We found Merzouga a bit full on, from the moment we entered town people were flagging us down trying to sell camel treks/quad biking etc. We lasted one night and then stocked up and found a desert auberge so we could enjoy the peace and the stars. But each to their own.That’s the one we’re planning on staying on after reading about it in your thread!
That sounds just what we want. What was it called?
We've stopped at 2, one at Erg Chebbi and one just outside Merzouga. I think they were on campincarinfos but can't get it to load ( might be blocked in India)
We also stopped to try and protect a huge turtle that was very slowly crossing the roadMind the roads heading out that direction we encountered a lot of 'traffic jams' out that way!
I think he's thinking about a tradeDid the man next to the sign have the "hump".....
Cheers
When we were in Kenya years back nearly got 6 camels for my wife.....I think he's thinking about a trade
So how are the camels now, I hope you’re looking after them properlyWhen we were in Kenya years back nearly got 6 camels for my wife.....
Cheers
Me too.
No true wild camels anywhere in the world.
Mr Gina M was offered 40 camels for me in Egypt. I was shitting myself as I could see his brain ticking over with the thought "40 camels at 10 quid a ride 50 times a day on skeggie beach"When we were in Kenya years back nearly got 6 camels for my wife.....
Cheers
He turned down the offer and we laughed about it with some American tourists who overheard the conversation. I could have been posting this from a harem
They have a mind of their own and cost a fortune....So how are the camels now, I hope you’re looking after them properly
Do you hear from your wife?
.......sadly
So how are the camels now, I hope you’re looking after them properly
Do you hear from your wife?
. There's a couple of wild camels wandering around Australia Lenny.
wow.
Ha Ha as a sci fi geek I was more tempted to go for The Dune movie outfit!The blue of the sky in the first few shots
...and the one with the dunes against the buildings - gives proper context & scale of their size
Haven't you invested in a "Thobe" for the authentic Lawrence of Arabia vibe ???
I love Zagora its a real busy town where you can buy just about anything and get lots of stuff made for you on the spot at very cheap prices, there's also a great indoor market where you can buy super fresh fruit & veg for very little money and the butchers kill and cut poultry etc in front of you while you wait!
The blue of the sky in the first few shots
...and the one with the dunes against the buildings - gives proper context & scale of their size
Haven't you invested in a "Thobe" for the authentic Lawrence of Arabia vibe ???
Fabulous picturesA few pics from our short stay in Zagora. The campsite was a lovely haven in a dusty oasis surrounded by unfathomable vastness for miles all around. We were tired from the big drive but went for a little wander around the palmerie to stretch our legs and then inhaled kebab, chips and salad from our host at the campsite.
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All the structures are made of mud and straw. The newer ones are actually breeze blocks with a skin on top to fit in but the older walls are just thick mud blocks.
It is cold overnight out here and we decided to hike up the big rocky hill that towers over the town. It has huge Arabic words at the top which you see as you drive in 'Hollingwood' style. No idea what they say though.
Great views of the town from above but quite washed out and muted colours in the pics as it's so dusty here. It looks as though there has been no rain in ages. We've seen nothing but dry riverbeds on our huge drives.
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We didn't go in to the town as we are not wanting to do shopping or be pestered and are on a tight schedule now. It's an ok stop over but I don't think I'd visit here otherwise.
Yesterday after our walk we set off late morning and just as we were driving out we saw a young backpacker with his thumb out so I suggested giving him a lift and Paul pulled the anchors on just in time. His name was Johan and he was from the Cheque republic. He wanted a lift to Alnif which was on our route about 2 hrs away.
He was nice to chat to on a boring drive and was very grateful. He asked if he could film a few videos on the way and he did a little scan round the van as he'd never been picked up by a posh motorhome before
Arriving in to Merzouga. I was really excited when I 1st spotted the sand dunes. They were beautiful in the evening light and we saw our 1st dessert mirage in front of them. Pics don't portrait it obviously.
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The campsite is right on the foot of the dunes! Well chuffed as we literally step from the van onto the sand.
It was a little overcast when we pulled in so not great light but a reasonable sunset and I expect we'll be spamming you with dunes photos for the next day or so
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Sunrise with a crescent moon over the dunes. I still can't quite believe we drove our van to the edge of the Sahara desert.
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, picking up hitchhikers? Time to watch the Wolf Creek series lol
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