Sahara Desert Night near Douz: Camel Ride & Nomad Camp

Ride camels at dusk, then sleep under five billion stars with Sahara nomads

An overnight desert camp near Douz where you ride camels at dusk, help pitch your tent, share wood-fire couscous and mint tea with locals, then wake to fresh coffee and baked bread before the trek back. A live guide in English, French or German leads the experience, which starts at 4pm and ends at 10am the next day. Children from age five are welcome.

The experience

The camel ride takes about two hours from a small village near Douz, timed to arrive before sunset. You'll help set up the tent at the camping spot and join in preparing traditional couscous over a wood fire, or simply watch if you prefer. Dinner and mint tea come next, then the night settles into the quiet of the desert with no light pollution between you and the sky.

Morning brings fresh coffee and baked bread before the trek back. The whole experience runs from 4pm one day through 10am the next, so you're disconnected from the outside world but never left to figure things out alone. The local crew knows the desert and the rhythms of the camp. Pickup is included if you're staying in Douz. If you're based in Djerba, Tozeur or Gabès, contact the operator about transport options.

What’s included

• Camping gear.
• dinner and breakfast.
• coffee and tea.
• a live guide in English, French or German.
• hotel pickup from Douz.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:00

AgesAdult (20 to 70 years) · Infant (5 to 18 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by WildyNess

Is this one for you?Pickup from Douz is included, so you don't need a car or separate transport to reach the village where the camel ride starts. If you're staying elsewhere in the region, ask about transport options when you book.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (5 to 18 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the camel ride from the village to the camp?

The camel ride takes about two hours, depending on your arrival time, and ends before sunset so you reach the camping spot while there's still light to set up.

What time does the experience start and end?

The activity starts at 4pm and ends at 10am the following day, giving you a full night under the stars and breakfast before heading back.

Do I have to help set up the tent and cook?

You're invited to participate in setting up the tent and preparing the couscous on the wood fire, but it's optional. You can watch and help as much as you want.

What's included for meals?

Dinner, breakfast, coffee and tea are all included. The dinner is traditional couscous cooked over a wood fire.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Pickup is included if you're staying in Douz. If you're in Djerba, Tozeur or Gabès, contact the operator to arrange transport.