Join the fairy of Douz festival with the magic of New Year’s Eve in the Sahara
International Sahara Festival of Douz
It was in 1910 that this manifestation was born, in the form of marathons of méharis and folkloric games, placed under the patronage of the resident general of France in Tunisia. This annual event lasts four days, usually at the end of December.
The first edition of the International Festival of the Sahara of Douz takes place in 1967. Today, this desert festival is a cultural and tourist heritage. Indeed, besides the celebration of the Saharan culture and nomadic, the International Festival of the Sahara of Douz is the occasion to bring together the populations of the governorate of Douz, in southern Tunisia, around outstanding figures. On the occasion of the 49th edition in January 2017, it was celebrated the centenary of the writter Mohamed Marzouki, author of famous books on the journey of the Bedouins; and the former President of the Tunisian Republic from 2011 to 2014, Moncef Marzouki, whose family is from Douz, honored the International Festival of Douz of his presence.
Departure from Djerba for the 55th Sahara Festival in Douz – December, 2023
Departure from Djerba at 6:30 am to the city of Douz, nicknamed “desert Gate”. The journey takes place across the Dahar massif, in its low part, in the region of Matmata. After lunch in a hotel, it is time to take place on the bleachers that border the Hnich square where the festivities of the International Festival of the Sahara of Douz takes place.
After the official opening ceremony, the main events take place on the square surrounded by Bedouin tents. You will be able to attend races and fighting dromedaries, fantasias, cavalcades, the traditional wedding ceremony Bedouin, etc …
The different pictures and the folkloric groups succeed each other, interspersed by the musicians. Tunisians are not the only ones to be honored, since many groups from neighboring countries, such as Algeria or Libya, also participate in the Festival.
In the late afternoon, the transfer is organized for dinner and overnight in 3* hotel in Matmata.
New Year’s Eve in the Sahara desert – December, 2023
After breakfast, discover a troglodyte dwelling and the traditional way of life of the Berbers of the region. In the middle of the morning, continue to the oasis of Ksar Ghilane. You will have free time to enjoy a discovery of the oasis, take a bath in the hot spring or do a dromedary or quad ride (optional activity in extra). Lunch will be served in a local camp. In the afternoon, you will follow the trail, which will take you to the Saharian camp at the foot of the Great Oriental Erg. You would enjoy the sunset over the dunes of the Sahara before preparing for the New Year’s Eve dinner show and the New Year’s Eve party : www.autretunisie.com/en/new-years-eve/new-years-eve-tunisian-sahara
Return to Djerba island – January, 2024
After the New Year’s Eve party and a night under a tent, on the edge of the Sahara, the 4×4 will drive you back up to Chenini . A walk in the old Berber village, accompanied by a local guide, will allow you to discover the past splendor of Chenini. After a lunch in a troglodyte restaurant, your way to Djerba will continue by visiting two ksours of Tataouine area. After a stop at the salt lake “Sebkhet el Melah” you will reach the island of Djerba by taking the Roman road.
Closure of bookings on xx/xx/2023
Bookings : contact M. Lazhar GUECHAI tel : +216 97 200 319 ou +216 54 319 944 / e-mail : contact@autretunisie.com
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Price list: Price valid for the 3-day tour. The Douz 2023 festival runs from December 22th to 25th. This program is therefore not available in 2023.
Guaranteed departure from 4 participants.
Price is per person, and in euros (€)
– based on 4 participants and more = xxx €/personne
Supplement single room = xx €/night
Reduce rate for children under 12 years old : Contact us for a customized quote.
Extra Activity: camel ride = 15 € (1h)
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