The Desert Camp

Experience the desert in our own desert camps

Experience the Desert.

Spending the night in the desert - a highlight

The desert, with its silence, is a truly special experience. After dinner, you'll sit around the campfire under the starry sky with good music and get to know each other.

You'll find yourself feeling truly at home; the comfort and food at the camp leave little to be desired. The tent and mattress are really comfortable, and you'll sleep well.

Camp locations

We set up our camp in the dunes near the Dakar Bivouac or the Dakar off-road start. Far enough away to be undisturbed by the light and noise, but close enough to experience the Dakar Bivouac feeling.

Camp organization

Our experienced team will transport your camping equipment and luggage and set it up until you reach the camp after the day's stage. Due to the distances involved in the Dakar, changes to the itinerary of the Dakar, and weather conditions, you may be required to help with setting up the camp, but this shouldn't be a problem on an adventure tour and wont’t be the norm.

In case of inclement weather, we have alternative accommodations, such as desert villages or bungalows, where available. Since this cannot be planned, a high degree of flexibility is required from all participants. The weather in Saudi Arabia is generally very stable, and there is very little rain, although it can be heavy.

Luxury tents as an extra

Our team will build your tent (3x3 meters in size and 2.5 meters high), complete with a floor, camp bed, luxury sleeping bag and cushions, a table and chairs, and a rug in front of the tent, making you feel like a sultan.

Our kitchen can accommodate your special dietary requirements, and transporting excessive luggage is no problem.

Upon request, we can provide dedicated staff for your comfort.

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Desert Camp FAQ

  • The camp locations are located in the dunes, close to the Dakar Bivouac, whenever possible. We make sure we have good cell phone coverage, but this isn't always possible. Starlink internet should be activated in Saudi Arabia soon.

    Although proximity to the Dakar Bivouac is desirable, it's not necessarily conducive to a good night's sleep; work and vehicle testing will continue until 3 a.m. The Dakar Bivouac is fully lit all night. The connecting stage to the off-road start begins at 5:30 a.m., so there won't be much of a night's sleep. Whenever possible, we set up camp so that we're nestled between the dunes and not too far from the Dakar Bivouac or the off-road start.

  • The camp is set up and dismantled by a dedicated team and transported from location to location using our own transport. You can either take your personal belongings with you in your 4x4 pickup or leave them for transport with the camp equipment if you're booked on the enduro or buggy tour.

  • ProduktbeschreiA professional chef provides us with simple, home-cooked breakfast, lunch snacks and dinner.bung

  • A tent with comfortable chairs and tables creates a pleasant atmosphere for meals and socializing with music and chilled drinks, and provides shelter from the wind and the night's chill. Rain, in and of itself, isn't a big issue in Saudi Arabia.

  • Each participant will receive their own sleeping tent and comfortable mattress. For hygiene reasons, you'll need to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow.

    Each tent has a padded groundsheet to insulate you from below and a small rug at the entrance to prevent sand from getting in.

    Individuals receive a pop-up tent measuring approximately 2.5 x 1.5 meters, which offers plenty of space for your clothes. The tent can be set up and taken down in minutes. Smaller tents are warmer at night!

    For couples and people sharing a tent, we have large tents with approximately 3×3 meters and room for 2-3 people, but these require a little more time to set up and take down.

  • Our desert camp has a warm shower with plenty of water, even for washing the girls' hair.

    Comfortable camping toilets with handwashing and disinfection stations with privacy screens, as well as washing areas with water canisters for morning and evening toiletries, provide maximum comfort in the dunes.

    Each 4x4 is provided with its own water canister and soap, including for handwashing during the day.

  • The campfire ensures a cozy get-together under the starry sky every evening.

  • Chilled drinks from the cooler and coffee and tea are available free of charge throughout the day and evening.

  • After a day out in the desert, you'll be tired and won't stay awake too long anyway. Those who want to go to bed early can simply choose a campsite a little further away from the campfire. Early risers will find coffee and tea and a few snacks until breakfast is served at 7:30. At 8:00, we'll depart for the Dakar off-road start.

    In January, dusk begins at 6:00 p.m., and the first light appears at 6:30 a.m. Depending on the weather and where we are in Saudi Arabia, temperatures can reach up to 25 degrees Celsius during the day and not fall below 10-15 degrees Celsius at night. In bad weather and rain, it can get considerably colder in the north, so warm outdoor clothing is definitely recommended.

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