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3-Day Tour in the Desert of Tunisian Sahara

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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

English, Italian

Overview

Heading south: between movie sets and ancestral lands

Ready for a dose of adrenaline and discovery? on a three-day desert trip, combining culture and Saharan landscapes. Visit Kairouan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The South Tunisian opens its doors for an extraordinary epic. Explore the lunar expanses of Chott el-Jérid as far as the eye can see, and explore the famous Rising Star Wars scenery.

Whether by 4x4 through the giant dunes, on a camel to the rhythm of the caravans or during an immersion in a cave dwelling, each stage is an adventure. Authentic Tunisia awaits you: wild, vibrant and spectacular.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Tunis – Kairouan – Tozeur⌄

    Visit Kairouan, one of the holiest cities in Islam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of the Grand Mosque of Kairouan. Take a walk in the old medina.

    Meals: Lunch

    Overnight: Arrive in Tozeur, the gateway to the Sahara. Dinner and overnight at a 4-star Inn in Tozeur.

  2. 2Chebika – Tamerza – Chott El Gharsa – Ong Jmal – Mos Espa – Desert Camp⌄

    Visit the Chebika Oasis, famous for its natural springs and mountain scenery

    Visit the Tamerza oasis and its waterfalls.

    Cross Chott El Gharsa, a spectacular salt lake. Visit Ong Jmal and Mos Espa, iconic locations of Rising Star Wars.

    Cross Chott El Jerid, Tunisia’s largest salt lake, with a photo stop.

    Meals: Lunch

    Overnight: Arrival at the camp in the Sahara desert. One night under the stars in a desert tent.

  3. 3Douz – Matmata – El Djem⌄

    Check-out for Douz, nicknamed the Sahara Gate. Visit the local Point of Sale known for the manufacture of Babouches, traditional slippers based on camel skin.

    Check-out to Matmata, a troglodytic Berber village with its famous lunar landscape and houses carved into the hillside. Visit of a cave house to discover the way of life of the Berbers

    Enjoy a guided tour of the Roman Amphitheatre of El Djem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Meals: Lunch

What's included

  • ✓Accomodations
  • ✓Private transportation
  • ✓Entrance fee
  • ✓2 x Dinners
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Parking Fees

Good to know

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels