Built for the desert
Reinforced sand filters, suspension set up for sand, large-capacity tanks.
Enduro · 450 cc · Grand Erg
The ultimate Sahara enduro expedition
6 days of pure riding in the Grand Erg Oriental, departing from Djerba. 450 cc fleet, full board, 1,175 km roadbook — from €1,690.
See departuresThe expedition
6 days of pure riding, from Djerba
Desert Flow opens the Grand Erg Oriental to enduro riders and lovers of wide-open country. You ride our cross and enduro bikes, prepared for the extreme.
From the moment you land in Djerba, you join a 7-day full-board expedition built around technical riding. Speed across dry salt flats, reading sand waves, crossing giant dune ridges: the day belongs to the sand.
In the evening, a Berber bivouac around the fire. Groups of 8 riders maximum, motorcycle licence required.
- 450 ccenduro fleet provided, desert prep
- 1,175 kmofficial roadbook, 6 riding stages
- 7 daysfull board, hotel nights and bivouac
The fleet
The power of the 450 cc
For the Sahara and the hardest dune ridges, Desert Flow provides a fleet of 450 cc enduro bikes. Torque pulls you out of soft sand. Power holds the long tracks and the dry salt flats.
Bike provided
The 450 cc is in the rate. You bring your licence, helmet and protective gear.
Tight group
Eight riders at most, so pace and immediate support stay intact.
Highlights
- 01
Ksar Ghilane
Hot spring after the dust of day one
- 02
Café du Parc
Checkpoint before Camp Mars
- 03
Tembaine
Bivouac at the foot of the mountain, in the giant dunes
- 04
Lake El Houidhat
Technical loop, 100% sand
- 05
Chott el-Jérid
Fast straights into the Tozeur palm grove
- 06
Nefta & Matmata
Mos Espa, Rjim Maatoug, then the tracks back to Djerba
Support
Logistics and mechanical support
Workshop 4×4
A support 4×4 follows the convoy with luggage, tents, water, fuel and a mobile workshop.
Dedicated mechanic
At camp: air filters, chain, fluid levels. The 450 cc bikes leave ready the next morning.
Wear parts
Levers, gear selectors, tyres, heavy-duty tubes, cables, radiators.
Roadbook
1,175 km of enduro
The Desert Flow grand circuit crosses the Grand Erg Oriental: fast tracks, technical dunes, oases. Departure from Djerba.
- 6 riding days
- 1 175 km
- 8 riders max
Weekly roadbook
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1
Day 1 · 241 km · Warm-up
Djerba → Tataouine → Ksar Ghilane
South-east toward the Dhahar. Fast rocky reg, first feel of the 450 cc torque. Roman causeway and the Tataouine ksour, then west: sand and the first high-speed straights. Ksar Ghilane oasis and the hot spring.
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2
Day 2 · 120 km · Giant dunes
Ksar Ghilane → Café du Parc → Campement Mars
Due south, 100% sand. GPS navigation and dune ridges. The 450 cc pulls out of the powder. Café du Parc, then Camp Mars at the foot of Tembaine.
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3
Day 3 · 70 km · Giant dunes
Camp Mars → Lake El Houidhat
A second day in the sand sea. Technical loop to Lake El Houidhat, still in the dunes, at the group’s pace. Night at Camp Mars.
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4
Day 4 · 245 km · Long liaison
Campement Mars → Douz → Kébili → Tozeur
North out of the erg, then west toward the Jerid. Dunes in the morning, fast tracks, the crossing of Chott el-Jérid. Douz, fuel at Kebili, the Tozeur palm grove.
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5
Day 5 · 278 km · The border
Tozeur → Nefta → Rjim Maatoug → Douz
A loop west, then south and east along the border. Fine sand and fast salt flats. The Star Wars sets of Mos Espa at Nefta, the oasis of Rjim Maatoug, El Faouar, back to Douz.
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6
Day 6 · 221 km · Forgotten tracks
Douz → Matmata → Djerba
East across the deep desert, then up into the mountains. Matmata, and back onto the island.
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7
Day 7 · Close
Djerba
Debrief, bike handover, airport transfer. End of the 7 full-board days.
1,175 km in the saddle, from the Tataouine reg to the Tembaine dunes and back through Matmata. The line adjusts to weather and the group’s level.
Rate
450 cc enduro
7 days / 6 nights from Djerba. Flights not included. The bike is provided.
The price
What’s included / not included
This price includes
450 cc
A desert-prepared 450 cc enduro: sand filters, sand suspension, large tank.
Mechanical
Workshop 4×4, a mechanic every evening, wear-part stock, fuel for the bikes.
The route
Lead guide, group of 8, 1,175 km roadbook, Djerba airport transfers.
Lodging and meals
Full board, hotel nights and Berber bivouacs, water.
Not included
- Flights to Djerba.
- Helmet, boots, body protection and personal kit.
- Personal insurance, including repatriation.
- Drinks other than water, extras, tips.
File
Registration form and documents
Download the form, fill it in, sign it, then attach the documents below.
Passport
Repatriation insurance
Licence
Sports liability insurance
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, paid amounts are refunded on this scale. Bank charges and a 50 € handling fee stay with you, whatever the notice period.
| Notice before departure | Refund |
|---|---|
| More than 30 days | 90% of the amount paid |
| 15 to 30 days | 50% of the amount paid |
| Under 15 days, or no-show | No refund |
If DesertFlow cancels for unsafe weather, you receive 100% of amounts paid (except bank fees already charged by your bank).
Full booking termsFrequently asked questions
What motorcycle license and experience are needed?
A valid motorcycle license (category A) and prior dirt track or enduro experience are mandatory.
Is the motorcycle provided?
Yes. The €1,690 rate includes a desert-prepared 450 cc enduro: sand filters, sand suspension, large tank. A workshop 4×4, a mechanic and wear parts follow the convoy. You bring your licence, helmet and protective gear.
How many riders per group?
Groups are strictly limited to 8 riders to preserve pace, safety and immediate technical roadside support.