Water is not found there except after two, four, five, six, and twelve days, like the Majanah Niser on the road from Sijilmasa to Ghana, which is 14 days without water. The caravans provision themselves with water for these journeys in vessels on the backs of camels. Such journeys are numerous in the lands of Sudan. Most of its land is also sand, blown by the winds and moved from place to place, so no water is found there. These lands are very hot and extremely scorching, which is why the people of this, the first and second regions, and some of the third, due to the intense heat and the sun's burning, have dark complexions and tightly curled hair, unlike the people of the sixth and seventh regions. From the island of Awlil to the city of Sili is 19 stages, and the city of Sili is on the bank of the Nile, to its north. It is a thriving city where Sudanese gather and trade their goods. Its people are brave and valiant. It is part of the administration of the Tekruri, who is an appointed sultan with slaves and soldiers, and he is known for his firmness, courage, and justice. His lands are safe, peaceful, and stable. The land called Moshana is the city of Tekrur, which is south of the Nile. Between it and Sili is a journey of two days by Nile and by land. The city of Tekrur is larger than the city of Sili and has more trade. Its people trade with all the people of the far Maghreb in wool, copper, and beads. They export gold dust, servants, and ostriches. The people of Sili and Tekrur export millet, fish, and dairy products. Most of their sustenance is from camels and goats. The common attire of its people is wool robes, and on their heads, they wear wool caps. Their special attire is loincloths and wraps. From the city of Sili and Tekrur to the city of Sijilmasa is 40 days by caravan. The closest lands to them are from the lands of the Lamtuna desert, Arqa, and between them are 35 stages. They provision water for two to four to five to six days. Similarly, from the island of Awlil.