S1 E3 ∙ Absolute Desert ∙
Michael Palin reaches the city of Timbuktu, along with a camel train carrying the giant salt blocks that made the city one of the greatest centres of Islamic learning.
All episodes for series 1 of Sahara with Michael Palin
S1 E1 · A Line in the Sand
Michael Palin begins his trek across the Sahara Desert.
S1 E2 · Destination Timbuktu
Michael Palin's expedition takes him to Senegal.
S1 E3 · Absolute Desert
Michael Palin reaches the city of Timbuktu.
S1 E4 · Dire Straits
Michael Palin embarks on the final leg of his journey.
