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CAMEL RIDE IN THE TUNISIAN DESERT FROM DJERBA

Djerba: camel ride in the Tunisian desert, a day in Douz with transfer and lunch included. Title : Djerba - Camel Ride in the Tunisian Desert

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A DAY IN THE DESERT ON CAMELBACK

Imagine yourself riding a camel, crossing the vastness of the Tunisian Sahara, immersed in the absolute silence of the desert...
 

This is exactly what we offer: a full day of adventure, a true nomadic experience.
 

Starting early from Djerba, you’ll head to Douz, known as the gateway to the desert. There, our experienced camel handlers will greet you and prepare for your journey.
 

After a brief introduction to camel riding, you will embark on a two-hour trek through the enchanting silence of the desert, discovering breathtaking landscapes.
 

Midway, a traditional lunch awaits, prepared by your camel handlers, offering a unique opportunity to savor the serenity and authenticity of the Sahara.
 

After this day filled with emotions and discoveries, you’ll return to Douz, where your 4x4 will bring you back to Djerba.


This excursion invites you to live like a nomad, even for just one day. A truly unforgettable experience in the heart of the Tunisian Sahara.

We also offer:
Two days on camels in Douz, with a night in a bivouac in the desert.

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PROGRAM OF THE DAY CAMEL RIDING IN THE DESERT

The adventure begins early in the morning in Djerba, with a pick-up at 6 a.m. in front of your place of stay.

You will take the road towards Douz, with a coffee break and photo shoot in Tamezret on the way
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Arrival in Douz is scheduled around 10am, where you will meet your camel drivers and their faithful dromedaries.

Then, it’s time for the camel trek!

In the heart of the silence of the desert, you will discover breathtaking landscapes and live an authentic experience of the nomadic way of life.

At lunchtime, the camel driver will prepare a traditional Tunisian meal for you in the desert:

A Tunisian salad.

Grilled meats.

Bread baked in the sand.

A friendly and delicious moment, in the heart of the Sahara.

In the mid-afternoon, we will leave Douz to return to Djerba with an arrival around 6 p.m.

The drop-off will be made in front of your place of stay or at the airport, depending on your preference.

Prepare yourself to experience an unforgettable day, rich in discoveries and emotions, in the heart of the Saharan immensity.


 

CAMEL RIDING DESERT TOUR PRICES

For 5 people, price per person
€90
For 4 people, price per person
€105
For 3 people, price per person
€125
For 2 people, price per person
€170

The price includes:

 

  • Transport by private vehicle, 4x4 or microbus depending on the number of people.
     

  • The services of an ONTT* approved guide.
     

  • Camel trekking.
     

  • Lunch in the bivouac.
     

  • entrance fees to visits planned in the program.

 

Excluded from the price:

 

  • National or international flights.
     

  • Beverages other than water.
     

  • Optional extra activities.
     

  • Tips and personal purchases.

 

*Tunisian National Tourist Office

LEARN MORE ABOUT DOUZ

DOUZ - THE GATEWAY TO THE SAHARA, AN OASIS OF HISTORY AND CULTURE

Located 250 km from Djerba, Douz, nicknamed the "Gateway to the Sahara", is an oasis renowned for its lush palm grove.

In the past, Douz enjoyed a strategic position, being the most important oasis in the region and an obligatory passage point
for caravans transiting between the Algerian Sahara and Tunisia.

The Mrazigues, residents of Douz, are strongly linked to their Saharan environment. Sand, an omnipresent element, covers most of the streets of Douz.

These dunes are home to the history and memories of their ancestors, a history that is revived every year during the Douz International Sahara Festival.

During these four days, the city comes alive, vibrant with folk dances, a craft fair, poetry competitions and activities on every street corner.

Douz's weekly market, the largest in the region, attracts people from all walks of life for its spices, clothes
and its flours.

At the same time, the Thursday morning animal market brings together hundreds of men trading and selling goats, sheep and dromedaries.

The desert stretches as far as the eye can see, with temperatures reaching 50° in summer. The ideal time to visit Douz is between October and March, when the climate is mild but much cooler.

Douz is much more than just a “Gateway to the Sahara”. It is a jewel of history and culture, a glimpse into nomadic life and a vibrant witness to the region’s heritage.

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