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Camel trekking to a Sahara camp, Morocco Camel trekking to a Sahara camp Morocco Remove
In October30°Cbarely any rain
Flying time12h 25mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stayOne night in the desert
Best forAdventure seekers · Couples · Photographers
The feel of itSilent, orange, gently theatrical
Where people stayMerzougaor Erg Chebbi desert camps
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageMADArabic and French
AccommodationCheap

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