Timimoun’s Fight to Preserve Algeria’s Most Iconic Oasis Way of Life | SLICE | FULL DOCUMENTARY

In the heart of southern Algeria, nestled between the red dunes of the Touat and Gourara regions, lies Timimoun — “the flamboyant.” This stunning oasis, considered one of the most beautiful in Africa, owes its survival to a centuries-old irrigation system known as the foggara. Ingenious, sustainable, and deeply rooted in the desert’s rhythms, the foggara channels water through underground tunnels, preserving every precious drop. But today, this ancient lifeline is under threat. As modern techniques spread — faster but far less respectful of the fragile ecosystem — the people of Timimoun are left with a choice: adapt or resist. In this episode, we meet the men and women who fight to preserve their heritage, sustain their oasis, and pass down a way of life that has defied the desert for generations. Documentary: Connecting Traditions – The Veins of Desert (Algeria) Directed by : Alexandre Mostras Production: Ma Drogue à Moi We fully own the rights to the use of the published content. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action. SLICE wants to fill up your curiosity! Accessible to anyone from anywhere at any time, this channel is your weekly dose of short docs about curious facts, discoveries, astounding info, unusual stories, weird, fun and instructive. Be smart, have a slice! Subscribe now ►►► http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvziXdVCN7PMdFZEFZ6aEqQ?sub_confirmation=1 Become a fan ! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvziXdVCN7PMdFZEFZ6aEqQ/join Follow us 👇 In French: https://www.youtube.com/c/SLICEFR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slicedocs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slicedocs #documentary #slice #fulldocumentary #freedocumentary #algeria #oasis #agriculture #desert #sun #sand #dune #dunes #water #amazing #tradition #traditional #africa #amazing