Enjoy the Adventure
Amazing trip to escape from the luxury of seaside hotels and enjoy a memorable overnight in the Tunisian Sahara Desert. Take a swim in the natural water spring of the Saharan oasis Ksar Ghilane. Admire breathtaking sunset and sunrise in the huge desert of ocher sand. Visit a Berber family at Matmata troglodyte village and enjoy tasty meals of local cuisine. Discover the ancient Berber architecture in the historical village Tamezret and spend a special night in tents under a wonderful starry sky.
Details
Departure & Return Location
Tunis International Airport (Google Map)
Departure Time
At 07:00 on the next day after your arrival
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
Train tickets and Bus transportation
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Accommodation at hotel
Train tickets and Bus transportation
Professional tour guide
Transfers between destinations
Entrance fees to museums
Custom itinerary
Important
The breakfast on the departure day, will depend on flight schedule
The itinerary could be made in two directions
HIGHLIGHTS
Special Luxury tour for Honeymooner or to celebrate a wedding anniversary
Comprehensive Tour from northern to southern Tunisia
Accommodation in Luxury Boutique Hotels
NOTE
The tour could start from any other international airport in Tunisia and the itinerary could be modified and adapted to fit your needs.
Tour Map
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel or location in Sousse or Hammamet towards south Tunisia, Berber villages, and the desert of the Great Erg Oriental. On the way, we take a break at El Djem city to visit the Roman amphitheater ranked 3rd worldwide with a capacity of 35000 spectators. After that, drive to Matmata, an amazing Berber village of unique beauty known for its cave-dwelling houses and the impressive lunar landscape. We will visit an inhabited Berber troglodyte house to discover the ancient troglodyte architecture and the daily life of Berber women. You will be delighted to discover the hospitality of Berber families. You will enjoy the delicious bread prepared in a traditional oven and served with organic honey and extra virgin Olive oil. After that, you will savor a traditional meal in a troglodyte restaurant. In the afternoon, we cross the Dhahar massif with its amazing landscapes towards Ksar Ghilane, a wonderful Saharan oasis situated at the edge of the Grand Erg Oriental, a huge sandy desert in southeast Tunisia. Once we arrive you could stroll around in the oasis or enjoy a refreshing swim in the natural spring of sulfurous water. Then, transfer in 4×4 vehicle to Zmela Saharan Camp at the gates of the Great Erg Oriental with its beautiful giant dunes of ocher sand. Once we arrive, you will enjoy stepping on the high dunes to admire one of the most beautiful sunsets on the planet. Delicious dinner of local gastronomy and overnight in a tent at the Desert Camp (equipped with WC and Showers. Don’t miss the spectacular sky with millions of stars.
Wake up early in the morning to witness the spectacular rose-pink light of dawn on the dunes of ocher sand. It is an amazing landscape that you don’t experience every day. After a delicious breakfast, you can do some optional leisure activities in the Desert such as camel ride or quad bike (optional). Afterward, we go back to the Dhahar massif and visit Tamezret, a superb Berber Crest village among the very rare villages still inhabited in south Tunisia. It is built on a hill at the top of which we find an old mosque and a Moorish cafe where the old people of the village play cards and domino. We will visit the small traditional museum of Berber dresses in Tamezret made from woven wool and embroidered by the women from the village using Berber decorative motifs. And then, you will enjoy a tasty lunch of local Berber Cuisine. After lunch, we drive back to Matmata and visit Sidi Driss troglodyte hotel. It was used as a set location of the famous Star Wars movie. Finally, we go back to Sousse or Hammamet, drop off in your selected hotel. End of our service.
Gallery
Each image tells a unique story, inviting us into a world of emotion, beauty, and complexity. Get ready to be moved, inspired, and challenged as we journey through this captivating collection of images.
Frequently asked questions
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As soon as you pick up your luggage at the airport and pass through the arrivals gate, you will find our assistants waiting for you with a welcome sign with your name or the name of your agency to accompany you to your hotel and give you all informations you need.
Just at your arrival at any airport in Tunisia, you can change money in the airport banks which are open 24/7 or also at the reception of your hotel.
At your arrival at the airport you will find the counters of the telephone companies Tunisie Telecom, Oeredoo and Orange to get a Sim card from 10 € paid on the spot for at least one week.
The electric current used in Tunisia is 220 V in the whole country including hotels. The plugs used are double entry and identical to French plugs.
The Saharan camp is located in the middle of the desert surrounded by giant dunes, the tents are individual and comfortable, they are equipped with beds, mattresses, sheets, pillows and blankets. Toilets and showers are private.
In the Tunisian Sahara Desertn theres no big diffrence between the tempreture during the day and that of the night but in winter the temperature could decrease to 2 degrees. Il would be better to wear a pullover with a Jacket. But un summer time it’s hot at night.
At the Saharan camp, you will find fresh soft drinks, beer and Tunisian wine available at the bar or served at the table during dinner
