Who Lives Near the Sahara? Countries Bordering the World's Largest Hot Desert

The Sahara Desert spans North Africa, bordering 10 countries:

1. Algeria
2. Chad
3. Egypt
4. Libya
5. Mali
6. Mauritania
7. Morocco
8. Niger
9. Sudan
10. Tunisia

Populations in these nations—especially in oasis towns, coastal cities, and Sahel transition zones—live "near" the desert, adapting to its climate, trade routes, and cultural influence.