At which international festival can one experience the unique setting of concerts in a desert?

Festival in the Desert

The Festival in the Desert, held near Timbuktu, Mali, is a breathtaking celebration of Tuareg culture and world music. Born in 2001, this festival takes place in one of the most captivating and challenging environments on earth: the Sahara Desert. Despite logistical challenges and security concerns that have sometimes forced its relocation, the festival continues to attract musicians and spectators from around the world, eager to partake in this unique cultural exchange. Concerts under the stars, amid the dunes, offer an almost mystical musical experience, highlighting the universal power of music to transcend geographical and cultural boundaries.