Ghat

Ghat, Acacus, Libya.

Ghat is a Tuareg oasis, surrounded by an impressive and massive sand dunes. She earned her epithet the Last Oasis from being the last oasis before venturing into the desert regions of Acacus. Like many other desert settlements, the old village is connected via narrow streets, archways and passageways, very reminiscent of those of Ghadames, where Tuareg blacksmiths display their unique silver jewellery, and traders offer their leather products and indigo coloured materials.

The Medina (The Old City) of Ghat is almost uninhabited today with only a few families remaining within its ruins. The fortress, shown at the top is an interesting place to see. The old museum houses a range of artifacts from the area. Cultural events such as the Annual Ghat festival, which takes place at the end of December, and the Tuareg camel races will give a glimpse of the Berber way of life in the desert.