Ghat Festival
Top 2 in Top 7 Most Famous Festivals in Libya
Ghat is a Tuareg oasis in southern Libya, near the Algerian and Niger borders. The Ghat Tourist Festival usually takes place at the end of December (December 29 to 31) and lasts three days. It is a significant festival where Tuareg tribes from Libya, Algeria, and Niger, as well as tourists, come together to celebrate Tuareg traditional culture, folklore, and history, as well as visit traditional industry artisan exhibitions.
The camel, the Tuareg's most trusted travel companion, plays a crucial role in the celebration. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about the Tuareg people and their way of life. Ghat festival becomes more and more popular not only in Libya but also in the world.
When: in December
Where: town of Ghat
