The three desert and mountain oases

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Overview

Available languages

Arabic
German
English
Italian
French

1 week 1 day

Mobile ticket

A circuit where you make a very large part of South Tunisia:

- You will discover the ksours of Tataouine

- The Reg (desert of rocks)

- the Erg (dune desert)

- You slept in tents in a setting worthy of miles and a night where the milky way would seem at hand ...

- You will cross the salt lakes, the dunes and explore the mountain oases ...

- During these few days you discovered some sites where the movie "Star Wars" was shot

- You will spend the night in different types of accommodation: hotel - Lodging - Camp under tent - Guest house ..

- You will eat at the inhabitant and you draw a lot on the local life and the daily life of a Tunisian ...

- You will be in a privatized vehicle and you will be supervised by a driver and a guide approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office

- This tour is customizable according to your tastes and your preferences but also according to the duration of your stay

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Day 1

Arrival and beginning of the adventure

Accommodations

One night in a 4 * Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Free day according to the arrival times. If you arrive early, you will discover the island and its surroundings

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Musee De Guellala

Visit the Heritage Museum of Djerba to get an idea about the traditions of the island, the people's habits through the times and more ...

1 hour • Admission Included
Day 2

Between Chenini and Douiret: Hiking in the mountain of Dahar and the night in a shelter.

Accommodations

Night at the Douiret gite: rooms dug into the walls of the mountain

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

Drinks are extra

DINNER

Dinner

Drinks are extra

1

Mosquee des 7 Dormants

Visit of the mosque of 7 dormant

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Chenini Berber Village

Visit of the Berber village and discovery of its various components

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

After the visit of Tataouine and its market, Chenini and Berber village, you will go hiking with a local guide for about 4 hours. On arrival, you will rest at the cottage overlooking the Berber village of Douiret. Those who wish to travel in 4 * 4 can do so.

4 hours • Admission Included
Day 3

Ksar Ghilane: The hot spring and the night in tents

Accommodations

Night under tent in a camp

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

In a restaurant in the oasis of Ksar Ghilane (excluding drinks)

DINNER

Dinner

At camp where we will spend the night (excluding drinks)

1

Ksar Ghilane

Swimming in a natural hot spring

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Possibility of quad ride or dromedary on the dunes (extra)

1 hour • Admission Not Included
Day 4

Tozeur: the salt lake and the old medina passing by Douz the desert gate

Accommodations

4 * Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Chott El Jerid

Leave Ksar Ghilane to Tozeur, the city of palm groves par excellence. We will go through Douz the desert gate where you will have time to stroll in the souk and enjoy a good lunch. After the meal we will cross the famous salt lake of Chott Djerid or according to the legend of the whole armies disappeared forever. Arrival, installation at the hotel to rest.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Tozeur Market

The afternoon departure to get lost in the labyrinths of the medina city of Tozeur under the comments of the guide who will tell you everything about its history and its unique architecture.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Mountain oases and scenery of Mos Espa

Accommodations

4 * Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

In a local restaurant at the inhabitant and without drinks

DINNER

Dinner

At the hotel restaurant (excluding drinks)

1

An oasis worthy of a thousand and one night where the greenery of the palm trees dominates the ocher color of the rocks and the water gushes from the side of the mountains ... A hike of approximately 40 minutes will be with the appointment with a local guide

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Tamerza Canyon

Visit the big waterfall Tamerza and opportunity to do some shopping in the shops next door.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Mides Valley

Free time to walk in the oasis of Midès and admire its famous canyons

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Decor Star Wars Tunisie

After about two hours of adrenaline and waterfalls made by your driver through the old Rally track, the salt lake of Chott El Gharsa and the sand dunes will land at the biggest sets of the movie Star Wars in Tunisia, the village Mos Espa.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 6

In the troglodyte house: Visit Berber villages and meals at the inhabitant

Accommodations

Guest house

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

Homestay in a troglodyte house

DINNER

Dinner

At the hotel (excluding drinks)

1

Visit of the petrified or consolidated sand site of Debebcha

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Visit of Douz the desert gate and free time to stroll in the souk

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Musee Berbere de Tamezret

Stop at the café to enjoy a good tea fines at the Berber village of Tamezret and visit the museum according to schedules (it is not always open)

30 minutes • Admission Included
4

Casas Trogloditas de Matmata

Visit of a troglodyte dwelling at the inhabitant to enjoy a good lunch prepared and served by the host

2 hours • Admission Included
5

Visit the Sidi Idriss hotel in Matmata: shooting location of some scenes from the movie Star Wars.

30 minutes • Admission Included
Day 7

Village of Toujane and return to Djerba

Accommodations

4 * Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

excluding drinks

DINNER

Dinner

At your hotel in Djerba

1

Escale de Toujane

A stop to admire the beautiful Berber village of Toujane, hidden shyly between two mountains and famous for making carpets in Margoum and for its honey

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Chaussee Romaine Djerba

We will return to the island crossing its famous Roman causeway

Admission Unknown
Day 8

Departure

1

Free day according to the departure schedule and transfer to the airport (2 hours before the flight)

Admission Unknown

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Beverages and personal expenses

Flights

Optional activities offered on site

Options

The three desert and mountain oases

Reviews

4.86

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Magic

    T350WVbrigittem,Oct 17, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    ⸻ 🌟 Many thanks to Départ Travel Service 🌟 We would like to warmly thank the entire Depart Travel Service team in Djerba for an absolutely exceptional and wonderful stay. Everything was perfectly organized: passionate guides and top drivers, both professional, caring and with a great sense of humor. Thanks to them, we discovered beautiful places, full of history and emotions. Crossing the desert in 4x4 will remain an unforgettable moment, a unique experience that we will never forget. Thank you for your professionalism, kindness and respect. You contributed greatly to making this trip a memory etched in our hearts. ❤️ A big bravo and thank you to the whole Departure Travel Service team Thank you Aymen Mourad,Nino,and Rafik Brigitte and roger

  • Unforgettable ❤️🙏🍀

    Tour10308009894,Jun 17, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Walid the perfect driver and exceptional Zizou 💖💖🙏🙏👌thank you so much to them for our two days in the desert 🏜 unforgettable ❤️🍀

  • Palm trees

    Scorpionbigm,May 7, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    It's amazing trip Tunisia is really beautiful I am a guide but i also enjoy trips like this Tunisia is really beautiful palm trees and the sea are amazing

  • 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS PERFECT!

    Gigiandthecat,Dec 2, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We booked the 4 day desert tour with this agency, everything was perfect! Fami and Mounir were exceptional guides, always ready to satisfy our requests. The tour was well planned, we saw many places of interest and had unforgettable experiences. Thank you for this full immersion in southern Tunisia!

  • Amazing stay!

    MiriamT64,May 3, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had an exceptional personalized stay and beyond our expectations! Our driver Kaled was always on time, the vehicle was clean and his driving was exemplary.We also have good words for our guide Firas who knew how to clearly define our interests from the start and who gave us very rewarding information throughout our 5 days / 4 nights tour. We shared with them some exceptional moments, and in addition to seeing extraordinary landscapes, we were able to share about our respective cultures which was very appreciated. They were also excellent company and very respectful. We highly recommend this unique experience to all. We were very satisfied with the services of this travel agency!

  • On top

    577naders,Jan 21, 2022

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Everything was perfect, both before the trip and during. A thousand thanks to Aymen for his kindness and professionalism, he is always smiling , interesting , prices are reasonable , we recommend him 1000%

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  • Perfect excursion

    mariecharlottem105,Jan 21, 2022

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Perfect excursion. It was very well explained before departure and during the stay. It was beautiful and interesting. Aymen is really great, thank you again to him! You can trust him with your eyes closed, you won't be disappointed!

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4.86
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