Zaafrane Dunes
الزعفران
A nomadic village about 10 km southwest of Douz. The dunes outside the village are cleaner and less crowded, making it another popular starting point for camel rides and desert camps.
Zaafrane is a small village about 10 km west of Douz. It was once a nomadic settlement. The old village is now partly buried by shifting sand, and beside the new village lie long stretches of dunes. Compared with the dunes south of Douz town, this area has fewer tourists and more intact dunes. Many camel treks and desert camp trips start here. A classic experience is riding a camel into the sand sea at dusk to watch the sunset, then spending the night in a tent camp. You can reach Zaafrane from Douz by taxi or by a hired car. Agree on the price in advance.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Douz Palmeraie
- Musée du Sahara
- Douz Thursday Market
- International Festival of the Sahara
- Great Dune of Douz (Ofra)
- Old Kebili & Ras el Ain
- Ksar Ghilane Oasis