Pitt seeks desert hideaway

Movie star Brad Pitt is hunting for the perfect holiday home in the heart of the Sahara desert in Africa.

The hunky actor is prepared to splash out $1.7m (€2.5m) on the lavish abode, and he wants it to be located in Marrakech, Morocco - fuelling speculation he is seeking a luxury lovenest where he can romance his Mr And Mrs Smith co-star and reported girlfriend Angelina Jolie away from prying eyes.

A friend says: "It is the perfect romantic hideaway - no one knows who they are there - and who would not be impressed with a few nights of passion in the Sahara?"