A visit to Gorom-Gorom in northeast Burkina Faso 

Gorom-Gorom is not really a town, but rather a fascinating village with a culture very different from other parts of Burkina Faso. It is close to the Sahara desert, the northernmost part of an area called the Sahel. There is lots of sand, many camels, and people whose clothes, jewelry, arts and culture are unique. Ethnic groups include the Peul and the Tuareg. Gorom is well-known for its busy and colorful Thursday market, and it even attracts a few tourists.