4x4 desert magic at the turn of the year — Christmas and New Year’s Eve in the Sahara 2026

After a hearty breakfast, we continue the next morning towards Tataouine, which gave its name to the desert planet from Star Wars. Here we fill our fuel tanks one last time before we spend the night on Christmas Eve in the dreamlike setting of a desert camp, in tents of the absolute luxury class. Each tent has its own bathroom.

Our ride in the dunes begins the next day. We face a challenging passage right at the start. A barrier of imposing dunes, which we have to conquer, blocks the entrance to our desert adventure. Together and with the help of our experienced guides, we master this challenge.

Over the next few days, our route is determined by the course of the dunes. Only a rough direction is given to us… we are drawn further and further in a south-westerly direction. Our days are characterized by finding the best way through endless sand hills. Our journey is like surfing on waves of sand. Pure driving fun! On the way, with a bit of luck, we will meet Algerian desert nomads with their camels and learn about their way of life in this endless sea of sand and rubble, which is so unknown to us.

A highlight (31.12. / New Year’s Eve) of our unforgettable desert experience — we celebrate New Year’s Eve in the sand… Our team is sure to have a surprise or two in store to make this evening something unforgettable before we reach Lac Richet, or the lost lake, together on 01.01. — Inschallah — where you can take a refreshing dip in the sulphurous water at a pleasant water temperature of 35 degrees to wash away the tiredness of the long New Year’s Eve party from the previous evening.

We set up camp for the night slightly off the beaten track in a breathtaking desert setting. If you haven’t had enough thrills yet, you can let off steam on the high ridges of the surrounding dunes and try one or two very steep descents.

The next few days are characterized by varied desert passages, a colourful mix of dunes and dirt tracks and camp spots in the absolute silence of the endless Sahara…we just let ourselves drift along.

Our local team consists of experienced desert guides, cooks and a mechanic. Every evening we set up a large tent and are provided with freshly cooked dinner and breakfast. This allows us to keep the supplies in our vehicles small and save weight. An unbeatable advantage on this challenging tour through the foothills of the Grand Erg Oriental.

*subject to ferry connections not yet available