ARID Zones
Arid zones are known for their dry landscape with low level of moisture. This often inhospitable landscape sees little rainfall and can have a desert or semi-desert terrain.
The open plains mean high winds aren’t uncommon, due to the lack of vegetation which would normally break down windspeed. These winds can also arrive in the form of a sandstorm, which can pose a threat to neighbouring fertile ground as it can damage crops on surrounding cultivated land. The soil in Arid Zones is usually compact, leaving it less porous to absorb rainfall. Therefore, Arid Zones can also experience flash flooding. Times of year must be taken into consideration when travelling to these destinations.
Places in this climate zone:
- Saudi Arabia
- Egypt
- Morocco
- Afghanistan
- South Africa
- Kazakhstan
- Mexico
Ambassador Focus:
Alice Morrison
Our Adventurer Alice Morrison is the first woman to walk the length of Morocco’s longest river, the Draa, from source to sea. She has lived in Morocco since 2017 and has documented her experiences in her BBC 2 Series, Morocco to Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure and her third book, My 1001 Nights. Alice wears our NosiLife Adventure shirt and trousers during the day to keep the harmful sun’s rays at bay and an Expolite jacket to keep her warm during the cold sub-zero nights.
Key Kit:
- Expolite Jacket
- Merino
- Clara Trouser
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