Who We Are
Many agencies live and work out of other countries, generating income which is then spent in those countries. Our goal is to create work opportunities for the local Bedouin community, where we all live in and are contributing members of. The team and I have had a long-term respectful relationship based on trust, working together; with each member contributing to the success of the trek.
The Bedouins are crucial to an authentic trek. Many agencies also exploit Bedouins. As well, many agencies own the camels and thus pay the Bedouins pittance to work during the trek. Instead, each of the Bedouins at Sahara Desert Tunisia own their own camels and are paid a respectable wage. This helps to provide an income to support their families, the community, and respects and values their nomad culture and the traditional Bedouin way of life – of which the Bedouins share so freely of during each trek.
The Bedouins are crucial to an authentic trek. Many agencies also exploit Bedouins. As well, many agencies own the camels and thus pay the Bedouins pittance to work during the trek. Instead, each of the Bedouins at Sahara Desert Tunisia own their own camels and are paid a respectable wage. This helps to provide an income to support their families, the community, and respects and values their nomad culture and the traditional Bedouin way of life – of which the Bedouins share so freely of during each trek.
The local Bedouin women are given work by hand crafting Bedouin tents, camel bags, carrying bags and camel blankets. As well, whenever or tattoo treatment is included, the work is done by local women. In this way, Nasir recognizes, respects and protects the cultural identity and traditional skills of the whole community. Another primary goal is to share this traditional nomad desert way of life as well as to educate tourists through treks; sharing the Bedouin history as well as information about desert plants, animals and artifacts in the Sahara.
Nasir also respects the right of all team members to form or join trade unions of their choice and to bargain . Association has recently been formed by local bedouins, and Sahara Desert Tunisia courageous team members to become part of this association, or any other.
Health, safety and comfort of not only tourists, but team members is crucial. We cook a variety of healthy and delicious meals, including fresh fruit and vegetables. There is no shortage of bottled water to drink. We ensure rest in shade for the hottest hours of the day during the warmer months, provide plenty of blankets for the cold desert nights, and gift each tourist with a cheich (Bedouin scarf) to protect from the wind and sun. Sahara Desert Tunisia hires only experienced bedouins to ensure the safety and well being of tourists. As well, we are one of the few organizations to carry scorpion and snake bite kits, in case of emergency.
sahara Desert Tunisia is dedicated to constantly improving and educating about the importance of respecting the desert environment. We buy local produce and products where possible. As the desert has limited wood for burning, we make only small fires at night. We try to leave the camp as we found it - leaving only compostable garbage for foxes, rabbits and other wildlife and birds. The rest of the garbage we take back with us, recycling where we can.
Operating Sahara desert Tunisia in this way contributes to ensuring the health of the Bedouin community, the continuation of their way of life and enables them to maintain pride in their rich culture. In this way, I am able to give back to the community that has so generously accepted me as a member and has given me much more than I could ever give them.
Nasir also respects the right of all team members to form or join trade unions of their choice and to bargain . Association has recently been formed by local bedouins, and Sahara Desert Tunisia courageous team members to become part of this association, or any other.
Health, safety and comfort of not only tourists, but team members is crucial. We cook a variety of healthy and delicious meals, including fresh fruit and vegetables. There is no shortage of bottled water to drink. We ensure rest in shade for the hottest hours of the day during the warmer months, provide plenty of blankets for the cold desert nights, and gift each tourist with a cheich (Bedouin scarf) to protect from the wind and sun. Sahara Desert Tunisia hires only experienced bedouins to ensure the safety and well being of tourists. As well, we are one of the few organizations to carry scorpion and snake bite kits, in case of emergency.
sahara Desert Tunisia is dedicated to constantly improving and educating about the importance of respecting the desert environment. We buy local produce and products where possible. As the desert has limited wood for burning, we make only small fires at night. We try to leave the camp as we found it - leaving only compostable garbage for foxes, rabbits and other wildlife and birds. The rest of the garbage we take back with us, recycling where we can.
Operating Sahara desert Tunisia in this way contributes to ensuring the health of the Bedouin community, the continuation of their way of life and enables them to maintain pride in their rich culture. In this way, I am able to give back to the community that has so generously accepted me as a member and has given me much more than I could ever give them.
