Morocco land of colorful culture, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes. A travel experience that is certainly one of the most exceptional experiences any traveler could ever have. Golden dunes that seem to stretch out to infinity, the rhythmic motion of a camel ride, and tranquility while camping under a star-studded sky.

This is what the Sahara Desert has in store for you, an adventure or a place where you would want to be tranquil. We take a glance at the beauty of the Sahara Desert with the article striking from its popular destinations such as Merzouga, and Erg Chebbi dunes among other places, and why it should be among your things to do before dying.

The Sahara Desert attraction

The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world and a land of extremes, beauty, and contrasts. Vast, undulating dunes of the Sahara attract the silence of the desert and the timelessness that envelopes one on a journey through the heart of the desert. The endless golden hues of the desert landscape keep changing with every wind, bringing forth new vistas.

Golden Dunes and Camel Treks

One thing that is usually associated with a visit to the Sahara Desert is a camel trek. Mounted on one of these endearing animals, you get the feeling of an age-old association with ageless caravan routes that, for centuries, crisscrossed these unsullied expanses of sand. The measured, rhythmic tread of the camels lets you absorb all there is to see while deep in the scenery-the ever sweeping mounds of dunes, the seeming infinity of a desert.

Camping Under a Starry Sky

Perhaps the most magical part of your journey through the Sahara Desert is going to sleep under the star-filled night. Leaving aside the city-light pollution, the Sahara Desert brings you a night sky that looks like a huge canvas sprinkled with shining stars.

As you sit around the campfire you listen to traditional Berber music while the Milky Way is stretched above you in all its glory. It is a humbling and awe-inspiring experience. It brings about peace, that is, tranquility and even gets overly connected to the universe.

Merzouga

It's a little village and is now more commonly referred to as the edge of the Sahara and even called the gateway to the desert. Merzouga is famous for being close to the Erg Chebbi dunes, which are among the highest in Morocco.

It is a starting point for several twenty desert activities and excursions; from camel treks to 4x4χή. The village itself is an attraction, built in traditional Moroccan architecture and hosting friendly locals ready to share their culture and hospitality with visitors.

Erg Chebbi Dunes

The Erg Chebbi dunes are among the most spectacular visions of the Sahara Desert. These giant dunes can be up to 150 meters high and with their golden sands create a breathtaking scene.

However, the best times are during sunrise and sunset, when the light creates dramatic shadows across the dunes and the play of light and shadow is simply something any photographer would love. The changing shades from golden to pink and deep red - leave one breathless.

A trip to the Sahara Desert is not just about landscapes, but about getting to know and absorbing the rich cultural heritage because Berber people have a lot of traditional music, crafts, and stories that add great meaning to your desert adventure and make it really a wholistic experience in terms of natural beauty along with cultural richness.

Sahara combines adventure and serenity. Here, one will find the 4x4 whopping ride through the dunes for the ultimate adrenaline junkie seeking a thrilling ride and also the one who just wants to lie on the sand and enjoy peace and serenity under the star-lit sky.

The isolation and a definite break from the hustles and bustles of modern life provides a very unique unwinding experience and a way of reflection.

Despite its vast and barrenness, Sahara Desert is actually pretty accessible. Merzouga can be reached by self-drive by car from big cities like Marrakech and Fez so it can be easily included in the itinerary of your Moroccan journey, but there are plenty of tour operator options, too, to choose from that may bring a very safe and organized experience.