Magnificent Desolation
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26 March to 9 April 2002.

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Erg Chebbi

A non-typical scene.
 
The lake was caused by the heavy rains. It is normally dry.


 

We set off on our long and circuitous route to the top of the dunes


 

Goat grazing on the dunes - not much to eat!


 

How's this for odd behaviour?
 
Some (unsuccessful) snow-boarders on the dunes


 

We stagger up the steep sand...


 

.. again and again


 

delighted when we reached each top


 

You can almost see the smug satisfaction!


 

One of our longer rests
 
A happy picture


 

Back down for lunch


 

The isolated restaurant at Erg Chebbi


 

View from the restaurant


 

Returning to hotel by Land Rover


 

Transfer to Zagora

The walk on the way to Alnif.
 
A pleasant break in our journey.


 

Zagora

The famous "Timbucto" sign at the end of the town


 

Nearby, Tamgrout is famous for its pottery in an attractive mottled green


 

A kick-wheel potter at work
 
Why mount the wheel at floor level?


 

Camel riding

Nearly all of the group rode camels at Zagora on the free day
 
Getting mounted at the start


 

Setting off


 

A typical alley-way between gardens


 

Riding alongside an irrigation ditch


 

Transfer from Zagora to Ourzazate

The descent towards Ait Soun
 
Walk done during the transfer


 

The Atlas Mountains


 

Green valleys of the Atlas crossing

Climbing Northwards over the Atlas Mountains
 
Run-off from the high mountains can give good crops


 

Our support team

Abdul, Omar and Abdul Zak


 

... and in warmer conditions


 

Bens-Marie Tours

Maria Berrada
 
All local organisation was very well handled through Maria's tour company.


 

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