Sunset in the Sahara

Sahara Walking Trek

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May 17th 2010
Edge of the Sahara Trek January 2010 4 days trekking in the Sahara with a motely crew of fellow travellers, a rather incompetent guide, and some very friendly locals looking after the even friendlier camels who had the unfortunate job of carting around all our gear. 10 Hours in a Minibus The downside to flying into Marrakech to trek in the Sahara is that the start poi ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech

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In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurate... ... read more