Tourism in the desert: 20 years on
Just over 20 years ago, being a tourist in the M’Hamid Desert meant travelling exclusively by camel. We’d leave the Land Rovers behind to set off on foot with the …
Water at the campsite
There is no well at the campsite. A pick-up truck has to deliver water very regularly for the kitchen and sanitary facilities. This means keeping an eye on water levels …
The camelidae
The dromedary and its family: the Camelidae They originated in North America, from where they have since become extinct. At that time, they were about the size of a sheep. …
the dromedary
The dromedary is a majestic, intelligent and sociable animal. Its body adapts perfectly to extreme heat. It can travel long distances with very little water or food, as its fatty …
The Sahara and its people
The Sahara is inhabited by Bedouins and Tuaregs. The Bedouins are a nomadic ethnic group traditionally found on the Arabian Peninsula and in parts of the Sahara Desert. They have …