The bivouac in the desert

Camels are essential for walking in the desert. Of course, in the desert you only find what you bring, the dromedaries are tireless walkers and they can carry up to 300 kg of luggage… And for a bivouac in the desert you need tents, mattresses, blankets, food, water, all the equipment for cooking… Of course they also carry your bags. You can walk light!

At a minimum, you can do this experience for one night.

Although the duration is short, it will leave you with an unforgettable memory and will surely make you want to come back for longer.

A night in the desert

You will leave with the dromedaries and their camel drivers in the afternoon, around 3 o’clock in winter, around 4:30 p.m. when it is warmer.

For 1h30 or 2 hours you will walk (on the dromedaries or next to them… you have the choice).

Then, before nightfall your camel drivers will set up camp and you can help to find wood to make the fire.

When night falls it is time to enjoy a delicious couscous by the wood fire.

After dinner, it is the preparation of the traditional green tea. Traditionally it is during the tea tasting that we talk, tell stories, sing…

When it is time to go to bed you have to find your place to sleep. Depending on your desire, the temperature, the wind, you choose to sleep in a tent or under the stars. When the weather is clear, most of the time, the sky is extraordinary. At night, without light pollution the stars are incredibly numerous. The silence is total…

For your comfort we provide tents, mattresses and 2 blankets / person. If possible bring a sleeping bag, if you do not have one we have some to lend…

When you wake up, at sunrise breakfast is ready. A good smell of bakery!!! the flatbread baked in the sand, it is eaten hot with jam, cheese, olive oil, biscuits… A treat.

Then, after breakfast, it is time to leave and return to the starting point.

We can organize this from Douz or from Ksar Ghilane.