Hi dear Hive community,
Crossing the desert of Merzouga by sunrise. A place surround by dunes, making new friends and sleeping a night in the wild.
In the morning we woke up at the climbing paradise Todra Gorge, we chose to hitchhiked to Merzouga but before we stopped for some nice breakfast and to by some dates as they are famous in the region.
The journey was very exiting as many people stopped to pic us up. We reached Merzouga in the late afternoon and decided to stay with a couple from Switzerland which we got along quit well after getting them to know during the ride in their over lander (caravan).
After a nice dinner in the over lander and a walk to enjoy the sunset we finally went tired from the day meeting a lot of new people to sleep. The van Franzi and Jan had a small extra room where we easily had a enough space so sleep. Only it was a bit cold but next time we will bring more warm sleeping bags with us.
In the morning we wanted to see the sunrise so we quietly moved out from the van. I was cold but OK as the excitement was worth high to see the driest sun beams and to cross to desert to walk back to the village Merzouga. After a beautiful walk over 3 hours we finally reached the town were we headed to the next coffee bar. On the way in the desert we found some amazing small rocks which look like meteorites and yes the are meteorites as locals confirmed later in the day. Tired from the long walk and the freezing night in the van we looked for the first best opportunity to get a nice room with hot shower to relax and to enjoy the rest of our time in Merzouga.
In the next day we where trying different foods and went to watch the sunrise.
Merzouga is a famous tourist destination in Moroccan. A small town at the beginning of the Sahara desert. It's located on the west side of Morocco, very close to the Algerien boarder.
Merzouga is a typical village with one Bus station and one main street with all the restaurants and shops. People love to come here to get a taste of the desert especially now as the temperatures where ideal for outdoor activities, many people come to do camel rides, renting of quads, doing sand boarding or camping in luxurious camps entertained by evening fire and traditional music. We skipped the preplanned activities and went to explore on our own.
We were surprised by the vegetation as it was green and grass was growing in the desert. We could see many desert flowers and interesting plants. Specially the pink flower is very important to the people in the region and that can be see in the colour of the houses which are all pink representing this flower.
Certain parts of the desert are not with typical orange sand, but a raw grey sand. The land from far away appears black and it makes very good contrast on the photos. It's worth to walk around here as you can see and find many interesting rock formations from different materials. Most cool ones are parts of meteorites, which are black or red in colour and have a very specific shapes.
In the night the sky turns so beautiful. There are more stars than ever and they shine even more bright. It's like a one million star hotel.
In general there was not much tourism as in January and February is the main season for overlanders like caravans, motorbikes, camper vans and trucks.
Thank you for reading and more in the next one.
Wish you all a nice day!
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I am actually speechless, it is truly amazing to have such a wonderful travel experience and see such beauty. The photography is amazing, I am just amazed just looking at it. Although it seems like that, it is a very great experience, besides seeing such beautiful views and visiting places. Seeing such beauty while traveling actually makes my heart happy. And I hope it was a trip to remember for the rest of my life. Best wishes
Amazing shots!
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Perfection in every photo. 😍Wow truly amazing.Im only seeing these photos on magazines. But the way you describe it seems a live view of the nature. ❤️
Wow, just absolutely incredible photos! Composition, lighting, and details in every single shot make every photograph really irresistible. Brilliant job!
Look at some very beautiful pictures my friend have a nice day 😘😘❤️❤️
Looks like a perfect trip, great pictures
Wow, what an amazing place, the view in the desert looks so beautiful. But do you prefer the charm of the sunset or the charm of the sunrise?
Even though both are equally beautiful, everyone has their own assessment of these two phenomena. ,It's really amazing, have a nice day my friend 🙏♥️
Beautiful photographs.
This blog post shares an exciting journey through Merzouga, highlighting breathtaking sunrises, adventures, and unexpected discoveries. It captures the beauty of the place from its contrasting landscapes to its vibrant night sky. The experience of meeting new people, and exploring off the beaten path adds a personal and adventurous touch to the story.
Wow,what an incredible adventure!The sunrise photos must have been breathtaking.Hitchhiking through Morocco sounds thrilling, and meeting the Swiss couple adds a lovely personal touch to the story. Finding meteorites in the desert? Amazing! Thanks for sharing this captivating journey.
What a beautiful desert! Love these shots!
Thanks for sharing!!
This place can be a dream visit destination of everyone who wish to get there.For sure it will be a unforgetable experience to explore.
Crossing is not in vain, the place is very beautiful, the view is amazing, I really enjoy the beauty ❤️
The desert is very beautiful and you have depicted it much more beautifully. The stars shine brighter in the desert. I have experienced this before. I find it interesting that people from Switzerland have come to Morocco to see the desert. Have a nice day.
What a beautiful place
Super schöne Fotos habt ihr gemacht. 👍🏼🙏🏼 Amazing photos!!!!
What a wonderful trip and those are very nice shots. I wish I can go there someday, it is a very beautiful place.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
This site is incredible! Walking pains your feet, but it's worth it! I would want to travel like this. Safe travels!
Waooo! 🤩👏 Spectacular photos, these are the real experiences and contents of deserts 🏜 well realistic of the adventure made by you.
Quality and to be admired. All very nice and motivating. I hope someday I can know this kind of places, because I am also a fan of cactus 🌵 and in these areas there must be some big ones for years.
Greetings and happy day @thefootprint!!! 😊🙏🏻🤗
What a beautiful desert! We also have the Kavir desert in Iran, and God willing, I will travel soon.