The border with Algeria is closed: and although it's the subject of a treaty agreed in 1972, there are still issues and the border has never been formally delineated. There's nothing to tell you that you're approaching or crossing into Algeria. As the police checks on the buses indicate, this is a serious matter for Morocco. Wandering out into the desert southwards is not recommended: if you want to do this (and those mountains look inviting) I'd strongly recommend enlisting a local as a guide or checking with the police.
Updated Jan 24, 2010
Duh, it's the edge of the Sahara, its hot. This you know. Rough Guide describe it as like being inside a fan heater in summer, I'll believe them. I was there midwinter, saw in the new year there. What you also have to be prepared for is COLD At night the temperature drops abruptly. Half an hour after sundown I had two pairs of trousers on, all layered up on top. And a medium-weight djellaba. And I was still cold..
Updated Oct 21, 2006
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Duh, it's the edge of the Sahara, its hot. This you know. Rough Guide describe it as like being inside a fan heater in summer, I'll believe them. I was there...
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Figuig is an oasis situated well into the sub-sahara in the extreme south-eastern corner of Morocco. What is labelled 'Figuig' on the map is actually a cluster of fortified villages (Ksour) ...
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