Sahara Desert trek

I planned on doing Morocco on my own using only public transportation, but after looking at the bus schedules I realized I didn't have enough time. Instead I booked a three day excursion. Only one word to describe the experience: legendary.

Too eventful to describe everything so I'll just give a brief recap.

Very long and windy van ride through the Atlas Mountains, both too and from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert. Tangine and Cous Cous for midday and evening meals. Can't ever go wrong with that.

The first day a post lunch stroll through Ait Benhaddou turned into crossing a flooded path through a silty river by foot to save ourselves a 50 dirham donkey ride across. In return we received a refreshing mud bath for our legs as well as a game of footie (soccer) with the local kids.

The second day, some bouldering through a scenic gorge and a several hour camel ride across the Sahara produced a very sore bum, a beautiful sunset, an amazing moonlit sky, and a night with the Berbers.

The final day, the most unforgettable sunrise atop the highest dune in Merzouga, sandboarding down the dune, and a ride back to civilization on top of a 4x4.