It's been a while since I went to Morocco but I could always find reasonable accomodation mid-afternoon, for example in Marrakesh and Ourzazate. Outside towns I'd imagine a smile goes a long way with the nomads, and I remember them being very friendly. As always: the more remote, the better the people.
That said: Why don't you take a bivi tent or something like the Exped Southern Cross. Just put the tent poles diagonally into the panniers. ("Tent" doesn't automatically mean "soft luggage on the back").
Bjorn
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