Despite its’ size, Morocco offers an incredible assortment of landscapes. Our sojourn began in Casablanca, from where we headed eastwards along the Atlantic coast till Rabat and further to Meknes. On our way we had brief glimpses of the Rif Mountains in the north. But we were waiting for something splendid and something more imposing: The Atlas Mountain Range.
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| High Atlas Mountain Range |
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| Arches along the Atlantic Coast |
Further on our way, we took a short detour to Ifrane. A quaint little town labeled “Little Switzerland” is truly pretty. Small sculptures and parks embellish this picturesque little town and show influences of western European architecture. The journey continued through the Middle Atlas mountains into Azrou past the splendid Cedar forests and finally to Midelt. Another small town that serves as a perfect night halt for weary travelers heading from Fes into the Sahara.
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| Lush green Middle Atlas Range |
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| Erg Chebbi dunes in the Sahara |
The much-awaited spectacle: the Sahara Desert was yet to reveal itself. The landscape gradually turned from lush green to semi-arid and finally to arid along the way to Merzouga. The gates into the Sahara were thrown open, the sand dunes ready to embrace us. It was a fantastic experience to ride camels into the dunes and spend the night in the calm of the desert, far away from civilization. Pictures speak louder than words…see for yourself.
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| Camels resting after the long journey into the dunes |
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| Lone tree in the scorching sand |
