On our way to to the Sahara we stopped at a fossil factory to learn how they cut and polish to reveal the beautiful fossils in them. The long narrow fossils are called squid.

From the fossil factory we traveled to the city of Rissani and wandered through the souk. I bought spices and was escorted by Khalid’s helper. Abdul.

We stopped in a bakery and watched the production. Most of the bread and baked goods taste a little bland as we believe that they do not use salt in baking. All the food also requires salt and is never on the table. It always has to be requested.

We wandered around the souk and saw lots of colorful things. Each town has a weekly market and we happened to be in Rissani on the right day.

We finally arrived at our hotel at the edge of the Sahara. We are spending one night here before we sleep in the tented camp.