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Moroccan nomads keep alive ancient sport of sand hockey

The traditional sport of Sand Hockey is being enjoyed by nomads in the Moroccan desert town of M’hamid El Ghizlane. The game is said to have origins in ancient Greece and Egypt, and is fast disappearing due to lack of interest from the players. The game is played with bare feet and with palm wood sticks, and is part of the Saharan tradition.

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