FamxplorSahara Desert
What to expect
Douz is a town in the Kebili Governorate in southern Tunisia, known as the 'gateway to the Sahara.' It is an incredible palm oasis with over 500,000 palm trees and is a major producer of 'diglat noor' dates. The town has a rich history, having been an important stop on the trans-Saharan caravan routes, and is now a destination for tourists interested in seeing the desert. Douz hosts the International Festival of the Sahara, a four-day celebration of traditional desert culture, and is home to the Museum of the Sahara, which showcases displays on traditional nomadic desert culture. The town offers various activities such as trekking, 4x4 excursions, and camel rides, allowing visitors to experience the beauty of the desert. The region is also home to several oases, including the Chott El-Jerid, a vast salty expanse with shimmering reflections. Visitors can enjoy traditional Berber cuisine, including marfoussa date paste, tchiche barley soup, and couscous with mutton
Plan your family visit to the Sahara Desert with these blog insights 👇
Tunisian Desert from Douz: what excursion in the Tunisian Sahara?
Activities: We embarked on a 4-day trek through the Sahara Desert with two experienced camel drivers. We explored the desert on foot and by camel, camping under the stars
Highlights: We loved the vastness and silence of the desert, the clear night sky, and the quiet rhythm of life in the desert ✨