Jun 15, 2008 - Sweet Sahara

By Elizabeth “Trust in Allah, but tie up your camel.By Elizabeth “Trust in Allah, but tie up your camel....

May 19, 2008 - The Sahara

We have arrived in the Sahara from Ouarzazate via bus.We have arrived in the Sahara from Ouarzazate via bus....

Feb 3, 2008 - Surreal Sahara Soiree

Surreal Sahara Soiree Originally we weren’t going to start our Europe adventure until February to avoid at least part of the European winter.Surreal Sahara Soiree Originally we weren’t going to start our Europe adventure until February to avoid at least part of the European winter....

Sep 20, 2007 - Zagora to Merzouga- Day 2 of Sahara Adventure

This morning came too early (6am) but the guide came serving tea and bread with jam and cheese into our tent. Today's drive took us through more villages on route to Merzouga where the REAL desert begins. ... As we approached you could begin to see the giant dunes in the distance much like our mountain views as we leave Calgary for Banff.This morning came too early (6am) but the guide came serving tea and bread with jam and cheese into our tent. Today's drive took us through more villages on route to Merzouga where the REAL desert begins. ... As we approached you could begin to see the giant dunes in the distance much like our mountain views as we leave Calgary for Banff....

May 15, 2007 - Berber Camp, Camels

After a refreshing lunch, we drove to Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara desert. ... On Wednesday monring, some of the group got up about 5:00 AM for another camel ride, but once was enough for us, so we slept a little longer before breakfast and departure back to Merzouga and return to our van. ... By now our bodies were all covered with red sand that penetrated our clothes and shoes and socks, and felt quite gritty! Nonetheless, we drove to a very lush and green oasis where we walked for awhile - a really nice walk.After a refreshing lunch, we drove to Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara desert. ... On Wednesday monring, some of the group got up about 5:00 AM for another camel ride, but once was enough for us, so we slept a little longer before breakfast and departure back to Merzouga and return to our van. ... By now our bodies were all covered with red sand that penetrated our clothes and shoes and socks, and felt quite gritty! Nonetheless, we drove to a very lush and green oasis where we walked for awhile - a really nice walk....

Apr 22, 2006 - Sweet and Sour in the Sahara

It was a difficult few days but I kept reminding myself that stories from hell are good to tell.It was a difficult few days but I kept reminding myself that stories from hell are good to tell....

Nov 26, 2005 - Mad Marrakech and adventures in the desert

Hi all Apologies but a bumper edition this time. Our second leap into the Sahara Desert took us via the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge to Merzouga. ... From here we landed in Merzouga, or somewhere near it. ... We saddled up our camels and set off into the dunes for three days.Hi all Apologies but a bumper edition this time. Our second leap into the Sahara Desert took us via the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge to Merzouga. ... From here we landed in Merzouga, or somewhere near it. ... We saddled up our camels and set off into the dunes for three days....

Jun 7, 2005 - Boulmane Dades

After 03/06, I went to Boulmane Dades - hitched a ride with a very nice man who thought I was the bees knees. Anyhow, thought I'd cut my losses and especially since some other locals advised me he was trouble so I arranged a taxi all the way to Merzouga (750dms). ... Stupidly I relented and I gave him a ride to Merzouga. ... He kept on saying how he'd gone to all this trouble and made reservations etc - well by this stage I was having none of it since I knew he had not paid for anything.After 03/06, I went to Boulmane Dades - hitched a ride with a very nice man who thought I was the bees knees. Anyhow, thought I'd cut my losses and especially since some other locals advised me he was trouble so I arranged a taxi all the way to Merzouga (750dms). ... Stupidly I relented and I gave him a ride to Merzouga. ... He kept on saying how he'd gone to all this trouble and made reservations etc - well by this stage I was having none of it since I knew he had not paid for anything....

Feb 2, 2005 - Camping in the Sahara

After riding a couple of hours on a camel I was relieved to reach our campsite.After riding a couple of hours on a camel I was relieved to reach our campsite....

Jan 30, 2005 - Tinehir - Merzouga - Sahara Desert

After a 9hr bus ride, we could see the red sand dunes of the Sahara off in the horizon. We spent the night watching the stars, and climbing a huge dune to get a view of the lights of Merzouga. ... .After a 9hr bus ride, we could see the red sand dunes of the Sahara off in the horizon. We spent the night watching the stars, and climbing a huge dune to get a view of the lights of Merzouga. ... ....

Sep 19, 2004 - Merzouga/ Erg Chebbi, Morocco

Charlie had struck up a friendship with the owner of Central Café where we had dinner both nights in Tenerhir.Charlie had struck up a friendship with the owner of Central Café where we had dinner both nights in Tenerhir....