Morocco Reviews: Merzouga and the Sahara
This was the obligatory camel ride experience. We drove for about 12 (!) hours to reach our hotel in Merzouga from Fes. The last 30-45 minutes was driving across the uneven floor of the desert, as there had recently been a flash flood which seemed to have washed away what little road there was. This was a very bumpy experience, not to be recommended, when you are having a bit of stomach issues…But the reward was worth it. We finally reached our hotel, Kasbah Yasmina, which was situated right on the edge of the sand dunes with a great view over the Sahara. Of course there was not much to do here, since it was not really possible to wander off and explore on your own, but the hotel has a very nice pool area, where you could easily spend the day just relaxing and catching your breath after some hectic days. There were also a few options for trips into the desert during the day, before we set off on our camel ride in the early evening. The Kasbah Yasmina Hotel entranc...