The following are photos taken in March, 2005 during a family vacation in Morocco. The vacation started in Ourzazate and proceeded to Merzouga where we camped in the Sahara Desert in Berber style tents while being hospitably fed and entertained at the Nomad Palace. Subsequently we journeyed across the High Atlas Mountains to visit the mystifying city of Marrakech. A serendipitous find at the airport was a book entitled "Glory Through A Camel's Eye" by an American named Tayler (first name escapes me). The book chronicles the writer's trek across the Moroccan Sahara from Zagora to the Atlantic.It provides a fascinating insight into the Berber culture as well as the history of Morocco from Arab conquest to French and Spanish colonialism.It also provides a valuable description of many of the local customs. Vacationing in this particular region of Morocco gives the traveller tremendous exposure to the sincere friendliness, generosity and hospitality of the Berber people. The vastness of the desert, the ruggedness of the mountains, the tranquility of the oases, the frenetic energy of the souks and Djemaa el Fna square of Marrakech all conspire to provide a feast for all the senses. Truly a destination worth exploring.