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The Mountains That Guard the Sahara

In southern Morocco, the Atlas Mountains rise above desert plains — snow-capped peaks meeting the golden edge of the Sahara.

Meet The Most Famous Tree Of The Sahara Desert (Hint: It Lived Until 1973 When It Was Apparently Knocked Over By A Drunk Driver)

You’ll find a lot more sand than trees in the Sahara Desert, but that doesn’t mean they don’t occasionally crop up. Here’s ...