Sahara Desert - Marrakech, Morocco

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Moroccan sahara is a vast desert region dividing Morocco and Algeria. Its a hot, dry and often picturesque area. This area is not to be confused with another region further south often called Moroccan Western Sahara.

Towns & Villages


Erfoud – The Gate of Sahara, this small city is located on the way of Erg Chebbi Dunes.
Rissani - This small oasis town lies near the northwest edge of the Sahara.
Merzouga – Small village on the edge of Erg Chebbi Dunes.
Khamlia - This small village lies on the southwest edge of Erg Chebbi.
Ouarzazate – Considered the capital of the south, a great example of preservation and tourism that hasn't destroyed the feel of a fantastic and ancient city.
M'Hamid – Small village on the border with Algeria, south of Zagora town.
Zagora – Small desert town south of Ouarzazate.
Nkob – Small Berber town southeast of Agdz on the road Ouarzazate - Agdz - Alnif - Rissani; full of old kasbahs and surounded by palm groves and the Saghrou Mountains.
Errachidia – Biggest town north of Erfoud. Military use of this town gives it a clean and organized urban net.
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French is widely spoken by most people connected to some kind of business. Moroccan Sahara divides into Berbers and Arabs from different tribes.
How are you
Berber: meitanit?; Arabic: labass?; French: ça va?;
Thank you
Berber: tanmirt; Arabic: shukran; French: merci;
I want one orange juice
Berber: righ ian assir limoun; Arabic: bghit wahid assir limoun; French: je veux un jus d'orange;
My friend
Berber: assouninu; Arabic: sahbi; French: mon ami;
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Tachelhit Berber: yan, sin, krad, kkuz, semmus, sdis, sa, ttam, ttza, mraw; Moroccan Arabic: wahed, juj, tleta, arbaa, remsa, setta, sebaa, tamanya, tsaa, aashra; French: un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq, six, sept, huit, neuf, dix...

Morocco Sahara Desert