Desert Odyssey
The Sahara, largest desert in the world, is home to the Tuaregs, the Moors, Arabs, and the Tubu. Throughout history, camel caravans have carried goods on trans-Saharan journeys, despite the forbidding climate conditions. Ivory, gold, and salt have been the primary cargoes, and in modern times, the trade goes on.
This episode is an account of the first salt caravan of Adam Ilius, a nine-year-old boy, who makes the difficult trip to Bilma in Niger. While the modern world is approaching, some age-old practices of the desert continue.
Released in 2001. 53 min. Director: Harvey Lilley. TV documentary series.
