The allure of our modern civilization towards the Sahara, the world’s largest expanse of sand and stone, dates back to the 19th century. However, this desert has been inhabited and traversed since ancient times—beginning with the rise of the first great monotheistic religions, and even earlier, in prehistory, when this vast arid land was a green savannah fed by rivers and lakes.
A journey into the Sahara, whether to its mythical places like the Ténéré in Niger, the boundless worlds of the Ennedi and Tibesti in Chad, the mineral wonders of Algeria, the legendary oases of Chinguetti and Ouadane in Mauritania, or the colorful mountains of Morocco, is not just a feast for the eyes but a profound introspective experience—one that should be lived at least once in a lifetime.
