A traditional marriage takes place during the opening of the Sahara International Festival in Douz, south-western Tunisia, 24 December 2006. The 39th International Sahara Festival, held 600kms (370 miles) south of Tunis in the city of Douz draws locals and tourists alike for a cultural event that celebrates the region’s heritage and desert people. AFP PHOTO FETHI BELAID

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