5 Deserts to Visit Around the World

Desert of Jordan. Image: Juli Kosolapova, Unsplash.
Desert of Jordan. Image: Juli Kosolapova, Unsplash.

Deserts are magical places to visit, whether during the day or at night. The world is full of them. There is at least one on every continent. Therefore, it is important that you know what these deserts are and what to do to get to know them, with the main travel tips. We prepared this article especially for you.

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5 Deserts To Discover

Now we will talk about the main deserts that you must visit:

  • 1. Sahara;
  • 2. Wadi Rum;
  • 3. Atacama;
  • 4. Deserts in Iran;
  • 5. Deserts in United Arab Emirates.

1. Sahara

Visit Sahara. Image: Andrzej Kryszpiniuk, Unsplash.
Visit Sahara. Image: Andrzej Kryszpiniuk, Unsplash.

Morocco is located northwest of Africa and is very close to the Iberian Peninsula. In history, the Moors, peoples who occupy North Africa, occupied entire regions of the European continent for centuries. The proximity makes access to the country easy. In addition, Morocco has excellent infrastructure to receive tourists from all over the world.

One of the country’s main attractions is the Sahara, which can be accessed quickly from any of its cities. In addition to visiting the desert, you can take the opportunity to get to know the many medieval cities in Morocco, in addition to its markets, spices, smells, mosques and much more of its rich culture.

The magnetism of the desert is directly related to its immensity. In this way, no other desert is as incredible in this sense as the Sahara, as this is the largest in the world. This immensity at the same time that delights, frightens. Not rare are the legends of merchants and nomads who got lost while crossing the desert.

In this way, a very interesting way to enjoy the Sahara desert is to take an overnight tour. The space will be completely dark and the lights of the stars and the moon will illuminate the sky and the sands of the desert. Undoubtedly an amazing life experience for you to have in your life.

2. Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum. Image: Rita, Unsplash.
Wadi Rum. Image: Rita, Unsplash.

Wadi Rum is a desert located in southern Jordan, also known as Valley of the Moon. This desert is a valley cut through granite rock and sandstone, a fact that makes its color much more orange than other deserts.

Its highest point is 1,800 meters. Thus, in addition to being a hot environment during the day and summer, it is a space where temperatures have low temperatures, especially at night and at night, since the sand has a low thermal amplitude (they lose heat easily).

3. Atacama

Fauna and Flora in the Atacama. Image: troita_, Flickr.
Fauna and Flora in the Atacama. Image: troita_, Flickr.

The Atacama Desert has an extension of 1000 km that starts in the north of Chile and joins the Pacific Ocean to the borders of Peru and Bolivia. If you are one of those people who enjoy a good adventure and/or have direct contact with nature, you will be surprised by this tour.

This is how this driest desert on planet Earth has become a world attraction. In addition, every year the number of tourists who are enchanted by the different works of nature that you will find in Atacama increases. It is in this fascinating place that you can find the salt mountain ranges, the geysers, part of the imposing Andes Mountains, among other attractions.

Right in the middle of the desert, therefore, you come across a huge lake, Chaxa. It fascinates with its incredible amount of salt and minerals. The unique beauty that this paradise radiates is reflected in the colors of its fauna and flora. In fact, it is located within the Los Flamencos National Reserve.

In this space, inhabit the species: Andean, Chilean and James. At the same time, there is a large number of these animals.

It are installed on the shore of the lake. Being able to see them is a magical panoramic setting.

4. Deserts in Iran

Desert at night. Image: Alex Azabache, Unsplash.
Desert at night. Image: Alex Azabache, Unsplash.

Iran is located in a mountainous region and also has many deserts, which are an attractive part. The dunes and camels are similar to other deserts in the Middle East, but these have unique characteristics. You can, for example, camp in the Varzaneh Desert. Give preference to camp at night, when there is a superstarry sky and the experience will become magical.

Iranian deserts are more accessible than other neighbors, such as Wadi Rum in Jordan.

5. Deserts in United Arab Emirates

This is a destination little visited by tourists who come to the United Arab Emirates, but it has attractions to attract your attention. The red sand deserts, lagoons and mountains are enough to attract your attention.

Therefore, there are several deserts to visit throughout the world! What’s your favorite?

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