Astronomy & Stargazing: Universe in the Desert

The desert has always been a place for looking up. With no city lights to obscure the view, the Agafay night sky is a velvet canvas studded with diamonds. This experience combines a delicious dinner with a journey through the universe. You arrive at the camp for a traditional dinner as the sun sets. Once darkness falls, the 'show' begins. Your guide is a passionate astronomer equipped with high-tech computerized telescopes and laser pointers. He will take you on a tour of the constellations, explaining how the ancient Berbers used the stars to navigate the Sahara. Then, look through the lens. Depending on the time of year, you might see the jagged craters of the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the bands of Jupiter, or deep-sky nebulae. It is a humbling, philosophical, and visually stunning experience. Sit around the fire, sip tea, and ask all the questions you've ever had about space.