CNN Travel has this great article about traveling to the Sahara Desert. There are 10 countries that are part of the massive desert, but it’s important to know which ones are welcoming. Libya, for example, has been known to confiscate travel visas at random, especially from Americans.

Morocco seems to be the most welcoming and cheapest country for your big Sahara trek. You can fly Royal Air Maroc from Washington D.C. or New York to Marrakech (or Marrakesh, if you prefer that spelling) for just $860. Tours are available for about $800 for eight days. That includes camel rides and camping on sand dunes.

I have yet to travel to Africa, but with these prices I’ll definitely have to check out the Sahara some time very soon.

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