The surface of Mars is sandy and rocky, with some places (like Ares Vallis) more rocky ...

Mars Pathfinder image from http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/MPF/index1.html

... and some places (like Meridiani Planum) more sandy.

Opportunity image from http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/home/index.html

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