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One of the greatest experiences I've ever had was in Morocco. It was a trip to the desert. We set off from Marrakech at 7 a.m. in a minibus and headed southeast. The countryside on the way was very unusual, with dry grey cliffs (悬崖). Below them in the canyons were lots of green palm trees. When we got to the Atlas Mountains, we ran into a snowstorm, and it got very cold in the bus. It was incredible to think that the hot desert was so near.
After travelling for two days, we finally got to Merzouga, a tiny town on the edge of the Sahara Desert. We left our stuff in a hostel and drove to the place from which the caravans (宿营拖车) departed. Before sunset, we boarded our camels and rode into the desert over the dunes (沙丘). The dunes were amazing—they changed colour depending on the angle of the sun. The ride lasted about two hours. When we reached the camp, it was dark and cold, and I was starving. We sat in the camp and waited for dinner. Several hours later, they brought a lamb dish, which five of us shared from a plate, eating with our hands.
After dinner, everyone went to sleep in tents, except me. I've always wanted to have the experience of sleeping in the desert, under the stars. But I didn't realize it could get so cold at night. So I took the same blanket that I used to ride the camel and covered myself in it to keep warm. During the day, the temperatures can reach 50℃, but at night, they fall to 4℃. The dunes looked like snow, and the clear sky covered with stars was an amazing sight. No wonder the Moors (摩尔人) were such great astronomers. They had a planetarium (天文馆) above them to see every night.
Suddenly, I saw a shooting star, and I made a wish: I wish I could come back sometime in the future to enjoy the wonderful starry night once again...
1. How long did the writer spend getting to the edge of the Sahara Desert?
Two days.
2. How did the group of people go into the desert?
By riding camels.
3. What was the weather like when the writer reached the camp?
It was cold.
4. How did the writer keep warm when he was looking at the stars?
By covering himself in a blanket.
5. What should we be careful about when travelling in deserts?
We should bring enough water/keep warm at night.
