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Secret wonders hidden in the world's deserts

Surprising spots
Masada, Israel
Masada, Israel
Wadi Shab, near Muscat, Oman
Wadi Shab, near Muscat, Oman
Petra, Jordan
Petra, Jordan
Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai, Egypt
Gas Haven, near Ouarzazate, Morocco
Atlas Corporation Studios, near Ouarzazate, Morocco
Tataouine, Tunisia
Tataouine, Tunisia
Scotty’s Castle, Death Valley, USA
Scotty’s Castle, Death Valley, USA
Coober Pedy, South Australia outback, Australia
Coober Pedy, South Australia outback, Australia
Al Faya Lodge, Sharjah desert, United Arab Emirates
Al Faya Lodge, Sharjah desert, United Arab Emirates
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort, Liwa desert, Abu Dhabi
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort, Liwa desert, Abu Dhabi
Longitude 131°, Northern Territory, Australia
Longitude 131°, Northern Territory, Australia
Amangiri, Utah, USA
Scarabeo Camp, Agafay desert, Morocco
Scarabeo Camp, Agafay desert, Morocco
Havasupai Falls, Grand Canyon, USA
Kolmanskop, Namib desert, Namibia
Kolmanskop, Namib desert, Namibia
Prada Marfa, Texas, USA
Desert Breath, Sahara desert, Egypt
Desert Breath, Sahara desert, Egypt
Hand of the Desert, Atacama desert, Chile
Hand of the Desert, Atacama desert, Chile
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Surprising spots

Deserts can be vast, desolate landscapes where nothing exists for hundreds of miles around. That makes these hidden oases even more impressive and inspiring. From sand sculptures and hidden springs to luxury hotels and designer boutiques, these places are located in some of the world’s most remote and inhospitable locations.
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Alex Jordan

17 March 2020

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