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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (Budget Travel Online To Morocco and beyondRoyal Air Maroc flies from Washington, D.C., and New York City to Marrakech starting at around $860 (800/344-6726, royalairmaroc.com Adventure Center runs several tours of the Libyan Sahara starting at $1,640 for 12 days. But entry rules for Libya have changed several times in recent years. Some Americans have followed the complex visa process only to have their visas cancelled on arrival for no apparent reason. Visiting now might be too risky. Visas for Niger can be arranged through a tour operator or the embassy in D.C. (202/483-4224, nigerembassyusa.org What to pack for a desert excursionTour operators make it easy by listing exactly what participants should bring, including a sweater -- the desert is cold at night. No special gear is required. Tents and cooking equipment are provided by guides, as are meals, which start with bread baked under embers in the hot sand. To protect yourself from the sun and wind, you could bring a hat and kerchief. Better yet, plan on buying a Tuareg turban, or cheche, when you arrive. It will really do the trick and makes for a fun souvenir; your guide can show you how to tie it. Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip. © 2006. Newsweek Budget Travel, Inc. ![]() Adventure Center runs a number of tours of the Sahara.
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