Camel Treks in the Middle East

Camel treks in the Middle East offer a rare way to experience the desert slowly, travelling at the natural pace of the camel across remote landscapes shaped by tradition. ADCRC’s multi-day camel treks are designed for experienced riders seeking deeper cultural immersion, independence, and a genuine connection to desert life.

Each trek is carefully planned in collaboration with trusted local partners, ensuring camels are well cared for, suited to the terrain, and handled with respect at every stage. Welfare, safety, and responsibility remain central to how our camel trekking experiences are designed and delivered.

Trek difficulty varies depending on distance, duration, and landscape, offering a range of challenges for confident riders. Beyond the ride itself, these journeys provide rare cultural insight, with time spent alongside local communities, sharing daily life and gaining perspective on traditions shaped by the desert.

Camel Treks in the Middle East:
What to Expect

Multi-day desert journeys across Oman, Jordan, and the UAE
Routes shaped by landscape, season, and tradition
Cultural access through local communities and Bedouin life
Designed for confident, experienced riders

VIRTUAL CAMEL TREKS

Ride to the Capital

90 days, 162km from ADCRC to Abu Dhabi

Join our first virtual camel trek. Set off from ADCRC and track your kilometres as you “ride” your way to the iconic Qasr Al Hosn, the oldest heritage site in Abu Dhabi.

Log every ride to get closer to completing the distance, desert or track, each camel step counts.

25. May - 25. August

Come and ride at ADCRC with friends and log your camel kilometres on the app or website.

Day by day, you will get closer to the target.

On the leaderboard you'll be able to see how others are doing.

Join extra long rides dedicated to the challenge

Coordinate longer rides with the community, and stay active throughout summer.

This is an excellent way to prepare for actual camel treks in winter.

OMAN

Eid in Oman

4 days I 1350 AED pp sharing basis & group size (4-6)

Spend Eid Al Adha in the middle of a welcoming family.

Attend the traditional camel races and explore an old mosque.

Finally, a sunset ride in the desert of Bidiya, and of course all the Omani food.

A wholesome and intimate trip with new and old friends

Eid al Adha is all about family. You will easily become part of Mohammed's family, as you know join them in the traditions and rituals of a typical Omani Eid.

June 2025

Wahiba Sands - Bidiya and beyond, Oman

3 days I 2,275 AED pp sharing basis & group size 4-6

2.5 days of riding with incredibly strong Omani camels, accommodation in semi permanent tents in the Wahiba Desert, locally cooked authentic meals

Incredible dunes, ridges and green valleys I semi permanent tents

This ride is perfect for anyone wanting to get immersed into the desert for the first time, and ride a comfortable 2 days out on the Northern tip of the Wahiba Sands.

Meet Abdulla, our guide on this trek, who is an absolute legend. He crossed the Empty Quarter on foot, following the route of Wilfred Thesiger.

ADCRC departures: October - April

October 25	Bidiya Beyond	30. - 02.
November 25	Bidiya Beyond	30. - 02.
January 26	Bidiya Beyond	15. - 19.
April 26	Bidiya Beyond	02. - 05.

We recommend riding in our center beforehand to get ready for the trip.

From the Desert to the Sea, Oman

8 days I 4,975 AED pp sharing basis & group size (4-6)

Cross the entire length of the Wahiba Sands Desert from North to South, until the Gulf of Oman. An adventure of a life time and a glimpse in slowly disappearing Omani Bedu culture.

160 km on camel back, traveling the North - South Route until the Omani Gulf

Follow the trails of the Bedu, as they migrated from coastal areas in Winter to summer camps and houses towards the desert and Bidiya oasis.

We will be traveling from the Desert to the beach.

In December and Feb

To partake in this itinerary, you have to be fit and possess camel riding skills.