Libya: The “soul-stirring” sandsQuench your thirst for the desert and relax in beautiful surroundingsAfrica…leaves behind the Mediterranean coast of Libya and say goodbye to the temples, amphitheatres and roman baths! The fabulous ancient ruins of Leptis Magna and Sabratha, both classed as world heritage, will patiently wait your return. Instead, you will head south-west, swaying slowly with your vessel, in an improbable sea of orange sand. In the middle of these magnificent waves, strangely immobile, a small piece of fabric is floating: it’s the captain’s hat. “The blue man” knows this journey: he has crossed the silent ocean since the dawn of time. Palm trees, reeds, blue water with silver flecks… in the heat you may think that you have suddenly seen a mirage! You are in the middle of the Sahara, on camel-back, but you are not dreaming: welcome to the 24 lakes of Ubari! And Libya has even more to offer than just this unique gem...Hooks, wings, strange mushrooms, the extraordinary stone arches of Acacus, the paintings and rock engravings of Mathendous, impressive dunes and relaxing oases...in this beautiful maze, the Tuareg people know all of the secrets and legends. In the firelight, under the stars, around a cup of sacred tea, let them tell you of their desert. However, you will also learn from listening to the silence. If these noble nomads introduce you to the mystery of their secretive writing or their discrete sign language, you will know that you have earned the most precious gift: their respect.
