57th International Sahara Festival: A Celebration of Saharan Culture
From December 25 to 28, 2025, the Tunisian desert city of Douz will host the 57th edition of the International Sahara Festival, a cultural event that showcases the traditions, Bedouin life, and rich heritage of southern Tunisia.
Every year, this festival brings together locals, visitors, and desert enthusiasts around a rich program of festivities. It celebrates Saharan culture in all its splendor through a series of activities that blend authenticity, art, and tradition.
The program includes:
- Economic and craft exhibitions
- Artistic and folkloric evenings
- Scientific conferences
- Spectacular horse races that highlight the bravery and elegance of local cavalry
- Spectacles that retrace the history of the Tunisian desert through living pictures and performances inspired by regional folklore
The international dimension of the festival will be strengthened by the participation of artists from Tunisia and various countries around the world. Children's and family animations will complement this festive and convivial atmosphere, making the festival a moment of intergenerational and intercultural sharing.
This new edition promises to be a unique immersion in the soul of the Tunisian Sahara, between tradition, modernity, and hospitality.
