In the late afternoon, we went on a camel ride up into the dunes with Stew and Jane and our guide, Moha to watch the sun set over the mountains. It was a less risky experience than I had imagined but not particularly comfortable. The camels seem very slow, gentle creatures. We had to dismount and walk the last bit up to the top then Moha set out a blanket for us to sit on while we watched a beautiful sunset.
However, that was not quite all. As we returned to the camels, Moha set out his blanket again and produced his bag of goods. When not working as a camel guide, Moha works in one of the factories producing goods form fossils and then sells them on the side to supplement his income! Well, he had just been telling us all about his family and children so what else could we do? Fortunately, between the two couples, we were able to choose two items for a lower price and split the difference. Moroccans must surely lead the world in selling techniques!
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