An Algerian soldier, Ahmed Hemr, bids his sweetheart, Djorah, an affectionate farewell and stays for the front. Time, with the assistance of a girl, Aicha, cools his ardor. Djorah, tired of waiting for his return, follows him to the Sahara. Her naive charm wins the attention of Aicha, her rival, who withdraws and allows the old sweethearts to wander the world together.