Study Abroad Groups in Morocco: A Planning Guide

Every semester, thousands of university students travel to Morocco as study abroad groups, exchange cohorts, and floating campuses like Semester at Sea. Planning a trip for study abroad groups in Morocco takes more coordination than a standard vacation. Program calendars, group sizes, and safety expectations all shape the route. This guide covers the practical side […]

A Day in the Life of a Berber Nomad in the Sahara

Traditional brown camel-hair Berber nomad tent pitched in a rugged Moroccan desert landscape, with a local family sitting together on the rocky ground against a mountainous backdrop.

Most visitors come to the Moroccan Sahara for the dunes. They want photographs, camel treks, and beautiful sunsets. All of that is real and worth experiencing. However, you should step away from the tourist camps. Spend time closer to the people who actually live here. You will quickly realize the desert is not empty. It […]

What to Pack for the Sahara Desert: Layers, Nights, and the Stuff People Forget

Person walking through large orange sand dunes in the desert at sunset, featuring rippled sand, deep shadows, and a clear blue sky.

The Sahara has a way of catching people off guard. Most travelers picture relentless heat and pack accordingly, then find themselves shivering around the campfire a few hours after sunset. The desert runs on extremes, scorching by day, genuinely cold by night, and packing well means preparing for both rather than just one. Layers Are […]