The road journal

Stories from the van

Short stories and photographs from the road: what happened, where, and when. Local tips and the odd driving story.

Sep 27, 2026 · Merzouga

A night in a Sahara desert camp: what really happens

From the camel ride out to the sunrise over Erg Chebbi — an honest walk through a night in a Berber desert camp, hour by hour.

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