Sahara festival

A friendly dance competition carries on an ancient Sahara festival tradition

Sebeiba is a core tradition of the Tuareg people, native to the Sahara and parts of West Africa
The festival is a proud tradition of the Tuareg in Djanet. Some call it the Sebeiba celebration, or the ‘war dance without bloodshed’ or ‘the dance of peace’

By AP · 11 July 2025