32 Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences to Add to Your Bucket List

17. Ride a Camel Through the Sands of the Moroccan Sahara

There’s something timeless and almost mythical about traversing the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert on camelback, just as traders and nomads have done for centuries. Starting in Merzouga or M’Hamid, Morocco, your adventure takes you deep into the desert, where the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga stretch endlessly into the horizon. As the sun sets, the dunes turn into a fiery landscape of gold and orange, before the sky explodes into a dazzling display of stars. For the full experience, camp overnight in a traditional Berber tent, dine on delicious Moroccan tagine by the fire, and listen to the mesmerizing sounds of desert musicians playing under the Milky Way. Best Time to Go: October to April, when temperatures are cooler and more comfortable.