Spend a night in the Tunisian Sahara Desert on this overnight adventure. Ride camels at dusk, help set up your tent, share wood-fire couscous and mint tea with welcoming locals, then gather around the campfire under a 5-billion-star sky. Wake to fresh coffee and baked bread before trekking back.
After meeting at a secure desert outpost near Douz, embark on a gentle camel ride at sunset, setting the mood for an authentic Berber camp experience. Participate in setting up your tent, cooking traditional couscous over an open flame, and sharing stories with locals. The night unfolds under an unrivaled canopy of stars, punctuated by mint tea and quiet reflection. At dawn, awaken to fresh coffee and bread, then explore the dunes before returning.
Arrive at the desert camp in late afternoon. Meet your guide and camels, then set off on a 2-hour ride across shifting dunes toward your campsite. Help set up tents and learn wood-fire cooking as you prepare a hearty traditional couscous. Then, gather around the fire to share your meal with local hosts.
Relax by the flames. Listen to folk tales, sip sweet mint tea, and breathe in the absolute stillness of the desert night under a 5-billion star sky. The next morning, you will wake up to the smell of coffee and a freshly baked bread will be waiting for you to start your breakfast.
Stroll the nearby dunes and snap sunrise photos. Then, pack your tents and head back to the village.
