u/saharalocaltours

Hi everyone,

I’m planning a backpacking trip in Morocco and I’m trying to decide if going to the Sahara Desert is really worth the long trip from Marrakech.

I’ve heard that many travelers go to Merzouga for camel trekking and to spend the night in a desert camp, but I’m wondering if it’s authentic or too touristy.

For those who have done it:

* How many days did you spend going to the desert?

* Is Merzouga better than Zagora?

* Is it easy to do it independently while backpacking?

I’m also curious about transportation options (bus, shared tour, etc).

Any tips or experiences would be really helpful!