Older children and teenagers usually love the desert and the activities. Young children can join on a buggy or in a shared quad with an adult depending on the operator rules.

Usually 4 to 5 hours from hotel pickup to drop off, with time for the quad ride, camel ride, dinner and show.

No, first timers are welcome. You get a safety briefing and drive in a line behind the guide on simple tracks.

Yes, a Bedouin style dinner is included at the camp, normally with grilled items, rice or pasta, salads and bread, plus tea.

Wear closed shoes or sturdy sandals, comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting dusty, and bring a scarf, sunglasses and a light jacket for after sunset.

Yes, bring some Egyptian pounds for scarf or goggle rental, soft drinks, optional photos and tips.

Yes, you can relax at the camp while others ride camels, and you are free to watch the show or sit under the stars as you prefer.

The tour usually starts in the late afternoon so you can ride in daylight and reach the camp around sunset, then return to your hotel in the evening.