EXCLUSIVE: „Arakis“: Experience the magic of Dune in the Liwa Desert

„Spice must flow...“ Welcome to Rub el-Khali or „The Empty Quarter“ - the largest continuous sandy desert in the world. It was here, among the massive dunes of Liwa, that Denis Villeneuve (the director of „DUNE“) found his Arakis.

The local Bedouin tell legends of the „Singing Sands“, a low, vibrating sound that the dunes make and which in the past was believed to be the voice of the jinn (desert spirits). Other legends whisper of Ubar, the „Atlantis of the Sands,“ an ancient city swallowed by the desert, like the secrets of the free „Fremins.“.

Your expedition begins with a 4×4 transfer deep into the dunes, far from the maps of civilization. You'll witness the sunset and dine over a barbecue and campfire, enveloped by the absolute silence of the desert. Accommodation is in tents under the stars, where the sky is so clear you'll feel like you're in another galaxy. Here is the Milky Way Spot - the clearest sky in this part of the world, where you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye. 

The tour is organized for a minimum of 4 people. The price for 4 people is €1,620.80 | 3170 BGN

„The one who controls the spice controls the universe.“ And the one who sets foot in Rub el-Khali understands the greatness of the world.

Your journey to the real Arakis will not be a solitary wander. All the time by your side will be professional desert guide - your „ fremen“ and guide in this harsh but beautiful world. As the jeep ploughs the massive dunes, it will reveal to you not only the road but also the ancient secrets of the sands.

When the sun hides behind the horizon, the magic comes alive. Get ready for a culinary feast under the stars - authentic barbecue, prepared on the spot according to old local traditions. We use only the highest quality meats, marinated in a selection of Arabic spices, whose aroma wafts in the evening chill.

While enjoying the food and the absolute silence, look up. The sky above Liwa is so clear that the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye. This is the time for stories - your guide will tell you the legends of the Gins, guardians of the desert, and of the mystical „Iram of the Columns“ (Lost City), believed to lie buried somewhere deep beneath you.

The choice is yours: For the more adventurous, we offer overnight accommodation in a private tented camp - wild and real. For those who prefer imperial luxury, we can arrange an overnight stay in a fabulous 5-star Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara - a real palace among the dunes.

Morning in the Desert is a spectacle not to be missed. Welcome the sunrise with a glass of fragrant Arabic coffee and snack, while the first rays colour the morning clouds pink and gold. This is the „blue hour“ - a true paradise for photographers and a moment of zen calm.

Want to seal that memory forever? On request, we can provide professional photographer, to be with you and turn your adventure into timeless footage.