Douz- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Douz, often referred to as the "Gateway to the Sahara," is a town in southern Tunisia renowned for its extensive palm oasis and as a starting point for desert explorations. The area boasts over 500,000 palm trees and is a major producer of "diglat noor" dates. Historically, Douz was a significant stop on trans-Saharan caravan routes. Today, it offers tourists opportunities for camel treks, four-wheel-drive excursions, and quad tours into the Sahara Desert. Each year, the town hosts the International Festival of the Sahara, a four-day event celebrating traditional desert culture with music, dance, and camel racing. Additionally, visitors can explore the Sahara Museum, which showcases the nomadic traditions of the region.