When going on a 2day trip to the Sahara Desert, what should i wear?!?!?!?

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When going on a 2day trip to the Sahara Desert, what should i wear?!?!?!?

Answer 1

I would dress as if I was going to the beach, swimmers, flippers. sunnies, hat, and of course yr bucket and spade becaause there will be lots of sand to play with

Answer 2

..depends on how you will be traveling and with who.

..Sticking with light cotton, cargo pants, etc. similar travel attire will be a safe bet, check the weather channel for the monthly average.. will give you a better idea....But definitely take warm clothes (we just through a pair of sweat pants, 1 pair of thick socks, a long sleeved t-shirt and a sweatshirt or jumper for the evening ...obviously a hat...

Just a hint pack your clothes in ziploc (plastic sandwich bags) ..prevents the sand from getting into everything and it does... especially if your camping....

Answer 3

Your first thought would be shorts. NO-NO. The sun burns. Get yourself some very thin long sleeved clothes. For night time I would recomend some winter clothing since the temp does fall below 0'C. A hat and not a cap is also a good idea.

The arabs did not make their clothes the way theuy are for no reson

Answer 4

Although shorts are probably a good idea for the beach, please remember that it gets very hot and very cold in the Sahara Desert.  

i would suggest wearing jeans, T-shirt and hat.  It may be hot, but jeans will save you from sunburn.  Take lots of sunscreen and water.

Answer 5

There are many qualifiers to this.  Where are you going?  When are you going?  With whom and with what equipment?

I returned from the Malian Sahara just two months ago.

I recommend a skirt that goes below your knees and is breezy.  A loose shirt with 3/4 sleeves or a t-shirt but not a tank top.  In most Saharan countries it is appropriate to not show your knees or shoulders.  

For men - loose slacks and a t-shirt.  

Sturdy sandals are probably the best bet.  I was worried about the safety of my feet and so wore closed-toe shoes but that was too much.  Sandals are fine.

Wear a hat.

Other responders are right, it can get cold so hopefully you are traveling in such a manner as to be in a nice tent at night or in a rooming house.

Answer 6

Any thing light and cotton make sure you have sleeves too to avoid sunburn. as well as trousers to avoid msquitos or scorpion bites.

take a cap or a turban would be wise.

salam