Sahara & Deserts

Liwa Desert: UAE’s Vast Dunes and Enduring Bedouin Heritage

Southwest of Abu Dhabi, the landscape gradually changes from paved roads and…

Black Desert: Egypt’s Volcanic Hills and Dark Landscapes

Southern Qatar is best known for its wide desert plains, golden dunes,…

Umm Bab: Qatar’s Fossil Dunes on the Western Coast

On Qatar’s western coast, away from the busy areas of Doha, Umm…

Painted Desert & Petrified Forest: Arizona’s Badlands of Color and Stone

In northeastern Arizona, the landscape changes dramatically across broad badlands, mesas, and…

Tengger Desert: China’s Shifting Dunes and Desert Oases

In north-central China, the Tengger Desert occupies a landscape where sand dunes,…

Lípez Region: Bolivia’s High-Altitude Desert of Volcanoes and Lagoons

The Lípez Region is one of Bolivia’s most remote high-altitude desert areas.…

Agafay Desert: Morocco’s Stone Wilderness Near Marrakech

Just 30 kilometers southwest of Marrakech, the landscape changes from the city's…

Al Marmoom Reserve: Dubai’s Desert Wildlife and Conservation Area

Just 40 minutes from Downtown Dubai, the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve…

Huacachina: Peru’s Lagoon Among the Ica Dunes

In southern Peru, the Huacachina Desert surrounds one of the country's best-known…

Siwa Oasis: Egypt’s Palm Groves, Salt Lakes, and Ancient Heritage

Hidden deep within Egypt’s Western Desert, closer to Libya than Cairo, Siwa…

Sakhir Desert: Bahrain’s Sands of Racing and Open Horizons

In southern Bahrain, away from Manama’s urban center, the Sakhir Desert covers…

Simpson Desert: Australia’s Iconic Landscape of Red Dunes

At the heart of Australia lies the Simpson Desert, a vast and…