Rissani

Rissani

crossing an important former caravan center right outside of the Sahara desert
Rissani - crossing an important former caravan center right outside of the Sahara desert

Location: 

Rissani, Morocco

Duration: 

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Journey: 

Berber Safari through Morocco

Personal highlights

  1. Rissani: important former caravan center right along the Sahara desert
  2. Erg Chebbi: the largest sand desert in Moroccoinfo-icon, part of the vast Sahara desert
  3. Dates: buying the best fresh dates on the whole journey and sharing with locals
  4. Carpets: demonstration of a variety of beautifully colored Berber carpets
  5. Journey: leaving the Sahara desert after a camel ride towards Fes and Meknes

Image sources

  1. Two Arabic women
  2. Traditional Berber robes
  3. Local means of transport
  4. Carpet store in Rissani
  5. Ruins along the road

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