INTERNATIONAL SAHARA FESTIVAL FROM DJERBA

Bedouin on camels during the Douz International Festival - Tunisia

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From Djerba, attend the largest nomadic festival in North Africa.

In Douz, horse races, camel shows, music, and dances reveal the true spirit of the desert.

A unique opportunity to explore Saharan culture and ancient traditions.

Private transfer, flexible timing, and personal guide included.

THE INTERNATIONAL SAHARA FESTIVAL OF DOUZ

DISCOVER SAHARIAN AND BEDOUIN CULTURE

Let yourself be transported by the magic of the Sahara during the International Sahara Festival.

Since 1910 the festival celebrates the rich Arab-Berber heritageofthe region. Douz is the gateway to the Sahara.

It is through herthat many cultures and generationsof nomadsand conquerors passed through.

The Mrazigs tribe will welcome you with a rich programand varied that will allow you to better appreciate the different facets of Bedouin life.

It is on a backdrop made up of dunesof sand that you will discover the traditions of the region;from the traditional wedding to the mehari races passingby camel fights.

Festival-goers will have the opportunity to discover the rich local artthan captivating with exhibits, live musicand a fairbooks and documentary screenings.

The coolness of winter will contrast with the gentle warmth of the sunwhich shines on the emblematic tree of the region, the date palm.

During the four days of the festival, the Festival International de Douz, invites you to discover the habits and customs of Berber culturesand Arabic.

The festival agenda will appeal to all tastes; art lovers,culture, music, sports, history, nature and eventhoselooking for a haven of peace to meditate and enjoymajestic landscapes.

Fly to Douz and lose yourself between its palm trees;donesoak up the sun in winter and celebrate the Berber and Nomadic culturewith the Douz International Sahara Festival!

TWO-DAY TOUR PRICES

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The price includes:

Transportation.

The services of an ONTT approved guide.

Full board from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day.

Excluded from the price:

Domestic or international flights.
The drinks.
Optional extra activities.
Tips and personal purchases.

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PROGRAM OF THE 2-DAY TOUR TO THE SAHARA FESTIVAL OF DOUZ

Day 1

Departure at 7:30 a.m. from your place of stay in Djerba and direction Douz.
Arrival in Douz, free time and lunch at the restaurant.
Departure to attend the International Sahara Festival.
Dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation.

Day 2

After breakfast, departure to the city center of Douz to see the morning entertainment.
Departure for Matmata via Tamezret.
Lunch at a local's house in Tamezret.
Visit to a troglodyte house in Matmata (sets from the Star Wars film).
Departure for Djerba via Medenine.
Drop off at your place of stay in Djerba at the end of the afternoon.