Morocco
The gateway to Africa; Sahara Desert; Tuareg; fortified cities; gorges; mountains; souk; riad; tagine.
Capital: Rabat
Currency: Dirham
Desert: Sahara
Food: Tagine
Languages: Arabic; Berber
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Erfoud: Last Stop Before the Sahara
Our correspondent savours a final smidgin of civilisation before reaching the Sahara Desert.
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Desert Trip, Part 3: A Night Under the Stars in Morocco
Our correspondent spends the night in the Sahara as he enjoys some more Moroccan hospitality.
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Sahara Desert Trip, Part 2: Swaying to the Camel’s Rhythm in Morocco
Our correspondent saddles up as he heads into the desert, wishing only that he’d worn sturdier shorts.
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Morocco Road Trip, Part 1: Setting off in Search of an African Desert
Our correspondent revs off to find some camels and a desert in which to ride them.
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Road Trip in Morocco, Part 4: The Return to Ouarzazate
Our correspondent completes his circular voyage in southern Morocco.
