Her aura tricks the eyes and deceives the soul… An optical illusion that occurs when light touches Sahara’s steamy surface; tempting the weary traveler with illusions of water or other unreal objects. She distorts the mind and creates the illusion of a shimmering pool or a distant oasis. While her presence may appear real, Mirage is simply a trick of light and cannot be reached or touched. She serves as a reminder that things are not always as they seem and that our perceptions can be easily deceived.