📖 About This Tour
Camel Trek in Tunisia is a journey back in time. You will discover the spirit of the caravans. Arrival is possible in Djerba, Tozeur, Tunis, or any other city. Enjoy the adventure!
Experienced guides will accompany you throughout the journey. They were born with sand in their eyes. They grew up in this infinite sea of dunes. These men know the desert laws perfectly. They understand its fascinating sides and its dangers too. They will offer you protection and security. Moreover, they will give you unforgettable moments behind the scenes. These moments are worthy of a film like Queen of the Desert. The sky is clear and starry. Furthermore, the Milky Way seems within reach.
Camel Trek in Tunisia, rhythmic pace, starry skies, and desert wisdom
No experience compares to a camel trek or a méharée. You will find yourself in the heart of the Sahara. Our faithful dromedaries will carry you at a rhythmic pace. Just as the caravans did not wander randomly, we will have a starting point. We will also have an end point and daily stages to cover. Depending on the distances and the difficulty of the terrain, we will walk together. Each day, we will walk between 4 and 6 hours.
Sunrise and sunset will punctuate your days. These are two absolutely unique moments. Experience them mindfully
✦ Tour Highlights
- ✓Take advantage of a pick-up at your address where you are in Tunisia
- ✓Discover a large part of southern Tunisia
- ✓Walk in the footsteps of camels at the Grand Erg Oriental
- ✓Bathe in a natural hot spring in the heart of the desert
- ✓Spend nights under the stars in the middle of the great Tunisian desert
- ✓Walk the sand dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see
- ✓Prepare your meals yourself over a wood fire
- ✓Explore local life and eat Tunisian
- ✓Stay in the good hands of well-experienced camel drivers.
💡 Good to Know
- Pick-up: Free from Djerba, Zarzis, and Tataouine. Other cities possible (extra cost).
- Start time: 6:30 AM.
- Private tour: Minimum 2 people – just you and your group.
- Transport: 4x4 + camels.
- Guide: Speaks Arabic, French, English, German, or Italian.
- Walking: 4 to 6 hours per day. You can ride the camel if tired.
- Accommodation: Wild bivouacs under the stars + traditional Berber tents. Hot shower at Zmela Camp on Day 4.
- Hot spring: Swimming in a natural hot spring at Ksar Ghilane included.
- Optional: Quad bike ride (extra cost, pay on-site).
- What to bring: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, warm clothes for the night.
- Customizable: Itinerary can be adapted to your needs.
🗺️ Day-by-Day Programme
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Douz • Bir El Haj • Sahara dunes
Around 8:00 a.m. our team collects you from your hotel for an unforgettable desert journey by private 4×4, following the footsteps of the Bedouins through the majestic dunes of the Sahara. Pause for a traditional lunch in Douz before continuing to Bir El Haj, the gateway to the deep desert, where you meet the camel drivers who will guide you. As the sun sets in hues of orange and pink, help set up camp in the silence of the dunes.
Wild bivouac under the stars
Sahara dunes • Camel caravan
Wake gently as the first light warms the dunes, gathering around the fire as your Berber guides bake traditional sand bread for breakfast. With the caravan ready, set off at a leisurely pace towards the next camp, soaking in landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see — and whenever you tire, your faithful dromedary kneels to offer you a ride. As the sun sets, enjoy a magical dinner beneath the stars.
Bivouac in traditional Berber tents
El Biben • Dunes
Wake to a fire already lit and breakfast prepared by the camel drivers, then follow the rhythm of the caravan through the dunes. A light lunch is served along the way before you continue your trek to the camp at El Biben, where you can help pitch the tents and share in preparing the evening meal — authentic moments alongside your Berber guides.
Bivouac in traditional Berber tents
Grand Erg Oriental dunes • Zmela Camp
By now you have settled into the morning ritual — sand bread on the dunes and breakfast around the fire — and the caravan sets a slightly brisker pace today. Crossing beautiful stretches of fine sand, you reach Zmela Camp by sunset, nestled in a stunning setting between the dunes, where a well-earned hot shower awaits after days in the wild.
Zmela Camp
Ksar Ghilane hot spring • Matmata • Tamazret • Return to Djerba
After breakfast, bid farewell to the camel drivers and continue by 4×4 to the oasis of Ksar Ghilane, with free time among the palms and a swim in the natural hot spring (optional quad ride available on site). Continue towards Matmata, famous for its troglodyte dwellings, with a photo stop at the Berber village of Tamazret, and a warm welcome with rosemary tea in a local home before your final transfer back to Djerba.
Included & Not Included
✅ Price Includes
- ✓Private 4*4 transfer to the desert gate
- ✓Full board throughout the tour
- ✓One camel per person for the hike
- ✓An additional dromedary for luggage
- ✓The Bedouin tent during the hike
- ✓Mattresses and blankets
- ✓Soft drinks: still water + soft drinks
- ✓Our services and assistance 24 hours a day
❌ Not Included
- ✕International flights
- ✕cancellation and repatriation insurance
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Optional activities offered on site such as quad
- ✕tips for camel drivers, the locals or the driver
Solo travellers welcome, contact us for individual rates.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. Our tours are family-friendly and fully adapted for children of all ages. We adjust the pace, activities, and comfort level to make the experience enjoyable for the whole family. Just let us know the ages of your children when you enquire so we can tailor the programme accordingly.
Unfortunately, most of our tours involve terrain, desert tracks, medina alleys, archaeological sites, mountain paths, that is not accessible for wheelchair users. We are not in a position to guarantee safe and comfortable conditions for guests with reduced mobility. We apologise for the inconvenience and encourage you to contact us to discuss your specific situation.
A deposit of 30% of the total price is required to confirm your booking, this can be paid securely online via our payment link. The remaining balance is paid in cash (euros or Tunisian dinars, both accepted) directly to your guide at the start of the tour. No bank transfer or card payment is required for the balance.
Yes, absolutely. All our tours are tailor-made by nature. You can add extra days, skip certain sites, swap destinations, adjust the pace, or combine two circuits into one longer journey. Simply tell us your preferences when you send your enquiry and we will build a personalised proposal within 24 hours.
Our tours are available in English, French, German, and Italian. Your guide will accompany you throughout the entire journey and communicate in your preferred language. If you require another language, please contact us, we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Absolutely. Tunisia is a welcoming, open country with a long tradition of hosting international visitors. Tourist areas are well-supervised, and our experienced guides are with you every step of the way. Tunisia remains one of the safest destinations in the Mediterranean region for travellers.
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