The Desert Day Tours journal
A little closer
to Morocco
Wondering where to go, what to pack or how long to stay? We share the places we love and the practical details that help you enjoy the journey.
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A few ideas, honest advice and a closer look at the places you might visit. Start with whatever catches your eye.
Morocco in Winter: What to Expect, Where to Go, & How to Pack
Read the story →: Morocco in Winter: What to Expect, Where to Go, & How to PackExplore Morocco in winter with private Sahara tours, heated luxury tents, city walks and practical packing advice from the local Desert Day Tours team.
Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech: How to Enjoy a Slower Day by the Sea
Read the story →: Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech: How to Enjoy a Slower Day by the SeaSea air, a walk through the medina and time for lunch. Plan an Essaouira day trip that gives you space to enjoy the coast.
One Day in Chefchaouen: A Relaxed Guide to Morocco’s Blue City
Read the story →: One Day in Chefchaouen: A Relaxed Guide to Morocco’s Blue CityLeave room for a slow walk, a long lunch and a few streets you did not plan to find. Here is how to enjoy…
Morocco Packing List: What You Will Actually Use on Your Trip
Read the story →: Morocco Packing List: What You Will Actually Use on Your TripPack for a walk through the medina, a mountain stop and a cool desert evening without filling your suitcase with things you will never…
Best Time to Visit Morocco: Choose the Season That Suits Your Trip
Read the story →: Best Time to Visit Morocco: Choose the Season That Suits Your TripWondering when to visit Morocco? Start with the places you want to see. Here is how the seasons change a city, coast or Sahara…
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Sahara Desert in Morocco (2026/2027)
Read the story →: The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Sahara Desert in Morocco (2026/2027)Planning your dream trip to the Sahara Desert? From choosing between Merzouga, Zagora, and Erg Chigaga to picking the right luxury camp, our complete…
Celebrate Your Birthday in Marrakech: A Magical Moroccan Experience
Read the story →: Celebrate Your Birthday in Marrakech: A Magical Moroccan ExperienceMarrakech, Morocco, is the ideal destination if you’re looking for a genuinely unusual birthday celebration. It’s a city where modern luxury blends with tradition,…
Moroccan cuisine
Read the story →: Moroccan cuisineExperience the true taste of Morocco with Desert Day Tours. From aromatic tagines to freshly baked bread and sweet mint tea, Moroccan cuisine reflects…
Best things to do in Fes
Read the story →: Best things to do in FesBest things to do in Fes
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