The Great Sahara – Growing up I remember studying up on Northern Africa, and regions of the Sahara. I always imagined it would be one of the last places I would make it to. This excursion in Morocco was rough as temperatures were hovering around 107 that week in Marrakech. I ended up sleeping outside during my nights in the desert and getting 3 hours average per night. But it was all worth it as the sights were breathtaking.