The Imaouelles in Niger are the Tuareg, who are nomadic cattle breeders by tradition and who want to remain true to their roots. From 1999 to 2003, Maximilien Bruggmann accompanied the camel caravans of these Tuareg as part of Jean-Claude Bourgeon's "L'Appel du Désert" project. - The photos were taken between 2000 and 2003.