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Sahara Desert

Merzouga, Morocco

Sahara Desert is part of the Weekly Writing and Photography Contest.

Submit your best work for a chance to win freelance contracts and prizes.

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Camel-Trekking to Watch the Sun Rise Over the Sahara in Morocco

Well after nightfall, you'll meet your camel and settle into your saddle to start the bumpy trek into the undulating and shifting sea of sand that surrounds the oasis of Merzouga. The only sound penetrating the profound peace of the desert is the sandy whisper of camel steps. Just when the tantalizing expanse of stars above you seems almost within reach, little by little it starts retreat. You slip and slide your way to the top of the tallest dune as the eastern sky begins to glow. The dunes are on fire and you cast the longest shadow of your life on the golden sand below, sealing an unforgettable moment.

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  • Megan Cytron (Editor) Congratulations! You won Honorable Mention in the May 23, 2012 Contest.

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Tiffany Hsu
Submitted on Sahara Desert in Merzouga, Morocco as part of the Weekly Contest.
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Sunset In The Sahara

March 21, 2013 Like Comment_small Add a Comment

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Tiffany Hsu
Won Photography Best Photo for submitting on Sahara Desert in Merzouga, Morocco as part of the Weekly Contest.
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Shadow Portrait

March 21, 2013 Like Comment_small Add a Comment

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  • Adam Rugel (Editor) Congratulations! You won Best Photo Photography in the March 27, 2013 Contest.

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Tara Lowry
Won Photography Honorable Mention for submitting on Sahara Desert in Merzouga, Morocco as part of the Weekly Contest.
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Desert shadows

May 16, 2012 Like Comment_small Add a Comment

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  • Megan Cytron (Editor) Congratulations! You won Honorable Mention in the May 23, 2012 Contest.

  • roboan Nice!

  • Anastasia Roth Awesome

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Megan Cytron
Submitted on Sahara Desert in Merzouga, Morocco as part of the Freelance Contest.
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Sahara Desert

Well after nightfall, you'll meet your camel and settle into your saddle to start the bumpy trek into the undulating and shifting sea of sand that surrounds the oasis of Merzouga. The only sound penetrating the profound peace of the desert is the sandy whisper of camel steps. Just when the tantalizing expanse of stars above you seems almost within reach, little by little it starts retreat. You slip and slide your way to the top of the tallest dune as the eastern sky begins to glow. The dunes are on fire and you cast the longest shadow of your life on the golden sand below, sealing an unforgettable moment.

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Place:
Sahara Desert
Address:
Merzouga,
Morocco
Map:
Map & Directions
Website:
http://www.desert-hotel.com...
Tags:
Adventure, Animal Encounter, Camel, Camels, Desert, Getaway, Nature, Outdoors, Riding, Sahara, Skygazing, Star Gazing, Stars, Sunrise, Trek

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