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Sanmao did not deceive me, the pure white desert really exists!

In Sanmao's "Crying Camel", there is such a description: "That noon, we drove slowly and passed through a nearly pure white desert. On the other side of the desert, there is a deep blue ocean." This kind of wonder of sand and sea is really happening in Morocco. Dakhla not only has a dreamy scenery, but also hides the complex and sensitive history of Western Sahara. Many people may not have noticed that Dakhla has a deep connection with the author of "The Little Prince". 📍 Dragon Beach: Located in the deserted island in the center of Dakhla Lagoon in Morocco, it looks like a flat giant dragon, so it is also called "Dragon Island". It is rarely visited by people and has a Caribbean island atmosphere. It is considered to be the longest and wildest beach in Morocco. Because the development project has not been fully completed, it is also a paradise for adventurers. A row of off-road vehicles and motorcycles may pass by you at any time. Food: Tomatoes: It is hard to imagine what agriculture can be said in the arid Sahara desert. In fact, the ideal lighting cycle throughout the year makes it very suitable for vegetable cultivation, especially tomatoes that are widely consumed in Morocco and Europe, and world-famous Moroccan cantaloupe. Seafood: The Dakhla area has a 667-kilometer coastline and perfect pollution-free marine resources. It is the richest area of marine resources in Morocco, accounting for 65% of Morocco's fishing productivity. The Dakhla Oued Eddahab area has extremely rich handicraft resources and has strong tourism potential. The handicrafts here perfectly reflect the life of the nomadic people of Moroccan Sahara, including jewelry, tapestries, and leather making. Since 2009, the country has invested nearly 150 million US dollars to promote the development of handicrafts in this region. The number of handicraft cooperatives and artisan associations has continued to increase, allowing Dakhla's handicrafts to enter various cities in Morocco and the world.
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Posted: Oct 4, 2024
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