There have been no foreign tourists in this area since 2002.
When you think of the Sahara desert, you probably think of vast sandy plains with nothing but dunes and solitude.
But in northern Niger, abandoned fortress cities break up the horizon.
What are Niger’s fortress cities?
Fortress cities, also known as ‘ksars’, such as Djaba, Djado and Fachi were built hundreds of years ago as protection from raids by Tuareg, Arab and Toubou nomads.
They are usually set in oases of palms or date trees, providing shade and food for inhabitants. The cities are built from salt and clay and usually sit high up on a rock, providing a look out
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