Deep South

South of Douz driving to the real desert you are passing the abandoned village of Aounet Dajah. The remain of this villages is a small, domed marbout still intact. Coming up at La Port du Desert what is a crenellated arch, the desert officially begins. We travel further to Taimbain is a self shaped outcrop of rock that offers magnificent views from its 220m high summit. The area is a fantastic high dune seas, and crossing this is a real adventure. The most visited spot of the desert is the amazing Grand Erg Oriental together with oasis, Ksar Ghilanr, and an ancient Roman stronghold. This landscape has been the scene of some many films such as the English Patient.