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"I bring these rugs from my home, which is far, to help you decorate your home, which is near."

— Saharah, Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Saharah cml
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Species			Gender
Camel			Male Female
Birthday		November 10th
Favorite saying		"Life is full of many journeys. Where they will lead, no one can know."
Role		Selling interior items (wallpapers, flooring, and rugs)
Main appearances
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Name in other languages  ローラン  사하라  Sahara  Aziza  骆岚  Sarah  Alcatifa  Saharah  駱嵐  Sarah  Alcatifa  Сахара

Saharah is a camel in the Animal Crossing series who offers exclusive wallpaper, flooring, and rugs to the player. She has a different service in each Animal Crossing series game. Her name likely comes from the Sahara Desert, which relates to her species; this is further evidenced by one of her exclusive carpets: Saharah's desert.

Characteristics

Appearance

Artwork from Doubutsu no Mori.

Saharah is a brownish-yellow camel with closed eyes, thick and long eyelashes, and brown hair. Her belly, hands, and feet are white. The insides of her ears and mouth are pink. She wears a blue waistcoat with golden decorations, and a white backpack which stores wallpaper, flooring, and rugs.

Personality

Saharah is calm and soft, even when selling her favorite interior items: wallpaper, flooring, and rugs. She is characterized as a "foreigner" who may use strange wording and malapropisms.

Gender

In Japanese and Korean entries in the Animal Crossing series, Saharah is male, while in all other versions, she is female. However, her appearance, including her voice, is identical in all versions. Saharah shares this attribute with Blanca and Gracie. The reason for this is that when localizing Doubutsu no Mori+ into Animal Crossing, the localizers did not definitively know special characters' genders because unlike villagers, who have pink and blue name bubbles when speaking, all special NPCs have ambiguous green bubbles. Because of the character's long eyelashes (a trait all camels have) and the Japanese name ローラン (Rōran), which was interpreted as "Lauren," they assumed they were female and did not realize the mistake until Nintendo of Japan asked about the female gender on Saharah's e-Reader card.

Appearances

In Animal Crossing

Artwork from Animal Crossing.

In Animal Crossing, Saharah makes her living selling rare and exotic carpets from faraway lands. Like most of the game's other special characters, Saharah sells items that cannot be found anywhere else. She does, however, have a different way of doing business than Tom Nook, as she accepts trade-ins. In order for the player to get their hands on one of her carpets, they must trade in one of their carpets along with some money, starting at 3,000 Bells. Her prices double each time the player buys a carpet, up to a maximum of 48,000 Bells. In Animal Crossing, she also retains her Japanese male voice.

In Wild World

Artwork from Animal Crossing: Wild World.

In Animal Crossing: Wild World, Saharah gives rare wallpaper, taking over from Wendell. Instead of trade-ins, she asks the player to deliver carpet and wallpaper to special characters such as Blathers, the Able Sisters, Tom Nook, Pelly, and Phyllis, similar to the way that the player works for Tom Nook earlier in the game. In return, she will give the player a choice of either rare carpet or wallpaper.

She plays a part in the Golden Axe Trading Event, which involves the player trading various items to other special characters and in order for a chance to be given a Golden Axe. After the player gets to know Saharah, she will talk about how she "longs for a turban." When given a Turban, she will either give the player a Red Vase or a Massage Chair which can be traded to Tortimer to further the event.

In City Folk

Artwork from Animal Crossing: City Folk.

In Animal Crossing: City Folk, Saharah once again accepts trade-ins. Though the player does not have to pay alongside the trade, she asks for old wallpaper or carpet from other villagers around town, and usually only one or two will have them. If the player saves three of these old wallpapers or carpets every time she visits, she will give the player a rare wallpaper or carpet. If the player tries to give her a wallpaper or carpet from their home or Tom Nook's store, she will say that it is "still lovely," but not accept it for trade.

In New Leaf

Artwork from Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Saharah sells the player a new wallpaper and carpet for 3,000 Bells. When the player meets her, she asks them to lead her to their house. She then leads the player out of the house temporarily while redecorating the first floor room with a new carpet and wallpaper. Finally, she emerges and gives the player the old carpet and wallpaper. She can install typical walls and carpets as well as rare Saharah originals. She owns an RV in the campground and sells 9 items for 3 MEOW Coupons each. If she is in good terms with the player, she reveals that she has a crush on Tom Nook.

In New Horizons

Saharah giving the player 2 exchange tickets in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

In New Horizons, Saharah can be seen wandering around the player's island weekly any day except weekends. When talked to, she offers "mysterious" wallpaper and flooring that are exclusive to her, which can be bought for 3,000 Bells each. Additionally, she now offers different sizes of mystery rugs: small for 1,000 Bells, medium for 1,500 Bells, and large for 2,000 Bells. Along with each rug purchase, the player earns "exchange tickets," which appear in the player's inventory as "Saharah Tickets." Once five tickets have been collected, they can be exchanged for a free mysterious floor or wallpaper that is missing from the player's catalog, or a random mysterious floor or wallpaper if they have them all in catalog. The amount of tickets earned depends on the size of the carpet (1 for small, 2 for medium, and 3 for large).

With the release of the 2.0 update, Saharah now has a shop open at the plaza on Harv's Island. However, she will continue to visit the player's island about every two weeks. Items sold at her Co-op are sold for 1.2x their standard price.

Saharah's poster can be obtained from Nook Shopping after inviting her to Photopia via her amiibo.

Prior to its removal in version 2.0, when the player scans Saharah's amiibo card and tries to invite her, she will say:

Saharah is speaking. You are who? Ah, Player is the you I speak to.
You have need of mystery?
A campsite for the going to? Oh, but bad, for I am the busiest of busy!
I see not camping in my future, unless it is a
A campsite made of floor coverings and toil.
But it is great in kindness of you to be inviting me! My happiness grows with thinking of it.

In Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori

Saharah outside Crazy Redd's in Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori.

Saharah makes a cameo in 🎬 Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori, appearing outside Crazy Redd's during the Fireworks Festival.

Other appearances

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Saharah has a chance of appearing as a background character in the stage Smashville. She also appears as a collectible trophy and a collectible sticker.

#281

Saharah

Description	A trader who comes from afar to deliver merchandise. However, since she always forgets to bring a town map, she needs help making her deliveries. Once you've helped her finish all of her tasks, she'll reward you with a gift. Her unique way of phrasing is part of her exotic charm. It is a fine thing, yes?
Acquisition	Random

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Saharah

Effect	Fighters
[Water] Attack +8	Pokémon Trainer

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Saharah still appears as a background character in the stage Smashville, in the new stage Town and City, and as a collectible trophy.

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Saharah

Description

NTSC-U: Traveling from a faraway land comes the wandering salescamel, Saharah. She's got wallpaper to paper your walls with and carpets to pet your cars with. That's kind of odd, actually... Maybe it's a tradition where she comes from? Either way, she brings many unique things with her when she visits. PAL: A trader from a faraway land who's big on interior design. She doesn't have her own store, instead carrying her wares around as a travelling merchant - it's hard to tell where you'll find her next! She claims to have many wallpapers for the papering of walls, and carpets for the...petting of cars? Nobody's quite sure if she's being serious.

Acquisition

Random

Villager information

In Happy Home Designer

Happy Home Designer client information

Life is full of many journeys. Where they lead, no one can know.

Official example

Saharah
Birthday	Gender	Species
November 10	Male Female	Camel
Umbrella	Elegant umbrella
House request
Client's vision	I'll leave it up to you!
Favorite song	K.K. Casbah

Unlocked items
Furniture:	K.K. Casbah  Saharah's pic
Interior:	Tent wall
Clothing:	Kaffiyeh  Elegant umbrella
Starting house:

RV in Welcome amiibo

Description:	She can tie any room together with the right carpet and wallpaper, but in her spare time, Saharah lets loose with a little car camping.
Items:	Aquarius Urn  Cabin Low Table  Genie's Lamp  Loom  Loom  Round Mini Cactus  Tile Screen
Wall:	Tent Wall
Floor:	Tent Rug
Music:	K.K. Bazaar

Saharah's "Order furniture" list in Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo

Item	Image	Type	Buy price	Sell price	Available from
Tent wall		Wallpaper	3 MEOW Coupons	370 Bells	Timmy and Tommy's store  RVs
Tent rug		Flooring	3 MEOW Coupons	320 Bells	Timmy and Tommy's store  RVs
Aquarius urn		Furniture	3 MEOW Coupons	1,200 Bells	SpotPass  RVs
Cabin low table		Furniture	3 MEOW Coupons	525 Bells	Timmy and Tommy's store  RVs
Genie's lamp		Furniture	3 MEOW Coupons	375 Bells	Timmy and Tommy's store  RVs
Loom		Furniture	3 MEOW Coupons	750 Bells	Timmy and Tommy's store  RVs
Loom		Furniture	3 MEOW Coupons	750 Bells	Timmy and Tommy's store  RVs
Round mini cactus		Furniture	3 MEOW Coupons	200 Bells	Garden Shop  RVs
Tile screen		Furniture	3 MEOW Coupons	800 Bells	RVs

The player can only order from campers up to three times per day. The items arrive via mail.
Includes data sourced from the Data Spreadsheet for Animal Crossing: New Leaf, compiled by TimeSword3D, AlexBot2004, AlgebraManiacABC, Chubby Bub, Cuyler, HylianAngel, Kalina70, PanchamBro, SuperHamster, and vmario.

In New Horizons

Life is full of many journeys. Where they will lead, no one can know.

Birthday	Gender	Species
November 10	Male Female	Camel
Initial NookPhone	Pink
Final NookPhone	Traditional 2 - Fabric 15
Happy Home Paradise traits
Hobby	Fashion
Book	Fashion

In Happy Home Paradise

Happy Home Paradise client information

Saharah
Client's vision	Vacation-Home Concept

Unlocked items
Furniture:	Saharah's photo  Saharah's poster

Card profiles

Animal Crossing e-Reader card

Card back

#064 Saharah - Series 2
Gender:	Female
Sign:	Scorpio
Profile:	Saharah travels the world bartering rare carpets. Her trade-in deals are good to begin with, but she has a habit of jacking up the prices for repeat customers. It's anybody's guess how many rugs she has in that bag.
Password:	O#x7W3OssHRKT#
	wtXgySAimbiTh%

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063 Copper

e-Reader card #064 Saharah

065 Joan

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amiibo cards

Card back

#013 Saharah - Series 1

Star sign: Scorpio Birthday: November 10 Dice value: 4 Hand sign: Scissors

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012 Redd

List of amiibo cards #013 Saharah

014 Luna

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Card back

#416 Saharah - Series 5

Star sign: Scorpio Birthday: November 10

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415 Kicks

List of amiibo cards #416 Saharah

417 Harvey

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Gallery

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  Doubutsu no Mori

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  Animal Crossing

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  Animal Crossing: Wild World

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  Animal Crossing: City Folk

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  Animal Crossing: New Leaf

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  amiibo card artwork

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  Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo

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  Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Trivia

• According to cranky villagers in City Folk, her accent is fake. They claim that she used to do stand-up comedy at the The Marquee and didn't have an accent.
• Saharah appears on the album cover of "K.K. Condor."

Her name is after the saharah dessert

Names in other languages

	ローラン Rōran	Laurent or Roland
	사하라 Sahara	Same as English name
	楼兰 (iQue) Lóulán	From Japanese name
	骆岚 Luò Lán	Literal meaning 骆: camel and 岚: mountain fog. Akin to her Japanese name.
	駱嵐 Unknown
	Сахара Sahara	Same as English name
	Saharah	Same as English name
	Aziza	-
	Alcatifa	Old word that literally means "carpet"
	Sarah	French given name for a female. Sounds like the Sahara desert.
	Sahara	Same as English name