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Does snow ever fall in the Sahara Desert?

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sand dunes — Sahara Sand dunes in the Sahara, near Merzouga, Morocco.

Yes, snowfall does occur in the Sahara Desert. While the region is primarily known for its arid climate, snowfall happens occasionally over the northern plateaus. Additionally, some snowfall is occasionally recorded in the central massifs of the southern Sahara.1