Day 36 - Todra Gorge, Morocco

We awoke at 6.30am to ride back during sunrise. The wind had stopped and the sun gave the dunes an amazing colour. It was one of the best sights I have seen but my legs are a little sore.

We drove toward Todra Gorge and along the way marveled at the alley of mud buildings in an oasis of Palm trees surrounded either side by mountains and desert.

We arrived at the gorge which are huge rock formations that are frequented by rock climbers. Later, we visited a place where they make rugs. It was located in a little village where we crossed streams and entered back alleys to get to. k bought a rug made from baby camel (2 to 6 years old as camels live on average 30 years). I got into a dispute with the owner but as always the Moroccans are very calm and accommodating and it was soon sorted.

I've leant a lot about the Muslim faith and it interesting to hear how Westerners are often exposed to the negatives of this religion through our media. There is a real sense of community and communal projects that focus on helping rather than looking at what's in it for me?

We will spend the night in a kasbah before heading to Aït Ben Haddou.