#1

Camel riders from the Kel Tédélé tribe

Facing the sand raised by the wind, the Touareg and their camels reach camp.
Niger / Aïr / Kogo / 1999

#2

Guelta of Agamgam

Among volcanic walls, clan chief Abakaoua leads his camels to a drinking hole and its amazingly fresh, cool water.

#3

Doum palms and guelta

The Wadi Tamgak carries water only during the rainy season, but in the «guelta» the precious liquid keeps amazingly fresh and clean for a long time... luckily for animals and humans, as well as for the Doum palms.

#4

Return from the well

The donkeys are tired, the water odres are full and the sun approaches its zenith: a common sight on the track between Iferouane and Arlit.
Niger / Aïr / 2003

#5

Kids games

When his feet touch the ground, it will be time for the older child to become a man. Then the carefree days of childhood and adolescence will come to an end.
Niger / fountain of Tezirzek / 1992

#6

Selima and son

Called «cul-nu» by the photographer, the son of Selima hides his tiny garment under the wide skirt of his mother.
Niger / Aïr / Zakkat / 2001

#7

Suspended innocence

Hanging from a branch in her goatskin bag, Djamila seems on the verge of crying, although she is now experiencing perhaps the happiest days of her childhood.
Niger / Aïr / Toufouchi camp / 2001

#8

The pantry

Hung in the bushes, food reserves are reasonably safe from hungry rodents and goats. Toufouchi camp / South Tamgak.
Niger / Aïr / 2001

#9

Caravan leaders resting

The long-awaited shelter, the fire, a well-deserved rest. At Baloumat, the edge of the wadi Tamgak, the youngest of the caravan leaders kneads the «taguella», flat bread that the Tuareg cook in the sand covered with coals.
Niger / Aïr / 2003

2004 - Touareg

In the camp