4 Day Sahara Desert Discovery Tour from Djerba

4 Day Sahara Desert Discovery Tour from Djerba

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Free cancellation available
4d
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Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Venture into the enchanting landscapes of southern Tunisia on a 4-day Sahara Desert Discovery Tour. Starting from the picturesque island of Djerba, this journey takes you through rich Berber culture, historic sites, and breathtaking desert scenery. Explore the ancient Ksar Ouled Soltane, ascend to the mountain village of Chenini, and immerse yourself in local traditions. Experience camel rides, quad biking in Ksar Ghilane, and a night in a desert camp under the stars. Visit iconic filming locations and witness stunning natural springs at Chebika and Midès. The tour culminates with a visit to the underground village of Matmata and a memorable lunch at the famous Sidi Idriss hotel.

4-day guided tour exploring the southern Tunisian Sahara
Visit ancient sites like Ksar Ouled Soltane and Chenini
Enjoy camel rides, quad biking, and a night in a desert camp
Discover unique locations like Ong Jmel and Matmata, known from Star Wars

Activity location

Salt Lake of Zarzis
- Zarzis, Tunisia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Salt Lake of Zarzis
- Zarzis, Tunisia

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4 Day Sahara Desert Discovery Tour from Djerba

4d
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 6:00

Price details

P 48,782.17 x 1 AdultP 48,782.17

Total

Until Thu, Apr 30

What's included, what's not

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water a person a day

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This excursion requires a minimum of 4 participants
The tour guide is proficient in English, French, German and polish (Due to availability constraints, the guide's linguistic capabilities may occasionally be limited).
Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions
Please notify us of any food allergies prior to the Tour

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Ksar ouled soltan - Chenini - Ksar ghilane

5 stops
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: overnight in berber tent.

Salt Lake of Zarzis

15m
Admission ticket included

Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pickup in Djerba. Head to Tataouine, stopping first at the salt lake of Chahbania.

Tataouine

then continue to Tataouine is a city in southern Tunisia known for its traditional ksour (fortified granaries) like Ksar Ouled Soltane, and stunning desert landscapes that inspired the planet Tatooine in Star Wars.

Ksar Ouled Soltane

20m
Admission ticket included

is a breathtaking 15th-century fortified Berber granary located in southern Tunisia near Tataouine. Famous for its stunning multi-level architecture featuring rows of domed, white-walled ghorfas (storage chambers), it is one of the best-preserved ksour in the region

Chenini Berber Village

2h
Admission ticket included

after that we go to Chenini is an ancient Berber village in southern Tunisia, famous for its unique architecture carved into the rock, traditional cave-like homes, and a prominent white mosque connecting the peaks, offering a glimpse into centuries-old Berber life as well the place where we will have local lunch before we continue our journey to ksar ghilane

Ksar Ghilane

after the lunch heading to the oasis of Ksar Ghilane, where the greenery of palm trees meets the ocher color of sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. Take your time to swim in the hot water spring nestled in the middle of the oasis. Optional activities for a camel ride or quad on the sand dunes (extra cost). and accommodation and dinner will be served at the evening

Day 2: Douz - Chott El Jerid - Tozeur

4 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: overnight at Ksar rouge hotel 4* Hotel or similar

Douz

Douz, known as the "Gateway to the Sahara," is a charming oasis town in southern Tunisia, famous for its massive palm groves and as the home of the nomadic Mrazig people

Chott El Jerid

20m
Admission ticket included

the largest salt pan of the Sahara Desert, covering over 7,000 in southwest Tunisia between Tozeur and Kebili. Known for its blinding white, pink, and green salt crust, this dramatic landscape dries completely in summer, often creating, fata morgana mirages. The area is also a famous Star Wars filming location.

Tozeur Governorate

Tozeur is a historic oasis city in southwest Tunisia, known as the "Pearl of the Jerid" and located near the Sahara Desert and Chott el-Jerid salt lake. Famed for its lush palm groves, high-quality Deglet Nour dates.

Tozeur Market

2h
Admission ticket included

after check-in at the hotel we will visit Medina of Tozeur, specifically the historic Ouled el Hadef district, is a stunning, well-preserved 14th-century quarter in southern Tunisia famous for its unique yellow-brick architecture. It features narrow, vaulted alleyways, intricate geometric facade designs, and palm-wood doors, creating a serene, labyrinthine experience that highlights traditional Berber-Arab culture

Day 3: Chebika - Tamzera - Mides - Ong jmal

5 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: overnight at Ksar rouge hotel 4* Hotel or similar

Chebika

1h
Admission ticket included

After breakfast we head to Chebika, is a breathtaking mountain oasis in western Tunisia near the Algerian border, known as a "jewel of the desert". Nestled at the foot of the atlas mountains, it features a lush palm grove, a natural spring-fed waterfall, and, at times, a clear pool, creating a dramatic contrast with the arid, rocky landscape.

Tamerza Canyon

30m
Admission ticket included

Known for its stunning dramatic canyons, palm groves, and refreshing waterfalls, it offers a scenic contrast to the surrounding desert, making it a popular destination for hikers and history enthusiasts exploring the Saharan region.

Mides Valley

1m
Admission ticket included

is a stunning, 3-km long mountain oasis and gorge in southwest Tunisia, near the Algerian border, famous for its dramatic desert scenery, fossil-filled rocks, and, often described as the "Tunisian Far West". It features ancient, abandoned ruins perched on a sheer cliffside and serves as a picturesque filming location for Star Wars.

Ksar Rouge

1h
Admission ticket included

we back to the hotel for the lunch

Star Wars: Mos Espa

1h
Admission ticket included

Mos Espa, located near Nefta in southwestern Tunisia, is a renowned Star Wars film set used for Episode I and II, notably as Anakin Skywalker's hometown on Tatooine. Built in the early 1990s in the Ong Jmel desert and observe the sunset through the dunes (Extra cost)

Day 4: matmata - Djerba

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Tamezret

Tamezret is a picturesque, ancient Berber village in southeastern Tunisia, perched on a hill (480m) in the Matmata Mountains. we will have a coffee break and picture

Casas Trogloditas de Matmata

40m
Admission ticket included

Matmata is a unique Berber-speaking town in southern Tunisia famous for its traditional "troglodyte" architecture. Residents carved houses directly into the soft sandstone earth as deep, open-air pits to escape the harsh desert climate

Sidi Idriss Hotel - ⴰⵙⴻⵏⵙⵓ ⵙⵉⴷⵉ ⴷⵔⵉⵙ

2h
Admission ticket included

The Hotel Sidi Driss in Matmata, Tunisia, is a unique, historic troglodyte hotel famous as the interior filming location for Luke Skywalker's Lars Homestead in Star Wars: A New Hope and Attack of the Clones also we will have local lunch before going back to Djerba

Location

Activity location

Salt Lake of Zarzis
- Zarzis, Tunisia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Salt Lake of Zarzis
- Zarzis, Tunisia

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