Welcome to Douz

The town of Douz acts like a curtain for the wonders just to the south. Driving through the
compact, narrow streets of the centre, you’ll wonder what all the hype is about. Why journey
to this remote outpost which appears abandoned during the intense midday summer heat? But
as the sun sets and the streets cool, Douz comes alive – the cafes around the central souq fill
up and as you pass through the intervening palmeraie (palm grove), the sight of the Grand Erg
Oriental reveals its magical self, a seeming mirage until you set foot on its sandy shore.