Tunisia and Ramadan: what does this change for visitors?

You are flying soon to Tunisia and you just realized that your holidays will be during Ramadan? No worries, you can fully enjoy your stay during the holy month!

What is Ramadan?

Before starting this article about what to do during Ramadan, it is first necessary to remind us of what is it exactly: every year for a month, Muslims do not eat and drink during the day to put themselves in the place of poor people. Alcohol is totally forbidden (day and night) for 30 days, and you can not smoke during the day.

At sunset, everyone is meeting for the Iftar (breakfast) to break the daily fast and share a friendly moment. Discuss and play cards. It’s a very spiritual month, based on sharing.

As you can see, Ramadan is a rather calm month. Most shops and restaurants close during the day. And Tunisians are rare in the streets until the night has fallen. However, you just have to adapt a little bit your planning to spend an unforgettable stay.

Am I going to starve during my trip?

Of course not! most of the restaurants and hotels still serve meals during Ramadan. As a tourist, you will be served without a problem. Just be careful not to eat and drink on the street during the day, as a sign of respect. In the evening, you can enjoy one of the incredible Iftars served by most establishments.

Discover our Ramadan Iftar Dinner Experience and Enjoy a shorter version of our food tours during the month of Ramadan.

Okay but everything is closed, right?

One again, not at all! While schedules change, most museums and shops remain open. Find out beforehand on the schedules on the Internet (Facebook or websites), generally the establishments close earlier in the afternoon, but in the morning everything is open!

The best thing about traveling during Ramadan is to avoid tourists!

There are many fewer tourists during the holy month, so you will live a much more authentic experience! And you will avoid long queues, this is an opportunity to discover El-Jem Amphitheater or Dougga and Carthage Ruins, without waiting for hours to enter 😉

What about the activities?

Want to go off the beaten track and discover Tunisia differently? Book one of our activities: camel ride, quad or buggy ride, overnight Sahara Tour…

Please note that half-day activities will only take place in the morning (no afternoon session).

Conclusion

Traveling to Tunisia during Ramadan is a good plan! You will discover a more authentic experience, emptied of its tourists, and will take part in the most important month in the Muslim culture.

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Top 10 Things To Do in the Sahara Desert (Besides Riding a Camel)

As the largest, and one of the driest, deserts on Earth, it’s safe to say there are very few places in the world like the Sahara Desert. The infinite sea of sand dunes all in different shades of gold is the perfect setting to experience a once-in-a-lifetime getaway filled with adventure, fun, and unique experiences.
Most people want to visit the Sahara Desert and explore it on a camel’s back. While that’s certainly an exciting adventure to have, there are many more things you can do in the desert! Find our suggestions below.

10 Things We Recommend You Do in the Tunisia Sahara Desert

TOP 10

1.Quad Biking
The Sahara Desert is one of the most idyllic places to wind down and enjoy nature at its finest, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun too! Rent your own quad bike and book a 1- or 2-hour trip with a guide to explore the sandy dunes. Activities could include visiting local villages, discover palm groves or simply enjoy the golden landscape zooming past you as you explore the Sahara Desert on four wheels.

2.Buggy Riding
The Sahara Desert is one of the most idyllic places to wind down and enjoy nature at its finest, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun too! Rent your own quad bike and book a 1- or 2-hour trip with a guide to explore the golden dunes. Activities could include visiting local villages, discover palm groves or simply enjoy the golden landscape zooming past you as you explore the Sahara Desert on four wheels.

3.Desert Spa
Douz locals swear by the healing properties of the Saharan sand – and they’re now teaching visitors how to use these to their advantage too. As the sun rises, Berber men dig up holes in the desert dunes where visitors can then lie for up to 30 minutes (water provided!). This “sand bath” is said to be good for muscles, aching limbs, and even some skin diseases – and it’s most effective in the heat of the summer months. This might not be the most conventional spa in the world, but it’s certainly an interesting way to experience the Sahara!

4.Flight by U.L.M
For the most adventurous, we offer the possibility to discover the Tunisian Sahara by Ultralight flights You will fly over incredible landscapes, sand dunes and empty desert, where you will enjoy the exciting rural experience while viewing the Tunisian Berber wildness of the south.

5.Stargazing
Of all the things to do in the Sahara Desert, this is likely the most magical. With no light pollution in sight, you’ll have a clear view of the starry, starry Sahara Desert sky above you. You’ll be left in awe of the countless stars, the deep blue sky and the deafening silence around you as the night falls. For the wannabe astronomers, make sure to download a free stargazing app to help you find planets, constellations and even the International Space Station!

6.Sand surfing
Did you know you don’t actually need an ocean to surf? In the Sahara Desert, the sandy dunes become the perfect waves to surf on your own sand/snowboard or sand ski! Just pick one of the massive golden dunes around your sleeper camp and have fun! But remember – there are no ski lifts here, so it’s on you to walk back up the dune each time!

7.Sit around the campfire
This may sound surprising, but there’s actually a lot of dead wood and dry bushes to collect in the Sahara. And that’s all you’ll need to get your fire going quickly. On winter nights, when temperatures drop dramatically at night, this will be the best way to keep warm. The rest of the year, a campfire is a perfect spot to grill your BBQ dinner over the glowing embers and enjoy a tasty meal under the stars!

8.Spot wildlife in the Sahara Desert
And after you’ve enjoyed your dinner, make sure to leave some leftovers near your camp – after that, it’s a waiting game. The smell of the food will attract local wildlife for a midnight snack. That can be anything from desert mice to a desert fox! Do this over a few nights, and the fox will become braver, giving you plenty of perfect photo opportunities.

9.Watch the sunset/sunrise
Sunsets and sunrises are beautiful in any corner of the world, but there’s something magical about the way the warm colors of the sky paint the golden dunes of the Sahara. Just like stargazing, it’s the deafening silence as the day begins or ends that sets the perfect atmosphere to enjoy the kaleidoscope of color that takes over the Sahara Desert.
We would love to help you plan the best Sahara experience possible. Work with our staff today to help build an itinerary that meets your needs. You’ll be able to check all the boxes on your bucket list while knowing you’re in good hands!

10.Swimming
Houidhat Lake (LAKE WITH A WARM SOURCE) in the middle of the dunes where a swim after a long day trekking in the desert will be an infinite pleasure.

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