From Tunis/Hammamet/Sousse: 3 day desert adventure

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Kairouan the holy city⌄

   You will visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan considered the first in Africa and is considered as one of the 3 gates of Paradise, with the Mecca and the Al Aqsa Mosque in Palestine

   The basins of Aghlabides are a Tunisian historical monument located in Kairouan. Dating from the beginning of the second half of the 9th century and located outside the walls of the Kairouan Medina, they are considered the most important hydraulic works in the history of the Muslim world.

   It is one of the most revered places in Kairouan, because it houses the remains of one of the Companions of the Prophet, Abu Zamaâ al-Balawi, who came to Ifriqiya in year 34 of the Hegira (654 AD) , only about twenty years after the death of the Prophet of whom he said to have kept 3 hairs of his beard, relic with which he asked to be buried after his death

   Free time to stroll the narrow streets of the medina town of Kairouan which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage

   Free time to walk in the alleys of the old medina of Tozeur to admire its unique architecture made of bricks

   Visit the museum which summarizes the traditions of the Jerid and the region of Tozeur: Wedding - traditional outfits ...

   Meals: Lunch: Excluding drinks · Dinner: Excluding drinks

   Overnight: 4 * Hotel in Tozeur

2. 2Mountain oases and scenery of Mos Espa⌄

   Destination of several filmmakers, the oasis of Chebika is a paradise on earth: A marvelous oasis where the greenery of palm trees embraces the ocher color of the environment around and a source of water that springs from the side of the mountain

   Visit the famous waterfall Tamerza and admire the canyons around

   The most easily visible and certainly the most attractive site is the recreation of buildings in the middle of the desert, creating an entire district of Mos Espa. The sets were created by Lucasfilm for the filming of Episode I, in July 1997 (including the strolls of Qui-Gon and his gang in the streets and market of Mos Espa), and reused for Episode II ( Ani's visit to Watoo). And at the request of the Tunisian tourist office, they were left as is in the state, for a tourist purpose.

   2 or 3 km north-east of the higher decors, is a famous rock in Tunisia, for its shape giving the illusion of the silhouette of a camel ("Oung Jmel" translating roughly into "neck of the camel"). Episode I made a stop there to face the Dark Maul landing site on Tatooine, and a short sequence of the pod race also passed right in front of the rock.

   Photo stop at Chott Djerid salt lake

   Arrive at the camp: - Free time for sunset -Dinner at the camp - Assist to sand bread preparation Night in tent

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: In a local restaurant and excluding drinks · Dinner: excluding drinks

   Overnight: Night in tent at a desert camp

3. 3The return via El Jem⌄

   Visit a troglodyte house at the inhabitant where you will be greeted by a good rosemary tea, olive oil and honey

   Visit the famous museum of El Jem and admire its wonderful collections of mosaics

   Visit the magnificent amphitheater of El Jem and relive the time of the gladiators and the Roman Empire

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: excluding drinks