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Air Mountains feature among the popular tourist destinations in Niger. Air Mountains form a significant part of Niger Tourism. Get to know more about Air Mountains through Niger Travel Guide.

Air Mountains in Niger: Location

Air Mountains is a triangular massif. It is located in the Sahara Desert, towards the north of Niger. The mountains soar to a height of over 6000 feet. The Air Mountains can be found towards the north of the city of Agadez. The Tenere Desert begins from the north of the Air mountains. Towards the northeast of the Air Mountains you will find the Djado Plateau. This triangular mountain massif covers an area equal to that of Switzerland. The Air Mountains in Niger is home to amazing flora and fauna. Agadez city is the capital of the Air Mountains region. The Air Mountains offer great sightseeing in Niger.

People, Arts and Crafts in Air Mountains

The people of Air are nomads. They depend on camels and goats for milk, meat and skins. They make excellent handicrafts using the skins of animals. Air is famous for its rock art.

Oases in Air Mountains

Timia, Tabelot, Fachi and Bilma are oases situated amidst the Air Mountains. People from Timia and Tabelot exchange their agricultural produce for salt and clothes carried down by the camel caravans from far away oases of Fachi and Bilma.

Attractions in Air Mountains

Timia

Timia is an oasis situated in the heart of the Air Mountains. It is at a one day’s drive from Agadez. The greatest attraction of this place is the French Foreign Legion Fort perched atop a hill.

Agadez

Agadez is a city situated towards the northern part of Niger. The city sits in the Sahara Desert. Agadez is the capital city of the Department of Agadez..The city houses an international airport. Agadez offers ample places for sightseeing. Some of the must-see tourist attractions in Agadez are:

• Mosque of Agadez
• Palace of Sultan
• Vieux Marche
• Camel Market