Mountains, Sahara Desert, Todra Gorge

 It was quite a surprise to discover Morocco has 4 mountain ranges...the Rif, the High Atlas, the Middle Atlas and Anti Atlas!


An Oasis enroute


The Todra Gorge


Mount Toubkal 4167m


Crossing the High Atlas mountains


An oasis walk


Merzouga on the Sahara Desert


Camel ride at dusk!


Our guide Aziz


Sunset on the Sahara

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