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Sahara adaptations: books & films
Every version of Sahara — the books & films, compared across media.
Sahara follows Dirk Pitt — adventurer and treasure hunter — across the deserts and waterways of North Africa. At its heart is a double quest: a hunt for lost treasure and a race to stop a mysterious disease devastating communities across the region. This story of action, danger, and discovery in an unforgiving landscape has been told in both a novel and a film adaptation.
Sahara films
Sahara books
Frequently asked
Is the 2005 film Sahara based on a book?
Yes. The 2005 film Sahara is based on the novel Sahara, which follows the same character, Dirk Pitt, on a quest involving treasure and a deadly plague spreading across North Africa.
How many versions of Sahara are there?
Two versions are available here: the novel Sahara and the 2005 film Sahara, both centred on adventurer Dirk Pitt.
Which version of Sahara should I start with?
The novel Sahara is the source work and gives the fullest account of the story; the 2005 film Sahara covers the same adventure in a different medium.