Rissani and Sijilmasa
Rissani is the new outpost to the dunes
of Merzouga! It was built on the ruins of Sijilmasa,
the last stop on the caravan route before the
Sahara. Now there is only crumbling dirt remains
of Sijilmasa, but the people of
Rissani are VERY eager to help the tourists
make their way to the dunes.
of Merzouga! It was built on the ruins of Sijilmasa,
the last stop on the caravan route before the
Sahara. Now there is only crumbling dirt remains
of Sijilmasa, but the people of
Rissani are VERY eager to help the tourists
make their way to the dunes.
In this region, the women wear black veils.
One would think that black would not be the
color to choose for the heat and broiling sun of
the desert, but they must know best.
I saw this group of men in the market of Rissani.
They wanted me to take their picture and send them
a copy... I hope that they go it.