Morroco Intimate 2011
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Off to the Desert. This was the part of the initenarary which i felt was a complete waste of time; after spending 3 nights in Marrakech, we were headed back the same way to spend a couple of nights in desert camps at Zagora. We were going to be in the middle of the desert somewhere near a place they describe as "52 days to Timbucktoo" in the days when people travelled by camel.
This must be the nicest restroom stop we had throughout our trip. I have no idea why a nice guesthouse is sitting in the middle of nowhere.
This must be the nicest restroom stop we had throughout our trip. I have no idea why a nice guesthouse is sitting in the middle of nowhere.
If i had one thing i was excited to do on this trip (photography-wise), it was to photograph the stars. My first chance came at our 1st night here, where light pollution was minimal, being far away from any town or city. It was beautiful! I have never seen so many stars in the sky in my whole life!
The pity is not having the right lens on my camera. I had no distance markers on my lens so i could not set it to infinity. Pictures are slightly OOF but hopefully you kind of see how pretty the skies that blanketed me that night looked.
The pity is not having the right lens on my camera. I had no distance markers on my lens so i could not set it to infinity. Pictures are slightly OOF but hopefully you kind of see how pretty the skies that blanketed me that night looked.
The next day, we would leave Zagora and head to our next desert camp, Chigaga.
The door that could not be properly closed left open with the biting cold of a desert morn having us tropical-types, shivering non-stop. Our guide told us it probably about 4 to 5 deg celsius. Colder than a fridge!
Before our rudimentary breakfast in the open, i quickly climbed up the dunes so that i can take a picture of our desert camp's layout (with my handphone camera).
Luggage and human cargo all in various 4x4s of differing states, we headed towards Chigaga but not before stopping to see a pottery shop. This sign in the middle is quite commonly used in this area. This area is known for being 51 days' camel ride from the famous Timbouktu in the old days when that was the most efficacious transport.
The door that could not be properly closed left open with the biting cold of a desert morn having us tropical-types, shivering non-stop. Our guide told us it probably about 4 to 5 deg celsius. Colder than a fridge!
Before our rudimentary breakfast in the open, i quickly climbed up the dunes so that i can take a picture of our desert camp's layout (with my handphone camera).
Luggage and human cargo all in various 4x4s of differing states, we headed towards Chigaga but not before stopping to see a pottery shop. This sign in the middle is quite commonly used in this area. This area is known for being 51 days' camel ride from the famous Timbouktu in the old days when that was the most efficacious transport.
As we entered into semi-desert and arid lane, on our way to the sand dunes of Chigaga, we were told that lunch will be "in the middle of nowhere" today. Having had many the same meals for many days already, we can say that whilst the venue is unknown, the menu was certainly going to be predictable...
When ya gotta go, ya gotta go...
Might as well pose with the 4x4 in the meantime...
Lunch was to be under a tree
After a long long wait, lunch was eventually served.
The tree that we sat around.
When ya gotta go, ya gotta go...
Might as well pose with the 4x4 in the meantime...
Lunch was to be under a tree
After a long long wait, lunch was eventually served.
The tree that we sat around.
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Camel Rides in the Desert. We spent a few hours travelling through the desert on camel-back and stopped at a farm for lunch...
The 4x4 would take us to meet our camels.
Some people take to riding camels like naturals. Not all of us are that... "gifted" as a sore behind would attest to.
A rider's eye view...
The 4x4 would take us to meet our camels.
Some people take to riding camels like naturals. Not all of us are that... "gifted" as a sore behind would attest to.
A rider's eye view...
We have lunch within the orchard of a farm compound in the middle of the desert.
Would this be considered "birding"?:bsmilie:
Our rides rest as we lunched.
Biscuits and tea at our desert bivouac. I've never been so glad to see the behind of a camel. Riding a camel for half an hour is fun. For a good 4 hours in total is torture... Glad we were headed to civilisation after this.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Coming to an end soon.
Janetleeyj
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I love this foto vry vry much :heart: So beautiful:thumbsup:
Our desert tent for the night.
the tour group making their way up the 300 metre sand dune
Glad you like it! Thanks!
The Road to Agadir. We now move from the South-eastern part of Morocco to it's Western coast. A long bus journey...
We frequently meet kids when we take toilet breaks and they usually try to ask you for money. We shared some sweets or chips with them instead. (Taken with the mobile phone cam)
The younger ones seem to be less cynical and more friendly. (Taken with the mobile phone cam)
Lunch was at a rathe empty hotel... I suppose with the low season, there's no need to waste water and money by filling the pool. I decided to get in anyway & imagine i was soaking in a pool :bsmilie:
We frequently meet kids when we take toilet breaks and they usually try to ask you for money. We shared some sweets or chips with them instead. (Taken with the mobile phone cam)
The younger ones seem to be less cynical and more friendly. (Taken with the mobile phone cam)
Lunch was at a rathe empty hotel... I suppose with the low season, there's no need to waste water and money by filling the pool. I decided to get in anyway & imagine i was soaking in a pool :bsmilie:
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