The Sahara Desert is the world's biggest and most iconic desert. ... By the time we reached Merzouga again, I was ready to be off the camel. Riding on a hump gets old after a while.

In southeastern Morocco, near the Algerian border, lies Merzouga—a small village at the heart of the Saharan desert, known for its monumental dunes and stark, captivating landscapes. Far from the ...

Some of the most dramatic images are from the desert town of Merzouga, ... A NASA false-color satellite image shows parts of the Sahara Desert in Morocco and Algeria on August 14, 2024.

Must-See Sites. The Sahara Desert covers 12 countries in northern Africa, giving you more than 3.6 million square miles to explore. You will find everything from sand dunes to golden oasis towns ...

A view of lakes caused by heavy rainfall between sand dunes in the desert town of Merzouga, near Rachidia, southeastern Morocco, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (AP Photo) 31,228 people played the daily ...

A vehicle transports tourists on sand dunes next to a lake caused by heavy rainfall in the desert town of Merzouga, near Rachidia, southeastern Morocco, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.

Some of the most dramatic images are from the desert town of Merzouga, ... The Sahara is the world’s largest non-polar desert, stretching across 3.6 million square miles.

A view of lakes caused by heavy rainfall between sand dunes in the desert town of Merzouga, near Rachidia, southeastern Morocco on October 2, 2024.