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This is not a place to get stranded without a hat, sun glasses and a big bottle of water.
These dunes may or may not be the largest in the world, but they are the largest in Morocco. It is said that they can be good for patients with rheumatics — they bury themselves in the sand and stay there all the day. And these dunes are often used in films and commercials.
The dunes of Erg Chebbi is a strikingly strange natural formation. This mountain of sand is surrounded by flat and desolate nature on all sides. Its existence is so weird that it has given rise to legends and myths among the locals. One legend tells us that the dunes of Erg Chebbi were created by God as a punishment to the locals of nearby Merzouga after they refused to give shelter to travellers during a local festival. A sandstorm came, and buried the village of Merzouga where it was then.© Copyright 1996-2007 LexicOrient. All rights reserved Tore Kjeilen.
Erg Chebbi, Dunes
MOROCCO
Erg Chebbi is the only Saharan erg in Morocco. This flat area of desert is 22 km long and 5 km wide. Its dunes reach a maximum height of 150 meters. It is located roughly 40 kilometers south-east of Erfoud.
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While seeking more information on this area I found this blog with amazing photos which may be of interest.
Another awe inspiring picture. The world we live on really is an amazing place.
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Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMy God is that picture pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow! have you gone here?
ReplyDeleteGwen: No :(
ReplyDeleteBut I seriously want to go now.