52 days to Timbuktu

52 days to Timbuktu

In the 9th century, traders went back and forth on this Saharan Caravan Route, which went from Zagora (Morocco)  to Timbuktu (Mali) in fifty-two days. Traders carried salt, gold, slaves and spices. Its main destination point was Sijiilmassa, present day Rissani (Merzouga).

In the 9th century, traders went back and forth on this Saharan Caravan Route, which went from Zagora (Morocco) to Timbuktu (Mali) in fifty-two days.

Traders carried salt, gold, slaves and spices.

Its main destination point was Sijiilmassa, present day Rissani (Merzouga).


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