Camel Race in the Sinai

Every year the 2 bedouin tribes of Nuweiba: Tarabin and Mezeina, have a traditional camel race between them. The race takes place in the mountains (wadi zalaga) usually around mid January. it is a real camel race - not tailored for tourists. it starts the night before when all the bedouins arrive to the wadi - thoes participating in the race and thoes who come to watch it, many camp fires are build in the wadi and the smell of bbq lamb takes opver the wadi. a lot of musicians arrive and the party is until dawn. in the morning the race takes place and then the celebration of the winning tribe.

if you are in the area and would like to attend the race this year - please email harbysplace@yahoo.com
for details.