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From Djerba : 2 days desert tour with a night under a tente

Djerba
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Duration

2 day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

100 people

Languages

Arabic, Deutsch, English, Francais, Italiano

Overview

Book your 2 days tour with a night in the desert and enjoy an adventure and a journey through time …. You leave the tourist places to attack the desert, the spirit of the caravans and dive into the local life.

During this adventure, you will discover Tataouine, with these ksours and its Berber villages! You will explore the sand dunes of Ksar Ghilane which extend as far as the eye can see. Bath in a natural hot spring nestled in the heart of the oasis. Admire the greenery of the palm grove that embraces the ocher color of the sand! Witness a unique sunset over the dunes and sleep in a tent in the middle of the desert!

Visit a cave dwelling and you get a closer look at the local life of the inhabitants of Matmata. After this,  taste a good rosemary tea prepared by your host.

After this, explore Sidi Idriss, in the footsteps of George Lucas and Star Wars and you will follow in the footsteps of a local guide in the middle of the Berber village.

The Ksar Ghilane 2 days desert tour with a night in the desert, from Djerba, is actually more than an excursion! It is a unique experience that each of you must try at least once.

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Highlights

  • Take advantage of your address pickup in Djerba or Zarzis
  • Discover the 3 types of desert in Tunisia: Chott, Reg and Erg
  • Discover Tataouine, its Ksours and its Berber villages.
  • Explore the village of Chenini with a local guide and discover the granaries, the houses dug in the mountain and the mosque.
  • Bathe in a natural hot spring in the heart of the desert
  • Enjoy a camel ride or quad ride in the desert
  • Walk in the sand dunes which extend as far as the eye can see and discover the 3rd type of desert “Erg” or the desert of dunes.
  • Go off the beaten track and discover nomadic life
  • Watch the sunset over the dunes in the middle of the desert
  • Spend a night under a tent in the middle of the desert
  • Explore local life, visit a Berber family and enjoy a tea with the locals.
  • Visit the Troglodyte Sidi Idriss hotel and discover the decorations of Star Wars
  • Enjoy a panoramic view overlooking the Berber village of Toujane

Itinerary

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2 Day desert tour with a night in tent
2 Day desert tour with a night in tent

Day 1: Djerba - Tataouine - Chenini - Ksar Ghilane

At 7:30 AM, our team will pick you up from your hotel to start your adventure! Leave the island via the Roman causeway, the bridge connecting the island to the mainland, and drive through the endless olive tree fields towards Tataouine!

Along the way, take the time to stop and take photos as you discover the first type of desert in Tunisia, "Le Chott" or the salt desert (a salt lake). Continue to Tataouine and take some time to explore the local market. I highly recommend trying the famous "horns of gazelle," a local pastry made with honey and peanuts.

Next, head towards Chenini, one of the most beautiful Berber villages in Tunisia, where you’ll be guided by a local guide. This guide will happily accompany you for about 1 hour, showing you the different features of the village! You’ll visit the dwellings carved into the mountainside, the granaries, and even the mosque that overlooks the village! You’ll learn a lot about the Berber tribes and their traditions. At the end of the visit, don’t hesitate to thank your guide with a tip; this is how many of the young guides make a living!

After about an hour of walking, you’ll be rewarded with a delicious local meal! Yes, enjoy a couscous with soup, a brick with egg, and a dessert!

Around 2 PM, we’ll continue the journey for about 1.5 hours, during which you’ll cross the second type of desert, "Le Reg" or the rocky desert! You’ll encounter wild flocks of sheep, goats, and even camels roaming freely!

At the oasis, take the time to swim in the hot spring and admire the unique landscape where the green palm trees meet the ochre-colored sand dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see!

You’ll also have the option to go for a camel ride or take a quad bike ride in the desert! These activities are optional and can be paid on-site to the local providers.

In the early afternoon, head to your camp to settle in and make sure you don’t miss the magical moment when the sun timidly sets behind the dunes!

Around 7 PM, you’ll attend a demonstration of how the famous "sand bread" (bread baked under sand and embers) is made, followed by a delicious Tunisian dinner!

In the evening, take time to enjoy the clear, starry sky, where the Milky Way feels just within reach!

 

Day 2 : Ksar Ghilane - Tamazret - Matmata - Toujane

A night under the tent at Ksar Ghilane
In the morning, wake up and enjoy a good breakfast with a view of the dunes, then fasten your seatbelts for the second part of the adventure!

Head towards Tamazret, a Berber village, and then on to Matmata, where you'll visit a troglodyte house. Your host will be delighted to serve you a refreshing rosemary tea, accompanied by honey and olive oil.

Take the time to explore the house, admire its unique architecture, and appreciate the simplicity and modesty of the locals!

Next, head to Sidi Idriss, the location where scenes from the famous Star Wars saga were filmed, before taking time for lunch!

After the meal, head to Toujane, a Berber village with ochre-colored houses nestled between two mountains. Enjoy the panoramic view, then take a closer look at the village. This village is renowned for its Berber rug weaving and honey production!

Finally, take the road back to the island of Djerba with your heart full of wonderful memories!

Included/Excluded

  • + Provision of a private vehicle for 2 days
  • + The services of a guide approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office for 2 days
  • + The services of a driver approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office for 2 days
  • + Lunch on the 1st and 2nd day
  • + Accommodation in a tent in a camp in the middle of the desert
  • + Our assistance during the excursion
  • – Drinks and personal expenses
  • – Optional walks carried out on site
  • – Tips

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Tour's Location

Djerba

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