids and Almoravids to the Saadians and Alaouites, these rulers shaped […]