From Tunis/Hammamet/Sousse: 3 day desert adventure
Overview
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72 hours
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- A circuit that descends from the north to the south of the country
- Visit DE Kairouan the Holy City
- Visit DE mountain oases
- Visits DE Rising Star Wars sets
You will spend a night under your EN in the middle of the desert
You will visit a Berber family in their cave house
- You will visit the museum and the amphitheatre of El Jem
- You will be privatized EN 4*4 with a Guide and a driver approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office DE
- You will eat local during the day
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kairouan the holy city
Accommodations
4 * Hotel in Tozeur
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Excluding drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Excluding drinks
The Great Mosque of Kairouan
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
Bassins Aghlabites
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.
Mosque of the Barber
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
Medina of Kairouan
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 ...
Mountain oases and scenery of Mos Espa
Accommodations
Night in tent at a desert camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
In a local restaurant and excluding drinks
DINNER
Dinner
excluding drinks
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
Tamerza
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.
Chott El Jerid
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
The return via El Jem
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
excluding drinks
Visit a troglodyte house at the inhabitant where you will be greeted by a good rosemary tea, olive oil and honey
Archaeological Museum of El-Djem
Visit the famous museum of El Jem and admire its wonderful collections of mosaics
Amphitheatre D'el Jem
Visit the magnificent amphitheater of El Jem and relive the time of the gladiators and the Roman Empire
What‘s Included
The services of a guide approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office
Our assistance 24h / 24h
The services of a driver approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office
Entrances to the sites and museums mentioned in the program
Drinks and personal expenses
The walks and optional activities booked on site: quad / camel ... etc.
Flights
Cancellation and repatriation insurance
Tips
Single room fees (Mandatory for solo travellers)
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From Tunis/Hammamet/Sousse: 3 day desert adventure
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Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time on the trip!...
Andreas M,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great time on the trip! We experienced a lot, enjoyed it to the fullest. The tour guide was also very skilled
Nice trip but incomplete
Fran F,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The trip was nice, the experience in the desert amazing, the desert camp very well prepared (proper bathroom, showers, restaurant, etc). The only inconvenience is the organisation, the program planned was not completed and several points of the program was not visited
A wonderful and exciting three-day trip
Hsiu J,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Overall, the trip was great. However, we skipped Bassins Aghlabited and Mosque Sidi Sahbi on the first day! On the third day, fearing we'd be skipped as well, I asked the guide beforehand and was able to visit them.
Memorable Experience
Ethan T,,Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00All I have go to say is wow! Incredible. One of the best trips I have ever taken. I was given Nasir as a guide and he was friendly and knowledgeable and thorough. The places we visited were breathtaking. Don't hesitate to book with these guys.
Great Star Wars/Cultural tour of Tunisia
cthintz,,Mar 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful experience with Depart Travel Services. Notified them a week prior to our trip that we wanted to focus on seeing Star Wars film sites. They adjusted our tour and gave us Chokri as a guide. Chokri was a pleasure to be on the road with and did a great job of not only showing us Star Wars sites, but allowing us to see the beautiful culture and land of Tunisia. I highly recommend using this agency for your trip. The only thing I would have changed is that I would have flown into Tozeur or Djerba instead of Tunis in order to eliminate some of the driving if you desire the Star Wars themed sites.
Great for “Star Wars” fans and nonfans alike
Kevin K,,Mar 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved this tour. We went as a couple; one of us was much more into “Star Wars” than the other, but both of us found plenty to like. You see a lot in five days! Our guide, Mohammed, was great and allowed us to customize the itinerary to what we were most interested in. He picked great restaurants as well; it was our first time in Tunisia, and we loved the food. We also liked that the tour provided WiFi hotspot access. We visited in early March and found the temperatures to be fine (even in the tent!). Lots of sun! One recommendation for “Star Wars” fans would be to watch the movies ahead of time and have an idea of the kinds of pictures you might want — there’s a lot to see and it goes by fast. In any case, we’d recommend this both for “Star Wars” fans and those who just want to see Tunisia!
Amazing Tunis tour
744lashab,,Jan 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were in Tunis in december and it was very amazing. we started tour from north and went to south, we saw many beautiful places and they were very different from each other. Special thanks to our Tour Guides
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