Horse Riding Stay in the Douz Dunes, Bivouac or Camp

A tailor-made horse riding stay in the dunes around Douz, the “gateway to the Sahara”, with riders from our riding partner. Two ways to spend the nights: a fixed camp with sanitary facilities or a wild bivouac in the dunes. Length, programme and price on request: the stay is planned with you.

⏱ Tailor-made🗣 FR · AR

Price on requestTailor-madeCamp or bivouacDouz dunes

Highlights

✓Rides through the dunes around Douz, at the gateway to the Sahara
✓Two options, price on request: a fixed camp with sanitary facilities, or a wild bivouac in the dunes
✓Sunsets over the dunes and evenings under the stars
✓Depending on the programme, dinner under the stars, around a low table set on the sand
✓A tailor-made stay: length, stages, meals and transport from Djerba planned with you
✓Riders from our riding partner accompany you on horseback

After the coast of Djerba, the desert. Our riding partner also offers horse riding stays in the dunes around Douz, the “gateway to the Sahara”: days in the saddle on the sand, sunsets over the dunes and evenings under the stars.

This stay is tailor-made: there is no fixed programme. We plan it with you and with our partner, according to your dates, your riding level and the number of riders. The length, stages, meals, transport from Djerba and price are set out in the quote, before anything is confirmed.

Two ways to spend the nights: the fixed camp with sanitary facilities, more comfortable, or the wild bivouac in the dunes, to experience the desert up close, with simpler comfort. Depending on the programme, dinner is served under the stars, around a low table set on the sand.

Included

✅ Included

✓Accompanied rides in the dunes around Douz
✓Nights in the fixed camp with sanitary facilities or in the wild bivouac, depending on the option chosen
✓A programme planned with you before departure

❌ Not included

✕Transport between Djerba and Douz, meals and drinks, unless they are included in your quote
✕Tips
✕Personal expenses

How it works

1
Your request
Tell us your dates, the number of riders, your riding level and the option you like.
2
Two ways to sleep
A fixed camp with sanitary facilities, or a wild bivouac in the middle of the dunes, with simpler comfort. Both options are priced on request.
3
The programme and the quote
We plan the stay with our riding partner (length, stages, meals, transport from Djerba), then send you the programme and the price before anything is confirmed.
4
The stay in the dunes
Rides through the dunes around Douz, sunsets over the sand and evenings under the stars.

🗺️ Stops on this tour

Everything about each village and destination visited: history, highlights, practical tips.

🏜️ Sahara & Grand Erg

Douz, gateway to the Sahara: dunes, camels and the Thursday market

Douz is where the palm grove ends and the sand begins. Nicknamed the "gateway to the Sahara", it is the starting point for camel rides and desert treks towards the Grand Erg.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is the price of the stay on request?▼

Because the stay is planned with you: length, number of riders, level, option for the nights, meals and transport from Djerba. We send you the programme and the price before anything is confirmed.

What is the difference between the two options?▼

The fixed camp is a camp set up in the desert, with sanitary facilities. The wild bivouac is pitched out in the open, in the middle of the dunes: more seclusion, simpler comfort. Both are priced on request.

How many days does the stay last?▼

Tailor-made, on request: the length is decided with you, according to your dates and your level.

Do I need to be an experienced rider?▼

Tell us your level in your request: the programme and the length of the riding stages depend on it.

How do we get to Douz?▼

Transport from Djerba is planned in the quote.

Can children come?▼

Tell us their age and level: the answer depends on the programme.