Sahara Desert, the largest among all deserts. It was not a desertic region long time ago.

Did You Know? The Sahara Desert

• The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, spanning over 9 million km² — almost the size of China.

• It stretches across 11 North African countries, including Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Niger, and Morocco.

• Some dunes tower over 180 meters (590 feet) — as tall as skyscrapers made of sand.

• Around 6,000 years ago, the Sahara was a green and fertile land, filled with lakes and vegetation.

• Temperatures swing to extremes: over 50 °C (122 °F) by day, dropping to freezing at night.

• Rarely, snow has fallen in parts of the Sahara, such as Algeria.

• Despite its harshness, it’s home to unique desert life, like the fennec fox, camels, snakes, and scorpions.

• Famous dune regions include Erg Chebbi in Morocco and the Great Sand Sea in Egypt.

• Nomadic peoples such as the Tuareg still travel its vast expanse, preserving ancient traditions.

• Beneath the sands lies one of the world’s largest fossil aquifers, a hidden lifeline of water.

The Sahara isn’t just endless sand — it’s a land of extremes, history, and resilience.

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