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00:00 - Birth of a camel calf in the desert
01:20 - At the edge of the Sahara and the life of camel herders
04:03 - Preparing for the long journey to the well
08:28 - Fresh dawn, camp packed up, the caravan sets off again
13:27 - Goats, the nomads' hidden wealth
19:29 - Nighttime milking and the camel milk trade
22:34 - An ancestral profession facing modern challenges
27:48 - Sandstorms and a changing desert
31:07 - Crossing the driest area at night
42:55 - The final kilometers, a childhood valley, and ancestral memories

The film follows Mou, Imam, and their vast herd across more than 400 km of the Moroccan desert. Their progress depends on births, scarce water sources, and the young camels that set the pace. Through their journey, the realities of an ancestral way of life emerge: branding, animal care, impromptu poetry, milking—a vital economic resource—but also solitude, pride, and family traditions passed down through generations.

The journey highlights the transformations of the Sahara, where species are disappearing, dunes are advancing, and nomadic traditions are gradually fading away. Between oppressive heat, nights of walking, unpredictable storms, and tribal solidarity, the camel herders reveal a daily life where every action counts for the survival of both people and animals. This voyage underscores the rugged beauty of the desert and the profound attachment to a culture that struggles to endure.

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Title: The Men of the Desert
Director: Hakim El Hachoumi
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