No wool socks needed in the Moroccan desert

The desert heat in Morocco was intense, with daytime temperatures reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit). Nights, however, offered little respite, remaining at a sweltering 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit). This extreme heat led to the cancellation of a planned overnight stay in a desert camp, with the tour operator opting for a air-conditioned hotel instead.

Despite the oppressive heat, the traveler was caught off guard by a sudden storm and heavy rain. This downpour, the first since March according to locals, turned the hotel pool area into an impromptu celebration. The traveler, accustomed to abundant rainfall, observed the scene with amusement.

Returning home to Austria, the traveler found themselves in the midst of a severe heatwave. The experience in Morocco, however, seemed to foreshadow the eventual relief. Days later, rain finally broke the heatwave in Austria, prompting a joyful dance through the apartment, a mirror of the unexpected downpour experienced in the Moroccan desert.