Reisblog
Praktische, eerlijke gidsen om uw Sahara- en Marokko-reis te plannen.
Beste tijd om de Sahara-woestijn in Marokko te bezoeken: een gids van maand tot maand
Het eerlijke antwoord is dat de Marokkaanse Sahara één echt seizoen kent, en dat loopt van oktober tot april. Buiten dat raam de woestijn rond Merzouga en Erg Chebbi…
Merzouga versus Zagora versus Erg Chegaga: welke Marokkaanse woestijn moet je kiezen?
Elke reiziger die een Marokkaanse woestijnreis plant, komt op dezelfde splitsing terecht: Merzouga, Zagora of Erg Chegaga? Ze worden vaak verkocht als verwisselbare "woestijn...
Wat moet je meenemen voor een Sahara-woestijntour: de complete checklist
Een tocht door de Sahara-woestijn brengt veel in een kleine tas: scherpe temperatuurschommelingen tussen dag en nacht, stof, een ritje op een kameel en vaak een hotel-hop in verschillende klimaten...
3 dagen van Marrakech naar Merzouga: volledig reisplan en wat te verwachten
De klassieke driedaagse tour van Marrakech naar Merzouga is de meest populaire woestijnroute van Marokko, en met goede reden: er zijn bergen, kasbahs, kloven en een nachtelijke...
Is Marokko veilig voor toeristen? Een eerlijke veiligheidsgids voor 2026
Marokko is consequent een van de veiligste landen in Noord-Afrika voor toeristen, met miljoenen buitenlandse bezoekers per jaar en een toeristische industrie die is opgebouwd rond…
A Night in a Sahara Desert Camp: What It's Really Like
Photos of Sahara desert camps make them look impossibly romantic — and honestly, they mostly live up to it. But between the marketing images and the reality there…
Top 10 Things to Do in Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa
Ouarzazate earned its "Hollywood of Africa" nickname honestly — this sun-baked crossroads town has stood in for ancient Rome, Tibet and imaginary kingdoms in dozens…
Ait Ben Haddou: Complete Visitor Guide to Morocco's Famous Ksar
Ait Ben Haddou is the fortified village that launched a thousand desktop wallpapers — and one of the most rewarding stops on any Marrakech–Merzouga route, provided…
7 Best Day Trips from Casablanca
Casablanca isn't most travellers' favourite Moroccan city to linger in — but it's an excellent base for day trips, sitting within easy reach of imperial cities,…
Rabat in One Day: A Private Day Trip Itinerary from Casablanca
Rabat rarely gets the attention Marrakech or Fez does, but that's exactly its appeal as a day trip: fewer crowds, easy logistics, and a genuinely rewarding mix of…
The Eye of the Sahara (Richat Structure): How to Visit Mauritania's Strangest Landmark
Few landscapes on earth look as strange from above as the Richat Structure — a near-perfect 40-kilometre-wide geological bullseye in the Mauritanian Sahara,…
Overland from Morocco to Mauritania and Senegal: Route, Borders and Tips
For travellers with time, a vehicle and a taste for genuine adventure, the overland route from Morocco through Mauritania into Senegal is one of Africa's classic…
Morocco's Imperial Cities Explained: Fez, Meknes, Rabat and Marrakech
Fez, Meknes, Rabat and Marrakech share a title that trips up a lot of first-time visitors: Morocco's "imperial cities." Here's what that actually means, what to see…
Camel Trekking in the Sahara: A First-Timer's Guide
For most first-time Sahara visitors, the camel trek isn't just an activity — it's the whole reason for the trip. Here's what to actually expect, honestly, from…
Morocco with Kids: A Family Guide to Desert Tours
A Sahara desert tour with children sounds ambitious — long drives, camel rides, cold nights — but with the right pacing and a few adjustments, it's genuinely one of…
Dades Valley and Todra Gorge: Driving the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
Between Ouarzazate and Merzouga runs one of Morocco's most spectacular drives — the so-called "road of a thousand kasbahs," threading through the Dades Valley's…
Moroccan Food Guide: 15 Dishes to Try on Your Trip
Moroccan food is one of the country's quiet highlights — a slow-cooked, richly spiced cuisine shaped by Berber, Arab, Andalusian and French influences. Here are 15…
How Much Does a Morocco Desert Tour Cost? A Full Price Breakdown
"How much does a desert tour actually cost?" is the question we get asked more than almost any other — and the honest answer is that price depends heavily on group…
Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech: Everything You Need to Know
Essaouira offers Marrakech travellers something the red city can't: sea breeze, blue-and-white fishing boats, and a relaxed fortified medina right on the Atlantic —…
Stargazing and Night Photography in the Sahara: A Practical Guide
There's a reason so many desert camp photos feature a sky thick with stars: the Moroccan Sahara, far from any significant light pollution, is one of the best…