` the largest mud brick building in the wOrld `

The Great Mosque of Djenné, is the World's Largest Mud-brick Building. The mosque is located in the city of Djenné in Mali on the flood plain of the Bani River. It is one of the most famous landmarks in Africa. It was built around 1908, though a mosque existed at this site from early 13th century. Like the earlier mosque this mosque is also made entirely of mud-brick, mud mortar and mud based plaster. The covered hall is about 50 x 24 meters.

` sand marathOn `

  

The year's toughest marathons in the world – “Sandy Marathon” took place in the 26th time and it was attended by 844 marathon runners. The race for 250 miles is traditionally held in the Moroccan Sahara.

The Marathon des Sables is considered one of the hardest in the world, with 844 participants having to walk 250 kilometers (150 miles) over seven days in the Moroccan Sahara. The race includes a full marathon on one day, and a 55-mile stage, as well as others of varying length and terrain during seven days. Competitors must carry all their equipment on their backs. Only a carefully rationed nine liters of water and open-sided local tents are provided daily by the organizers.