Special day
International Festival of the Sahara
Where the desert throws a party.
Today
When is International Festival of the Sahara?
Every year on December 25.
National
- Tunisia
What is International Festival of the Sahara?
Held in the desert town of Douz, this festival gathers Bedouin communities for camel racing, saluki hunting displays, poetry, music and horsemanship. It is one of the oldest desert festivals in North Africa and draws visitors from across the Sahel and beyond.
How to celebrate
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Hashtags
- #SaharaFestival
- #Douz
- #Tunisia
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