March 20, 2010

Morocco - Erg Chebbi

Another charming girl met during a taxi stop.



Camels in the morning.


It was sad to say goodbye to this quiet, beautiful place (in December almost no tourists at all). "A taxi" was coming every day at about 6 am.


The sunset was so bewitching that we decided to stay on the top of the dune. Aware of a 2 hour walk back in a dark! Quite risky as all dunes looked the same and we were really scared not to get lost. On our way we met another nomad family which offered us a place in their tent. The men put his hand on his heart when inviting us. Still we went on to our place.


My friend Agnieszka.


When higher on a dune, one can see Atlas mountains from the distance. Also Algerian mountains. It was one of the most amazing views I have seen in my life - 360 grades around of a dessert and mountains.



Dunes are sometimes amazing. It took us about one hour to climb to the top of one.


the nomad family household from the distance.


Really charming. Where did she learn it?;)


NOMAD FAMILY
This nomad familywe met during the trip. Obviously used to some travellers and tourists visits (look at toys for sale!). The mother and the older daughter already obliged to hide their faces when a photo is taken.



A trip to the highest dunes.


We arrived to a beatiful place with ... a lake!

Famous dunes of Erg Chebbi


LOCAL MEANS OF TRANSORT
We passed this man when in a taxi, that is a local dilapidated car, carrying us to the dessert.

Morocco - Risani

MAGIC SHOP AGAIN


LOCAL MARKET
In Rissani there is an amazing market with carpets, jewellery, other handicrafts. This shop sells magic mixtures, herbs, spices, tees, cosmetics and some things which are probably used by local witches;) (look at the roof of the shop!)


A SCHOOLGIRL


ROYAL CITY RISANI
Risani is the gateway to the dessert. With an interesting history, now a small town, with women dressed in black begging for food and money.

Morocco - To the Desert

ARID LANDSCAPE
Before we get to a real desert, but very close!


BUS TO THE SOUTH
A long distance bus to the south. The travel lasted 8 hours. Only local people "on board".


IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE
On our way to the desert. A bus stop in a small town.