Tunisian Sahara Villages & Oasis Overnight Tour

Overview

Available languages

French

48 hours

Mobile ticket

The Tunisian Sahara is a dreamy desert, where sun-drenched dunes and camel-riding Bedouins live in an ocean of sand. This two-day tour offers you the opportunity to see sites worthy of a blockbuster movie. You explore places such as the granaries of the Gharfas, the markets of Tataouine, Cheninni and the underground residences of Matmata, with an overnight stay in Ghilaine.

Your first stop will be the Tataouine market. Awaken your inner Jedi as you wander through the spice-scented souk in search of must-see souvenirs. We'll then head into the Berber mountain village of Chenini. Perched on top of a hill, it has an ancient Ksar and a whitewashed mosque where villagers go to pray. You will spend the night in the picturesque oasis of Ksar Ghilaine and enjoy an authentic Arabian night in the Sahara.

You'll explore the villages of Matmata and Sidi Idriss Hotel, famous for their lunar landscape and some of the Star Wars filming locations, before ending your tour in the village of Toujene.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Bring your own bathing equipment and sunscreen

Bring warm clothes

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Day 1

Tataouine market

Accommodations

You will spend the night in the picturesque oasis of Ksar Ghilaine and enjoy an authentic Arabian night in the Sahara.

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

After returning from the village of Cheninni, continue to the campement for lunch.

Tataouine

First day: departure from the hotel to Medenine to visit the "Gharfas" (former granary). Then continue towards Tataouine where you will visit the typical market of the city.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Chenini

Then departure to Cheninni: old Berber village cashed in the mountain to visit the village with a semi troglodyte house.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Matmata, Tunisia

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Lunch at Matmata.

Matmata

Departure to Matmata and its lunar landscape, visit of a troglodyte house and the hotel of Sidi Idriss (filming site of the first part of the Star Wars film).

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

After lunch departure to Toujéne: old Berber Village carved into the rocks in a panoramic landscape which deserves a photo stop.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Djerba Island

After Toujéne, return to Djerba via Medenin and the Roman road.

2 minutes • Admission Not Applicable