The Nomads

The following day we made our way to the place were Mohammed's (our main guide) grandfather was living with his family and tents. It's a place were most nomads leave there camels as there is a massive rucola field in front of the dunes. We were able to interview his granddad who has been living his whole life in the Sahara Desert for more than 85 years. He told us everything about his life from the way they used to hunt and collect their food to the way the Sahara changed during his lifetime. This was our last stop of the adventure and there could not have been a better way to end this trek than learning and meeting a real nomad.

Music plays a huge role in the life of nomads

Being a nomad means that you will lead a non-sedentary way of life. You will have animals and you will follow them in order to get food and fresh water.

Daily life is based on survival.

With extreme weather conditions – harsh snowy winters and low temperatures of -4º F / -20º C, and hot summers with temperatures of 86º F / 30º C, this mountain region fertile environment gathers the perfect circumstances for nomads to herd their animals.

Nomad going for a walk

In this region the tents are made of camel wool, which easily adapts to different weather conditions:

During the summer, its thickness protects from the heat and sun. When it rains, the bloated wet wool creates a thick waterproof surface. During snowy months, the woolen fabric also protects against the cold.

So we are talking about year round, multi-weather portable tents.

Grandpa making the fire ready for the camel milk