Packing for a Morocco desert tour is less about specialized gear and more about accounting for a wide temperature range within a single day — hot afternoons, cool evenings, and sometimes cold nights, even outside of winter.
Clothing
Lightweight, breathable layers work best for daytime, with at least one warm layer (a fleece or jacket) for evenings and early mornings at the desert camp. Loose, long-sleeved clothing offers better sun protection than short sleeves in direct desert sun. Closed, comfortable shoes are more practical than sandals for camel rides and walking on sand.
Sun and sand protection
Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat or scarf are essentials rather than optional extras — a scarf in particular is useful for both sun and windblown sand during camel rides or 4x4 excursions. Lip balm with SPF is a small but easily forgotten addition.
For the desert camp overnight
A warm layer for after dark, a headlamp or small flashlight (camps are lit but paths between tents can be dark), and a portable phone charger or power bank if you want to keep a phone charged, since power at desert camps is often limited.
Often-overlooked items
Wet wipes or hand sanitizer (water for washing can be limited at camps), a reusable water bottle, and a dust-proof bag or cover for cameras or phones, since fine sand gets into pockets and bags more easily than expected.
What not to worry about bringing
Specialized desert gear — sand gaiters, technical hiking boots, or camping equipment — isn’t necessary for a standard tour, since transport, accommodation and camp equipment are handled as part of the itinerary. Pack for comfort and temperature swings rather than for an expedition.