Sahara with Michael Palin 1of4 A Line in the Sand

Michael Palin explores nine fascinating countries and their cultures during a trek across the Sahara Desert.

Part 1: A Line in the Sand
Michael lands at Tangier in Morocco after crossing the Straits of Gibraltar, and passes through the High Atlas mountains after brief stops in Fez and Marrakesh. From here, the Sahawari people help him to negotiate the harsh, rugged terrain and guide him south to the Mauritanian border.