The Festival in the Desert of Essakane 2003 was organised by the EFES Association with the help and support of the Malian Ministry of Sulture and in partnership with the Malian Ministry of Crafts and Tourism.

Describes the way of life of the Tuaregs, a nomadic culture that presently exists in the Sahara, the world's largest desert.

Each year the desert elephants of Mali, West Africa, travel a 300-mile path to search for water. They peacefully pass through the lands of the Tuareg, Dogon, and Fulani people while following the longest migration route of any elephant in the world. This insightful story with bold, dramatic illustrations shows how people work together to preserve the delicate balance of life in the desert and protect these magnificent elephants.