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The Sahara Desert (aka the Great Desert) is the largest desert on Earth, covering a staggeringly large area that is roughly equivalent to the size of the USA.
Although this vast land mass receives almost no rain whatsoever, it is by no means devoid of life and visiting the Sahara is a wonderful experience for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Imagine a continent-sized sea of arid red sand, dotted here and there with wind-carved sand dunes and natural oases where nomadic herdsmen gather with their camel trains.
You can go deep into the heart of The Sahara Desert on a guided tour from one of many cities that lie on the periphery – Morocco, Egypt, and Tunisia are popular starting points for a Sahara adventure.
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