Morocco Motorcycle Ride

I woke up early to see the sunset and walk the dog in the chilly morning.  After breakfast we hired a guide to take show us around. We spent the morning visiting the dunes, the abandoned village and some nomads who offered hot mint tea under the shade of a tent. The kids and dog…

On the last day of the year, I got permission from the family to head for a buggy ride in the desert. I met up with my guide at 1300 and we headed out of the city in a north-eastern direction. We soon left the tarmac and wondered through an unattached land. Our trip included speedy sections and well…

Today we drove to Merzouga, the real Sahara desert. Although not as extended as the dunes in Algeria, Lybia or even Tunisia, the dunes stretch 30 km long and 8 km wide. The road leading to our accommodation was mostly dirt track. We enjoyed the weather, the sights and the sheer feeling of space in…

Since we have been living in Morocco we make a trip to the desert in the winter. The first year was an exploration on our own. Last year, my brother-in-law joined us for a week long journey, while this year we set-off for a week with my wife’s parents for company. This time though we decided…

I woke up early to take a walk with the dog and our host immediately served coffee and tea when he saw me. What a good surprise! After breakfast we put our stuff in the car and then headed for a long walk to a rock formation they call the monkey’s fingers (les doigts du singe)….