Question

describe the economic activities of the people of the hot Sahara Desert

Answer 1

Desert traditional products (excess fruit, salt) only especially the northern oasis can still maintain its important position in trade.  The tourism industry has developed considerably, but because of the difficulties of transport and accommodation, it can only be limited to the edge of the Sahara desert.

Answer 2

Until the discovery of petroleum, the economy of the Sahara desert was very limited.