France, Nov. 16 -- The Amhayrich camel market, in the desert just outside the town of Guelmim in southern Morocco, is the largest and most popular in the country.

"This market is known all over Morocco, people come from everywhere in the country to buy camels all year round," said 33-year-old Mohammed. He is a camel breeder, a job passed down from generation to generation.

He told RFI's correspondent that camels are essential to life in the desert. "Your camels are like your children. It is a cultural heritage. In our part of the Sahara, the best gift you can offer someone is a camel."

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