In a new series So, is it worth it? our experts put popular travel experiences to the test to see if they’re really worth your time and money. This week, we’re desert camping.

I’ve never really understood the appeal of camping . It’s about as far from my idea of fun as a holiday can get.

I promise, I have tried, but between the damp sleeping bags, the suspicious noises, the less-than-optimal bathroom facilities, it’s always been too ‘character-building’ for my taste.

So, when I was invited to spend a night under the stars in the middle of the Moroccan desert , I knew I was in for a revelation… or a breakdown.

How it went

After landing in Errachidia, a city in southeastern Morocco , we set off for Erg Chebbi, a spectacular stretch of orange-gold dunes near the town of Merzouga,

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