Editing GCN Dry Dry Desert

{{about|the race course from Mario Kart Double Dash!!|the location in Paper Mario|[[Dry Dry Desert]]|the race course from Mario Kart 64 with the same Japanese name|[[Kalimari Desert]]|the stage in Mario & Wario whose name translates to Dry Dry Desert|[[Karakara Sabaku]]}}

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|image=[[File:DryDryDesertIcon-MKDD.png|250px]]

|appearances=''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]])<br>''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]]) <br> ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])

|cups=[[Mushroom Cup]] (MKDD)<br>[[Banana Cup]] (MK8/MK8D)<br>[[Battle Mode]] (MK8)

|ghost=01:50.755 (MKDD)<br><small>([[Birdo]] & [[Yoshi]] in the [[Turbo Yoshi]])</small><br>2:29.678 by Nin★Maria (MK8) (as [[Princess Peach|Peach]])<br>2:26.614 by Nin★Maria (MK8D) (as [[Princess Peach|Peach]]) (150cc)<br>1:45.087 by Nin★Chris (MK8D) (as [[Lemmy Koopa|Lemmy]]) (200cc)

|wifi=Available ([[Wii U]], [[Nintendo Switch|NS]])

|music=''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''[[File:MKDD-Music-DryDryDesert.oga]]  

''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''[[File:MK8-Music-GCN-DryDryDesert.oga]]  

|map=''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''<br>[[File:DryDryDesertMap-MKDD.png|140px]]<br>

'''Dry Dry Desert''' is a race course  in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. It is the fourth and last stage of the [[Mushroom Cup]], and is based on an area of the same name from ''[[Paper Mario]]''. The course is located in a burning desert containing many Egyptian-themed elements like pyramids, obelisks showing pictures of [[Mario]] and friends carved in the stone, and large stone statues. The track also includes a pool of quicksand that pulls [[kart]]s to the bottom of the pit where a large [[Pit Plant]] waits the unfortunate racers to be devoured, calling [[Lakitu]] for rescue. Other obstacles are [[Pokey]]s along the course, bending their bodies that cause players to spin out of control when touching them. A tornado runs along the course in the opposite way racers go on the track, lifting anything on the ground to the air. It reappears as a [[Retro Course]] in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', as the first course of the [[Banana Cup]], as well as a battle stage in ''Mario Kart 8''.

[[File:Dry_desert.JPG|thumb|left|A beta screenshot of the course.]]

The track starts crossing a stone arch where the starting line is located. Usually, there is a straight path where the finish line is; Dry Dry Desert is no different. After the straight dirt path is a curve to the right. The roads twists moderately with some Pokeys to the left and right. The player may use a [[Mushroom]] to cut through the sand in this area, but has to watch out for the collapsed obelisks acting as speed bumps, which may slow the player down if he or she plans to cut through this area.

After the twisty road is a curve right facing towards an oasis, which splits into two branches. In the center of the fork is a giant sand pit, which will lure any racer into the center of it. If the players reaches the bottom, they will get gobbled up by the Big Piranha Plant lying in the center of the pit, similar to straying off course or falling. The fork winds around this circular pit.

After the pit is two statues and a curve right. Two Pokeys are standing next to each other with an [[Item Box]] occupying in between the two Pokeys. There is a turn right after the two Pokeys and the item box, which leads into an enlarged area with many dunes, often with item boxes on top of them. One large Pokey can first be seen and after, two large Pokeys with item boxes directly next to them.  

After passed this part is a curve right that leads straight, until the course starts again, which is the finish line. More obelisks and a sphinx can be seen in the background while the player is turning right into the straight path that leads into the finish line.

[[File:MK8-Course-GCN DryDryDesert.jpg|thumb|250px|Dry Dry Desert in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.]]

Dry Dry Desert reappears in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the first course of the [[Banana Cup]]. The structure serving as the starting banner has been slightly updated, now featuring four flags and only one ''Mario Kart'' logo instead of three. The course now features a more slope-like design, and the palm trees and advertisement boards have switched positions. All of the statues have been reworked into stone [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]] statues, and a [[Hammer Bro]]. Sphinx with a [[Wiggler]] headdress has also been added. The large open portion of the end of the track has been turned into an oasis allowing players to drive underwater and perform tricks from holes with rising jets (similar to [[Dolphin Shoals]]). Because of this, only the [[Pokey]]s on the S-turns at the start of the course (which now sport their ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' appearance) are present. Falling pillars from [[Dry Dry Ruins (course)|Dry Dry Ruins]] are also seen in this course. The tornado and the [[Pit Plant]] have been removed with the latter being replaced by [[Lakitu]], who pulls the player out of the pit.

Dry Dry Desert also appears on some of the posters for the [[Galaxy Air]] sponsor. As well, in ''Mario Kart 8'', this course is one of the eight selectable battle courses.

==Official descriptions==

'''''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'''''

*'''Official website:''' ''“Kick up some dust in Dry Dry Desert – but watch out for the sand traps. Beware of the roving tornado, or you'll get caught up in the excitement.”''

*'''Official European website:''' ''“Dodge the kart-spinning cyclones and deadly pools of quicksand, and don’t be distracted by hieroglyphics of Mario and co.”''

'''''Mario Kart 8'''''

*'''''Mario Kart'' Facebook Page:''' ''The mysterious (and some say cursed) Hammer Bros. Sphinx looms over hapless kart drivers in Dry Dry Desert in Mario Kart 8. Take a lap … if you dare.'' <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartEN/photos/pb.125686527535949.-2207520000.1431782335./566278000143464/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Ffbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net%2Fhphotos-ak-xpf1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F10509531_566278000143464_1250793561798669065_n.jpg%3Foh%3D6df2066de39e1a5ba727eedb50368b84%26oe%3D55D1C366%26__gda__%3D1440043276_bc7051f1ae82508004c745c15b1f3948&size=843%2C522&fbid=566278000143464 Mario Kart Facebook Page]</ref>

'''''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'''''

*Sunshine Parts (Signs)

*Super Mario Kart (Signs)

'''''Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'''''

*[[Red Shell]] Strike Equipment (Signs)

*Sunshine Parts (Signs)

===GCN appearance===

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DryDryDesertLogo-MKDD.png|The track logo.

DryDryDesert1-TimeTrial-MKDD.png|A series of turns after the first turn.

DryDryDesert2-TimeTrial-MKDD.png|Avoiding the tornado.

DryDryDesert3-TimeTrial-MKDD.png|A large area with hills and [[Pokey]]s.

DryDryDesert-Shortcut1-MKDD.png|One turn can be bypassed with a [[Mushroom]] boosted shortcut.

DryDryDesert-Shortcut2-MKDD.png|Another shortcut exists near a sign that reads "Sunshine Parts".

DryDryDesert-Multiplayer-MKDD.png|In a multiplayer race, Pokeys are less abundant, and the rocks are lacking noses.

DryDryDesert-Quicksand-MKDD.png|The [[Pit Plant]] lives inside the quicksand pit.

===Wii U / NS appearance===

MK8- GCN Dry Dry Desert.PNG|The track's icon.

MK8-Course-GCN DryDryDesert-startingline.png|The course, as seen from the starting line.

Rosalina-Drift-DryDryDesert-MK8.jpg|[[Rosalina]] drifts at a portion of the track.

MK8DesertTrack.png|A pre-release screenshot of [[Waluigi]] racing through the track in ''Mario Kart 8''.

WiiU MarioKart8 scrn06 E3.png|A pre-release screenshot of [[Princess Peach|Peach]] racing on a bike surrounded by the other characters.

Toad dry dry desert.jpg|[[Toad]], approaching the underwater section of the course.

Pokey stamp MK8.png|The [[Stamp (Mario Kart 8)|stamp]] obtained for beating the staff ghost at this course.

==Names in other languages==

|JapM=Crispy Desert

|SpaEM=Dry Dry Desert

|FraA=Désert Sec-Sec

|FraAM=Dry Dry Desert

|FraE=Désert Sec Sec

|FraEM=Dry Dry Desert

|RusM=Seared Desert}}

*This track and [[Donut Plains 3 (course)|<small>SNES</small> Donut Plains 3]] are the only non-DLC retro courses in ''Mario Kart 8'' to not involve air gliding. Both take place in the [[Banana Cup]].

*The pyramids in this course can be seen in the background of [[Luigi Circuit (GCN)|Luigi Circuit]].

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