No.
Deserts can be found north and south of the equator.
Mainly in the western parts
deserts
These deserts extend into the state of Utah: Great Basin Desert Colorado Plateau Desert Mojave Desert
They most likely would not. They would be far more likely to settle by a source of water, fertile land and ample game.
Nevada - it is almost entirely covered in deserts.
deserts
Where there are both high winds and loose material. You will most likely find these two components together in the Earth's great deserts. I would say that the deserts of the Southwestern US, African Sahara, Saudi Arabia, Asian Gobi, and Australian Outback would be prime candidates. FYI: Sand dunes can move large distances, even in just a few days or hours. where annual rainfall is low
The major deserts of the United States are in the southwestern region in the states of:CaliforniaNevadaArizonaNew MexicoTexasUtahColorado
In the desert, most likely in Southern Utah somewhere
Northern Mexico, as it is dominated by the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts.