26 March to 9 April 2002.
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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
The walk on the way to Alnif.
A pleasant break in our journey.
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?
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
The descent towards Ait Soun
Walk done during the transfer
The Atlas Mountains
Climbing Northwards over the Atlas Mountains
Run-off from the high mountains can give good crops
Abdul, Omar and Abdul Zak
... and in warmer conditions
Maria Berrada
All local organisation was very well handled through Maria's tour company.
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