It was a long drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains on the 13th, with stops for coffee and lunch along the way. Elahe and I shared a delicious chicken bastilla (a seasoned shredded chicken pie topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon). In Erfoud, some of the group opted for an overnight desert excursion, while others stayed to enjoy drinks and the sunset poolside with us. The following morning we had a stop at a factory and shop that transforms fossils (from when the Sahara Desert was the floor of a great ocean) into art, furniture, and souvenirs. Our next stop was to learn a little about the traditional Berber life and the many wells that dot the desert. It was the second consecutive long travel day, so rest stops for a tagine lunch (with entertainment) and a coffee with ice cream were appreciated. More than ever, today was about the journey, rather than the end destination, as most of the scenic sights were along the way, including the lush oasis of the Dades Valley. Getting a decent photo of one of the ruined kasbahs we passed in the Dades Valley area proved elusive, so I simply 'borrowed' one from the Exoticca website. The switchbacks through the Dades Gorge were an experience unto themselves, as the drive also included driving through the eastern High Atlas Mountains and the Gorges of Todgha. In two days, we covered nearly 800 kilometres. It was well passed sunset by the time we reached our hotel in Ouarzazate for dinner and a much needed good night's sleep.
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