Desert Therapy Marocco

First Day, Friday, February 18, 2011
We left at 4 in the afternoon from Malpensa on a sunny day, giving a taste of the first signs of sprig. The group is large: there are 11 of us. But most of the participants already know each other and are already united, because 8 of them have already participated in Desert Therapy in Egypt. We flew to Oarzazate, by way of Casablanca. Oarsasate is a city with one of the largest Kasbah in all of Morocco. An iconic city, seen in many arab films. This has also been the fortune for Oarzazate, now the site of many important film studios. But we did not come for this: we want to walk and our enthusiasm is sky high!

Second day, Saterday, February 19, 2011
We left Oarzazate this morning: our gateway to the Moroccan desert. We had lunch at Tighhir. Our cook is a renowned chef and this evening he prepared a wonderful meal. Moreover, the Moroccan cuisine is one of the most delicious of the Arab world. For the first night we set up camp with our tents in a place called Tanamost. And tomorrow we start walking!

Third day Sunday, February 20, 2011
Today we have covered a distance of 17 kilometers walking between the dunes. It was truly beautiful, also because the temperature was ideal. A journey accompanied by fourteen camels who are used to transport our belonging, our camp….someone a little lazy. The weather continues to be nice and the sunsets are priceless. After breakfast we meet the camels and the camel drivers. The day offered us a variety of incredible sceneries. Leaving the first dunes we encountered the rocky zone of Znigui and then we entered in the mythic Erg Chebbi where you find the tallest dunes in all of Morocco. In the evening we arrived in the village of Znigui.

Forth day Monday, February 21, 2011
The second day of walking. Today the dunes are the absolute highlight. Very high, made of fine sand, which we saw walking on their crests during both the morning and afternoon. The landscapes are breathtaking. I might be repeating myself, but those here with me will confirm it. We covered a distance of seventeen miles. Definitely a challenging distance, but not undoable because the temperature is mild and the climate during the day and well ventilated. The camp tonight was mounted in a sandy area. The evening was magical, and the dinner even more so. Our chef will never cease to amaze us.

Fith day Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Today the landscape has changed a lot. The sand gave way to a much more rocky terrain. An advantage and a disadvantage at the same time. The terrain is certainly lighter than sand, but the stones are also a bit more insidious. Despite all this, today we have covered an even greater distance than yesterday. The group is united and the camels are a little used resource, at least in regards to the transport of people. They all want to walk, despite some minor muscle discomfort or some pain caused by shoes. The three new participants are well placed in the "old group" and this helps to create a warm atmosphere.

Sixth day Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Yesterday was undoubtedly the most challenging day, but also very, very exciting. The ground was stony, made of dark stones that many of us have taken to preserve the memories and feelings. We walked 20 kilometers, which the group found only marginally trying. The happiness of the spirit prevailed over the fatigue of the legs. The camp last night was particularly impressive, right in the middle of a group of dunes. Around the fire were shared stories of the deserts and secrets of life. As usual, the desert touched everyone and entered into the hearts of all. Today's journey is shorter as we return to Tanamost. Morale is high and the group of Swiss participants is particularly fun and funny. Our farewell to the desert was done in the usual way: all rolling downhill at breakneck speed from the dunes. A lot of fun.

Seventh day Tuesday, February 24, 2011
Today
was our day to say goodbye to the desert.