Morocco’s share of the Sahara desert is located along its southern border with Algeria. The remote village of Merzouga is the gateway to exploring the golden dunes of the adjacent Erg Chebbi. You can plan day trips into the desert by camel or 4x4, or stay overnight in a luxury desert camp featuring plush tents with en-suite bathrooms, fine linens, and traditional Moroccan decor. After the sunset’s nightly dance of shadow and light over the dunes, evenings come alive with gourmet dining under the stars, complemented by the rhythms of Berber music. Local guides give you insights into the fragile desert ecosystem and the nomadic traditions that have thrived here for centuries.