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Ghadames,a small town of around 11,000 people that lies on Libya's western border with Algeria,was a key destination for tourists who came to Libya before its Arab Spring uprising.
Sara Wheeler finds trading — and smuggling — alive and well in the northern Sahara.
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For some destinations,travelling as part of a group is your best bet.