Oases Collection

Small-scale cultivation, Ramlia Oasis, Sahara desert, Southern Morocco, Africa

Palm trees on the shore of the Um el Maa lake in the Ubari Sand Sea, Sahara, Libya
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Underwater view of gorge of the Wadi Al Shab, Al Sharqiyah South Governorate, Sultanate of Oman. February 2015. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Al-Fayoum in the Fayoum Oasis, Egypt
View over the canal Bahr Yussef at Al-Fayoum in the Fayoum Oasis, Egypt. Date: circa 1930

View of the Oasis in Ghardaia, Algeria
General view of the Oasis in Ghardaia, Algeria. Date: circa 1910s

Date Palms (Phoenix spec. ), in the Libyan Desert, Um el Ma Oasis, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa
Date Palms (Phoenix spec.), in the Libyan Desert, Um el Ma Oasis, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Moses Fountain in Suez, Egypt
Moses Fountain encircled with palm trees and with a cottage in the background in Suez, north-eastern Egypt. Date: circa 1900

Oasis in Egypt
Travelling camels and crowds in a palm oasis in Egypt. Date: circa 1900

Oasis of date-palms, Biskra
In Biskra, Algeria, a man walks down a street lined with the date palms of the oasis, whilst two children chat near the roadside stream. Date: circa 1910s

The Gorge and the River, El Kantara, Biskra
The Gorge and the River of the town of El Kantara, Biskra. The river depicted is very dry, but this gorge was once described by locals as the mouth of the desert. Date: circa 1910s

A view of the town and the oasis, Laghouat. A network of flat roofed houses meet the vegetation of the oasis at Laghouat. In the distance is the Amour mountain range. Date: circa 1910s

Landscape and People, Sahara, North Africa
At an oasis in an area of the Sahara, nomadic women and children rest with their camels. Date: circa 1910s

The Oasis, Ghardaia
A mass of palm trees in the Oasis of Ghardaia Date: circa 1910s

In the Oasis. Ghardaia, Algeria
Two men sit on the side of the road in the Oasis in Ghardaia, Algeria. Date: circa 1910s

Sahara Desert, Chad, satellite image. This area of the Sahara Desert is a rocky landscape with cliffs (one running down from upper right) amid the arid landscape (orange)

Desert oasis, India
Desert oasis. Photographed in Rajasthan, India

The Oasis, Al Diriya, near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Middle East

The oasis of Sesibi, founded in the XVIIIth dynasty, 3rd cataract of the River Nile, Nubia, Sudan, Africa

Birket Siwa (Siwa Lake), Siwa Oasis, Western Desert, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Desert oasis, Chebika, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

View over the oasis fort of Bithnal, Arabian Mountains, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

View over the oasis town of Bithnal, Arabian Mountains, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

High angle view of oasis, Dades Valley, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Oasis in arid landscape, Dades Valley, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Zagora, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Aerial view over fields, trees and palmeries on the way to the Todra Gorge, Tinerhir, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Trees and fields below arid mountains, Tinerhir Palmeries on the way to Todra Gorge, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Palm trees in silhouette at dawn, on edge of Sahara Desert near Morocco, North Africa

Old town of Siwa, Oasis of Siwa, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sand dunes and oasis, desert, Dunhuang, Gansu, China, Asia

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Oases, the hidden gems amidst vast deserts, offer respite and life in otherwise barren landscapes. Al-Fayoum in the Fayoum Oasis, Egypt, showcases a mesmerizing oasis with lush greenery and serene waters that captivate all who visit. In Ghardaia, Algeria, one can witness a breathtaking view of an oasis surrounded by golden sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. Small-scale cultivation thrives in Ramlia Oasis in Southern Morocco's Sahara desert. Against all odds, locals have managed to create a vibrant oasis where palm trees sway gracefully under the scorching sun. Um el Maa lake in Libya's Ubari Sand Sea boasts picturesque palm trees lining its shores like nature's own masterpiece. Delving beneath the surface reveals another facet of oases' allure - underwater wonders await at Wadi Al Shab gorge in Oman's Al Sharqiyah South Governorate. The crystal-clear waters provide a surreal experience as they flow through rocky cliffs enveloped by lush vegetation. Egypt is home to numerous oases; Moses Fountain stands tall as a testament to their importance throughout history. These they have sustained civilizations for centuries and continue to be havens of life amidst arid lands. Biskra presents an oasis adorned with date-palms that thrive against all odds while El Kantara showcases the harmonious coexistence between a river and its surrounding gorge. Laghouat offers both town charm and natural beauty with its stunning oasis blending seamlessly into the landscape. As we traverse North Africa's Sahara region, we are greeted by awe-inspiring vistas where people adapt their lives around these precious pockets of abundance. Ghardaia once again enchants us with its captivating oasis scene – an idyllic retreat nestled within this harsh environment. Oases symbolize resilience and perseverance; they remind us that even amidst adversity, life finds a way to flourish.