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Marco & Sabrina's avatar

We must almost have crossed paths as we too were in the High Atlas on our way to Erg Chigaga in the Sahara in early January. Can't say enough about Amazigh hospitality which we also experienced at first hand.

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Narina Exelby's avatar

No way! It would have been brilliant to meet up. How was Erg Chigaga?

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Marco & Sabrina's avatar

What a pity we didn't, Narina!

Erg Chigaga was an extraordinary experience:

https://open.substack.com/pub/marcoandsabrina/p/under-canvas-in-the-sahara-desert?r=10ijux&utm_medium=ios

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Holly Starley's avatar

Wonderful photos! I particularly love Fatima’s kitchen. And the welcome of mint tea and bread and olives and fruit. What a splendid place to have visited.

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Narina Exelby's avatar

I still dream of that sweet mint tea, and the most gorgeous olives I've ever tasted. Oooh – and the honey. Delicious honey! It's a beautiful world up there, Holly. Beautiful people. ❤️

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Holly Starley's avatar

Well, my list is long. But I’m adding it nonetheless. Just in case.

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Cormac McCreesh's avatar

Thank you, loved reading you post and enjoyed the photos

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Narina Exelby's avatar

Thanks Cormac – it was a really special trip. Cold, but wonderful :)

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Mark Eveleigh's avatar

Beautifully written... and lovely memories!

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Terry Angelos's avatar

Love Fathimas kitchen, the generosity and hospitality of those who live without the "conveniences" we take for granted.

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Irene Kim (김애린)'s avatar

Thank you for sharing your photos from your month in the Atlas mountains. It brought many fond memories of my time there in 2006 when I climbed Mt. Toubkal and all the wonderful people I met along the way.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Wow, Fatima's kitchen is interesting and show you don't need much to cook delicious food.

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