Place to go
Here is a list of essential places to go to if you visit the Sahara. Bring your sunscreen.
2. Oasis Town
There are a few exceptional oasis towns in the dehydrated deserted. These towns are very convenient if you plan to visit the sand dunes. There are some tourist friendly oasis towns in Erfound and Siwa with very beautiful cafes and marketplaces.
3. Desert Cities
Hard to believe that there are actually cities in the desert but there are. Some offer glimpses of the Sahara's past but others have developed into more modern cities. Some cities, like El Aaiun, offer air-conditioned buildings to relieve visitors of the desert heat outside. Also the marketplaces and towering mosques in Nouakchott are definitely worth a visit. The final city that you must visit to make your trip amazing is Douz. Douz is not to be missed because it is the city that hosts the International Festival of the Sahara. Time your visit so you can enjoy the festival's unique attractions like the camel marathon, poetry contest and calligraphy workshops.
- Sand Dunes
2. Oasis Town
There are a few exceptional oasis towns in the dehydrated deserted. These towns are very convenient if you plan to visit the sand dunes. There are some tourist friendly oasis towns in Erfound and Siwa with very beautiful cafes and marketplaces.
3. Desert Cities
Hard to believe that there are actually cities in the desert but there are. Some offer glimpses of the Sahara's past but others have developed into more modern cities. Some cities, like El Aaiun, offer air-conditioned buildings to relieve visitors of the desert heat outside. Also the marketplaces and towering mosques in Nouakchott are definitely worth a visit. The final city that you must visit to make your trip amazing is Douz. Douz is not to be missed because it is the city that hosts the International Festival of the Sahara. Time your visit so you can enjoy the festival's unique attractions like the camel marathon, poetry contest and calligraphy workshops.