Sabria · Kébili · Southern Tunisia

Desert camp in Tunisia: a Sahara night at the old fort of Sabria

Desert Camp Sabria is a desert camp at the old fort of Sabria, an old fort once used by the French army, about 30 km (38 km by road) from Douz in the Kébili region of southern Tunisia. Guests come for camel tours, a Tunisian dinner, a night in a tent and a sky full of stars.

What is a night at the camp like?

Check in from 3 PM and settle into your tent. In the afternoon you can ride a camel into the dunes or take a 4x4 tour. After a Tunisian dinner, the evening is spent around the campfire under the stars. In the morning there is breakfast if you booked it, and check-out is by 11 AM.

Wide view of a tent camp among the dunes at sunset, with a wooden gate in the foreground
The tent camp at sunset

Where is Desert Camp Sabria?

The camp is at the Ancien Fort de Sabria, El Faouar, Kébili 4264, on the edge of the oasis village of Sabria. It is about 30 km (38 km by road) from Douz and about 7 km east of El Faouar, where the dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental begin. A regular car can reach the camp; you don’t need a 4x4. See how to get to Sabria.

Tents and facilities

Every tent has proper beds and woven rugs. Restrooms are shared, and power and Wi-Fi are in the shared buildings, not in the tents.

  • 35 tents: 15 single and 20 double
  • Proper beds and woven rugs in the tents
  • Shared restrooms and free showers
  • A restaurant and a café
  • Wi-Fi and power in the shared buildings
Vaulted mud-brick roofs in the foreground at dusk, with a row of white canvas tents and large trees behind
Tents and vaulted roofs at dusk

Prices

Choose room only, with breakfast or with dinner and breakfast. More details on the overnight stay page.

Tent prices per night (per tent)
OptionSingle tentDouble tent
Room only€50€70
With breakfast€60Not available
With dinner & breakfast€75€100 (for two)
  • Prices are per tent, per night.
  • Meals are not sold separately.
  • Check-in from 3 PM, check-out by 11 AM.
  • Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival.

Things to do

Add a camel tour, a 4x4 tour, a desert picnic or a day out, then end the evening by the campfire and under the stars.

Activities
ActivityPrice
Camel tourUp to 60 minutes. Group discounts on request.€20 per person
4x4 tourUp to 2 hours, minimum 2 people.€30 per person
Desert picnicA 4x4 outing with a traditional Tunisian lunch.€25 per person
Djebil National Park tripMinimum 4 people. Lunch included, at a restaurant about 10 km from the park.€60 per person, lunch included
Custom 4x4 dayUp to 4 people per car.€200 per day per car

Evenings around the campfire at the camp.

A white off-road vehicle parked on a dune ridge above endless sand dunes, a man standing nearby and the label Sahara Douz at the top
Dunes near Douz

When to go

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons in the Tunisian Sahara. Desert nights can be cold, especially in winter, so bring warm layers. See the FAQ for what to pack.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Desert Camp Sabria?

At the old fort of Sabria (Ancien Fort de Sabria), El Faouar, Kébili 4264, about 30 km (38 km by road) from Douz.

Where can I charge my phone?

Power and Wi-Fi are available in the shared buildings.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. Cancellation is free up to 7 days before arrival.

How do I book?

Send your dates and group size on WhatsApp: English +1 571 676 9265, Français / العربية +216 21 904 886.

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