Morocco

The gateway to Africa; Sahara Desert; Tuareg; fortified cities; gorges; mountains; souk; riad; tagine.

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Welcome to Erfoud, Last Stop Before the Sahara 

Our correspondent savours a final smidgin of civilisation before reaching the Sahara Desert.

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Erg Chebbi
Morocco Road Trip, Part 3: A Night Under the Stars 

Our correspondent spends the night in the Sahara as he enjoys some more Moroccan hospitality.

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Snapshot in Time: Sitting Pretty on Erg Chebbi 

Our correspondent begins his trek in the Sahara with a moment of quiet contemplation overlooking the desert.

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Morocco Road Trip, Part 2: Swaying to the Sahara’s Rhythm 

Our correspondent saddles up as he heads into the desert, wishing only that he’d worn sturdier shorts.

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Morocco Road Trip, Part 1: Setting Off in Search of an African Desert 

Our correspondent revs off to find some camels and a desert in which to ride them.

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Five Illuminating Sunrises From Around the Globe 

Our correspondent revels in the colours and indescribable fervour of travel’s most underrated feature: the sunrise.

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Morocco Road Trip … Now With Added Wanderlust  

Our correspondent recounts his now published roadtrip in search of the Sahara.

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Morocco Road Trip, Part 4: The Return to Ouarzazate 

Our correspondent completes his circular voyage.

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Snapshot in Time: Brisk Trade at the Jemaa el Fna 

Our correspondent soaks up the sights, sounds and smells of a Marrakesh staple.

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