Abstract
Sand cover is extensive in Middle Eastern countries where massive sand dunes provide a dramatic reminder of the power of the wind to fashion and create iconic landscapes. Sand is also a huge topic of human interest and provides immense scope for a sand focused geo-guide who can offer a range of learning opportunities for the tourist. Because the occurrence, origin, and expression of sand in the environment is complex manifesting as sheets or sandplains of various depth and/or as different types of dunes, engaging a tourist demands some simplification of the science. This can be achieved by the tour guide gaining some understanding of relevant theory and exploring interpretive themes with tourists. Such themes can include mega geomorphological landscape features, macro level landforms, such as dunes, and investigation at the micro scale, where individual grains of sand can be examined with the assistance of visual aids.