The red rock walls of the Todra gorge rising over the riverside road, a few walkers below

Couple questions: Honeymoon planning

What should we pack for a night in the Sahara?

Warm layers come first. Desert nights can approach freezing from November to February, even after a hot day. Add a scarf for sun and sand, closed shoes for the evening, a head torch, lip balm, high-factor sun cream, a power bank and zip-lock bags for phones and passports. Luxury camps supply bedding, but bring your own warm layer.

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Answered by the Morocco Honeymoons team. Checked October 2026.

The short answer

The earthen ksar of Ait Benhaddou climbing its hill in afternoon light, palms in front and the granary on the crest — Ait Benhaddou, on the road south to the Sahara

In more detail

Our packing guide is clear that the Sahara swings hard between day and night. From November to February, nights can get close to 0°C, so pack a warm fleece or even a down jacket. A hat helps around the fire.

A scarf or shemagh does two jobs. It shades you from the sun and keeps sand out of your face if the wind picks up on a camel ride. Closed shoes matter after dark, because the sand cools fast once the sun goes down.

Rolling dunes in low golden light, their crests lit and their hollows in shadow — Golden hour on the Merzouga dunes, Erg ChebbiPhoto: Mustang Joe, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (resized)

Bring a head torch with fresh batteries, lip balm and saline nasal spray for the very dry air, and dust-proof or zip-lock bags for your phone, camera and passport. Pack a power bank too. Camps may not have reliable electricity for charging, and many have little or no Wi-Fi by design.