Ready for adventure? By car through the desert

Do you want to take the trip of a lifetime?
Follow the Bedouin trail with your car and travel through the desert.
Such an adventure requires preparation.
We will give you tips and get you in the travel mood.

Driving in the world’s most beautiful deserts

The Sahara is the most famous desert in the world.
The Trans Sahara Highway connects Algeria with Nigeria and is a route of more than 4,000 kilometers.
Its construction began back in the 1960s.
Step by step, the road was made more passable.
It is one of the most extreme roads in the world, partly because of the climate and safety on some parts of the route.
The extreme hot and sandstorms that occur regularly make it a huge challenge.
If you want to take on this adventure, it is important to prepare well.
It is a trip for the more experienced desert traveler.
A road trip through the Atacama Desert in Chile is beautiful and a more approachable route than the Trans Sahara Highway.
The salt flats, blue lakes and high volcanic peaks are breathtaking.
Combine your vacation in Dubai with a trip to the desert.
Drive a 4×4 through the loose sand and have a barbecue under the stars.
In countries like Oman, Jordan and Morocco, you also have beautiful driving routes in the desert.

With which car into the desert?

Not every car is suitable for going into the desert.
For driving on dirt roads, an all-terrain vehicle with 4×4 drive is a must.
You won’t easily get stuck in the sand, thanks to the 4×4 drive and large tires.
Good suspension and ground clearance are also comfortable.
For example, choose a Toyota Landcruiser.
The Toyota Hilux is also a reliable off-road pickup.
The Nissan Navara has Hill Assist that makes it easier to get over hills.
The Mitsubishi Pajero is also an excellent off-road vehicle.
This car crossed the line first several times during the Dakar Rally.
Be sure to check tire pressure every day and bring spare tires.
Jumper cables, a jack and a toolbox are also part of your basic equipment.

Accessibility in the desert

With some luck, you can also play dice games in the desert.
There are more and more places on earth where you have range.
Make sure you have a compass on your phone and maps of the area.
To be safe, it’s wise to bring paper maps and a compass as well, because you won’t have coverage everywhere.
For example, make use of an app like Maps.Me that allows you to access maps offline.
Also, learn how to read natural landmarks.
A trip to the desert is an unforgettable experience.
It will leave an indelible impression on you.
We wish you a good trip!