A Day in the Desert
We had an early start to the day, gathering for a sunrise shoot. The haze prevented a stunning sunrise but we still got some decent shots. The patterns that form in the sand are fascinating This is what you think of when you think of the Sahara.
After breakfast we reunited with our 4 wheel drives for the adventures of the day. Our first stop was to visit a nomadic family for tea and bread. Being a photography group, we were fixated on the robed woman trying to watch her children while preparing the tea and bread for our group. She was clearly uncomfortable being photographed and covered most of her face with her head scarf.
Our next stop is at a refuge camp where the men perform mostly for tourist. They agreed to pose for us outside. We also had our obligatory mint tea!
We headed off to Auberge de Sud where we would have lunch, a critique and a swim. These little oasis in the desert dot the landscape. They provide a welcome shelter from the intense sun in the desert with the added bonus of a refreshing dip.
Late afternoon found us back in camp in time for our evening camel ride. The camels in the Sahara are dromedaries which mean they are of the one hump variety. Hopping on their backs while they are lying in the sand, you have a bit of a bumpy ride when they stand for the trek. A camel driver leads the line across the dunes while the sun set in the distance.
We dined under the stars again this evening, enjoying a glass of Moroccan wine we brought with us from the city. It had been a long day, but one of great variety revealing the wonders of the desert.
Tomorrow: To the Hollywood of Morocco
We had an early start to the day, gathering for a sunrise shoot. The haze prevented a stunning sunrise but we still got some decent shots. The patterns that form in the sand are fascinating This is what you think of when you think of the Sahara.
After breakfast we reunited with our 4 wheel drives for the adventures of the day. Our first stop was to visit a nomadic family for tea and bread. Being a photography group, we were fixated on the robed woman trying to watch her children while preparing the tea and bread for our group. She was clearly uncomfortable being photographed and covered most of her face with her head scarf.
Late afternoon found us back in camp in time for our evening camel ride. The camels in the Sahara are dromedaries which mean they are of the one hump variety. Hopping on their backs while they are lying in the sand, you have a bit of a bumpy ride when they stand for the trek. A camel driver leads the line across the dunes while the sun set in the distance.
Tomorrow: To the Hollywood of Morocco
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