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The Sahara

 
 

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The Sahara

The Sahara The Sahara Desert, Mali The huge stretches of sand of the Sahara Desert start at the edge of Timbuktu. © Jean-Luc Manaud-Hoa Qui

A few hours from Timbuktu on camel's back is the open Sahara, a sea of sand which charms and haunts all those who choose to go there. It is easy to organise a tour in the desert from Timbuktu.

Landscapes

Other reasons to go

  1.   Towns

  2.   The fauna and flora

  3.   Arts and culture