Sahara

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This map covers the northern part of Africa, stretching from southern Morocco and Mauritania in the west to Egypt in the east, and from the Mediterranean coast down through parts of Niger, Chad, and Sudan.

An insightful map highlighting key northern African routes and desert-like regions.

This third edition map focuses on the northern section of Africa, including areas from southern Morocco and Mauritania all the way to Egypt. It extends southward from the Mediterranean coast into parts of Niger, Chad, and Sudan. While the coastal regions and the Nile Delta technically fall outside the desert, the desert-like landscapes near Cairo and Tripoli make it practical to include these zones within the desert boundaries.

One challenge with publishing a map of this region right now is the presence of Islamic militancy, which is especially notable throughout the area. Travel to Libya, in particular, is currently not advised. Despite these temporary concerns, this map remains valuable as it clearly displays the three major north-south desert routes leading to sub-Saharan Africa.

These routes include:

• The western path through Morocco and Mauritania, which the author personally traveled years ago en route to Senegal.
• The well-known route passing through Algeria and Tamanghasset to Nigeria.
• The increasingly popular Cairo to Cape route through Sudan.

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