How often do people cross the Sahara desert?

Every year, tens of thousands of migrants cross the Sahara to reach Libya. From the Libyan coast they board rickety boats to ferry them to Europe. Many drown in the Mediterranean but, perhaps, less well known, are the dangers they face while crossing the Sahara.



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Vast, undulating mounds of sand baking in the hot desert sun make up the majority of the Sahara desert. These mounds extend into and beyond the horizon in every direction making an estimation of distance practically impossible. Crossing the Sahara by camel is incredibly dangerous.

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Temperature. High temperatures in the Sahara present a threat to human life. With daily temperatures often higher than 40°C exposure to this kind of heat leads to death or illness.

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