What 5 Days Alone in the Sahara Is Really Like

We repaired our truck in Zagora, joined other travelers for a night among the dunes, and then continued alone through Morocco’s Sahara, crossing dune fields, dried lakes and riverbeds. We camped near the Erg Chigaga dunes, rebuilt our daily routine, and dealt with food, water and battery issues. A major sandstorm obscured the tracks as we navigated by GPS, crossed water and difficult terrain, and were redirected by a military checkpoint before finally reaching asphalt after five intense days off-road.