[Africa] The Sahara is not a tourist attraction, but a shocking education about the insignificance of human beings

Nature lovers must be familiar with the Sahara Desert. It is not only the largest desert in Africa, but also the place where Sanmao and Jose fell in love through her writing. First time in Morocco, we have decided to explore the Sahara (2 days and 1 night) with camel ride. The drive from Morocco to the Sahara is quite long, and coupled with underdeveloped transportation and rugged roads, the ride was quite unforgettable. After a 7-8 hour drive, we arrived at Merzouga before dusk. Its characteristic is the red sand dunes as high as 150 meters, and the light and shadows at sunset are like blood. The tour guide first arranged a camel for each person to ride, so that we could enjoy the unobstructed sunset and moonrise in the desert. It allowed me to appreciate the moon and the starry sky without light pollution up close. The scene was unforgettable for me. No wonder Sanmao said, "Every time I miss you, a grain of sand falls from the sky." Accommodation analysis: from wildness to luxury - Basic desert camp → No bathroom, public toilet, camel blanket bed, including traditional tagine dinner; - Wild luxury tent → Private bathroom + toilet, tent with heating - Survival mode → Night temperature drops to 5°C; need to wear warm clothes to sleep → It is recommended to bring one liter of water Taste challenge: Desert survival diet** - **Berber table**: → **Harira soup**: chickpea + lamb stew, with dates to remove the fishy smell; → **Desert bread**: grilled on charcoal fire in the sand pit, eat with Argan oil. **🎒 Pre-trip equipment list** - **Clothing**: → Daytime: UPF50+ sun protection clothing, wide-brimmed quick-drying hat; → Nighttime: down liner + windproof shell There is no WiFi here, but the stars are the most luxurious traffic; there is no asphalt road, but the camel bells guide the direction for thousands of years.