• The Sahara is the world's largest desert. Only a small part of the Sahara is fertile and it is here that corn, dates and other fruits grow.
  • The Algerian Desert with an elevation of 1,240 feet above sea level, Salah in Algeria, a part of Sahara Desert also records high temperatures.
  • Sahara desert is the second largest desert in the world. Go through the article, to explore some more interesting and fun facts about Sahara desert.
  • Taking a trip through Morocco’s Sahara Desert is a life-changing experience. It pulls you away from the hustle and bustle­ of everyday life.
  • Due to the high temperatures and arid conditions of the Sahara Desert, the plant life in the Sahara Desert is sparse and includes only around 500 species.
  • Other common plants in the Sahara desert include Laperrine’s olive tree, Saharan cypress, doum palm, tamarisk, desert gourd, and acacia.
  • The largest hot desert in the world, the Sahara occupies roughly 10 African countries, and is roughly the size of the States. Another thing – the Sahara isn’t always hot.
  • The monolithic Sahara Desert encompasses much of North Africa. Covering an area of 9,400,000 km2 (3,600,000 sq mi) the Sahara almost equals China in size.
  • A little-known interesting fact is that the Sahara Desert is often cited as the largest desert in the world, the Sahara is actually the third largest.
  • The Sahara Desert with its vast expanse of golden sand dunes, stretching as far as the eye can see, offers a unique and unforgettable experience.