Sight
Douz
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Douz is a gateway town on the edge of the Sahara Desert in southern Tunisia, famous for its annual International Festival of the Sahara, which celebrates Bedouin culture with camel races, folk dances, and poetry. Visitors can explore the surrounding sand dunes on camelback or by 4x4, visit traditional Bedouin camps, and experience the stark beauty of the desert landscape. The town itself has a relaxed, sandy atmosphere with markets selling handicrafts and dates.
Don't miss
- Attend the International Festival of the Sahara in December for camel races and traditional music.
- Ride a camel or take a 4x4 excursion into the nearby Erg Oriental dunes.
- Browse the weekly souk for local crafts, carpets, and desert roses.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Douz
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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