Merzouga on a Budget: My Honest Desert Trip Breakdown
A night under Sahara stars, camel rides and real costs: my honest guide to visiting Merzouga on a backpacker budget.

A night under Sahara stars, camel rides and real costs: my honest guide to visiting Merzouga on a backpacker budget.

A budget trip to Morocco costs about 200 to 400 dirhams a day. Here are real prices for beds, food, transport, the Sahara and entry fees, plus a full one-week budget.

The direct ONCF train from Marrakech to Fes takes about 7 hours and costs from around 195 dirhams. Compare trains, CTM night buses and flights, plus ticket tips and how to reach the Fes medina.