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I often see travelers asking which of Morocco’s two best-known desert regions is “better.” Having worked in Moroccan tourism for many years, I don’t think that is the most useful way to compare them.
Erg Chebbi is beside Merzouga, so the dunes are relatively straightforward to access. It also fits naturally into routes between Marrakech and Fes through places such as Skoura, Dades, Todra and the Middle Atlas.
Erg Chigaga is reached through the Draa Valley and M’Hamid, followed by a longer 4x4 journey. It can work particularly well in southern routes involving Zagora, Lake Iriki, Foum Zguid and Taznakht.
One is not automatically more authentic or more beautiful than the other. The best choice depends on the rest of your itinerary, how much time you have and whether you want the off-road approach to be a substantial part of the experience.
I put together a detailed comparison covering access, routes, camps, timing and who each region may suit:
https://moroccoshinydays.com/erg-chigaga-or-erg-chebbi/
Happy to answer questions about either route.

One of the biggest mistakes people make when planning Morocco is underestimating the distances. Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaouen, the Sahara, and the Atlantic coast may look manageable on a map, but trying to include everything in one short trip usually means spending too much time in the car.
As local travel designers, we put together a practical guide explaining:
When a 7-day itinerary makes sense
Why 10 days works well for the imperial cities and Sahara
What 14 days allows you to experience at a more comfortable pace
The difference between choosing Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga
Realistic sample routes for each trip length
If you’re planning your first trip to Morocco, you can read the complete guide here:
https://moroccoshinydays.com/morocco-itinerary/
I’m also happy to answer questions about routes, driving times, the desert, or choosing arrival and departure airports.

I work in private tourism in Morocco, and one thing I often notice is that first-time visitors focus almost entirely on destinations: Marrakech, Fez, Chefchaouen, the Sahara and the coast.
Those places are worth visiting, but the most memorable parts of a trip are often the experiences between them.
A guided exploration of the Marrakech or Fez souks, for example, should not simply take you from one shop to another. A good guide can explain how the different artisan quarters work, introduce you to craftspeople and help you distinguish genuine handmade work from mass-produced souvenirs.
A cooking experience can also be far more meaningful when it begins in a neighbourhood market and continues inside a Moroccan home, rather than being organised only as a demonstration for tourists.
Jewish heritage experiences in Fez and other Moroccan cities can provide another important perspective on the country’s history and the communities that shaped it.
I recently put together a page featuring some of the private cultural, culinary, heritage and shopping experiences we arrange. It may be useful if you are deciding what to include in your Morocco itinerary:

https://moroccoshinydays.com/experiences

I am also happy to answer general questions about planning a first Morocco trip.

One of the most iconic dishes in Morocco during Eid al-Adha is called Boulfaf (بولفاف).

It is simple, rustic, and absolutely delicious.

Fresh lamb liver is cut into pieces, wrapped in the lamb’s caul fat, lightly seasoned with a pinch of salt and cumin, then grilled slowly over charcoal until perfectly cooked.

It is usually enjoyed fresh, right after the sacrifice, gathered around family, sharing stories, smoke from the grill in the air, and the first flavors of Eid.

Sometimes the simplest dishes carry the deepest traditions ❤️🔥

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#eidaladha #moroccanfood #boulfaf #moroccoculture #moroccoshinydays

If you are from Zagora or Morocco’s southeast, you already know…

There is NO Eid al-Adha without Kordass.

This traditional dish is one of the most unique foods in Morocco, yet very few travelers ever hear about it.

Kordass is made using the lamb’s stomach, stuffed with pieces of liver, lungs, and fat, then wrapped tightly with intestines before being slowly cooked and later added to couscous. It may sound wild to some people, but for us, this is tradition, childhood, and family all wrapped into one meal.

This is the side of Morocco most tourists never see.

If you enjoy discovering authentic cultures, traditional foods, and hidden Moroccan traditions, check out the full experience here:
www.moroccoshinydays.com

Would you try Kordass?

#Morocco #MoroccanFood #FoodCulture #EidAlAdha #Travel

We’re from Morocco and went on a fishing trip targeting one specific species — but what we pulled out of the water completely shocked us.

This fish fought like nothing I’ve ever experienced. At one point, I genuinely thought we were going to lose it.

What’s crazy is that this spot isn’t very well known, and not many people get to fish there.

Curious if any of you have ever caught something similar or fished in Cape Verde before?

Here’s the full video if you want to see how it went down:

https://youtu.be/ZA2vypRVnBY?si=2\_lVrsf51JhNY5sa

I run a small private tour company in Morocco and we’ve been rebuilding our site to move away from the typical “touristy” feel.

Tried to make it more minimal, more authentic, more like the real experience.

Would genuinely love some honest feedback before we push it further.

Here it is: https://moroccoshinydays.com