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Western Sahara: El Aaiun seen from the wadi

Why visit Western Sahara

After crossing the rocky and forlorn expanses of the hamada (stony desert) south from Tarfaya, the Western Saharan city of Dakhla is an appealingly relaxed destination. A constant feature is the cobalt intensity of the Atlantic Ocean, softened here by palm trees, a pleasant oceanfront esplanade and a shallow island-studded lagoon.

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Meet Morocco: 10 Days in Marrakesh, Essaouira, the Atlas Mountains, and the Agafay Desert

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1 Riding a camel through the Agafay Desert dunes at sunset
2 Getting lost in the labyrinthine streets of the Old Medina during a guided Marrakesh walking tour
3 Cooking traditional cuisine in a Berber village with a local resident