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PRIVATE DAY TRIPS • DESERT TREKS • TOURS IN TUNISIA
DJERBA TOURS: PRIVATE DAY TRIPS
AND MULTI-DAY TOURS
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Explore Southern Tunisia on our private day trips and multi-day tours from Djerba to Tataouine, Ksar Ghilane, Matmata, Douz, Tozeur and the Sahara, with a dedicated guide, driver and vehicle reserved exclusively for your group
TRAVEL PRIVATELY – OFTEN FOR LITTLE MORE THAN A GROUP TOUR
Why share your day with a large group when you can enjoy a private tour with your family or friends, often for a similar overall price?
✓ Start Your Tour Without Unnecessary Stops
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Group tour
The bus often has to collect travellers from several hotels before finally leaving Djerba.
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With GSA
Your private vehicle picks you up directly from your accommodation, and the tour begins as soon as you are ready.
✓ Make the most of your day
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Group tour
Part of the day is spent collecting passengers, waiting for other travellers and following the pace of the group.
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With GSA
The entire day is organised exclusively for your group, with no waiting for other participants.
✓ Visit the Main Sights at Quieter Times
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Group tour
Groups generally follow the same timetable and often arrive at the main attractions at the same time.
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With GSA
Whenever possible, our guides adjust the schedule and order of visits to avoid the busiest times.
✓ Go beyond the standard tourist routes
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Group tour
The itinerary is fixed and identical for every participant.
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With GSA
When time and conditions allow, your guide can introduce you to lesser-known places, special viewpoints and locations off the beaten track.
✓ Enjoy a More Authentic Lunch
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Group tour
Lunch is often arranged in restaurants designed to serve large groups quickly.
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With GSA
We favour carefully selected local restaurants known for their cuisine, hospitality and overall quality of experience.
✓ Have a guide entirely dedicated to you
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Group tour
The guide has to manage the whole group and follow a fixed timetable.
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With GSA
Your private guide is entirely dedicated to your family or friends, answers your questions and adapts the pace of the tour to your group.
✓ Explore Each Place at Your Own Pace
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Group tour
Stops are timed to ensure the group stays on schedule.
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With GSA
You have greater freedom to explore, take photographs and enjoy each location without feeling rushed.
Anoir and Khaled personally assist you in organising your private tour from Djerba.
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PRIVATE DAY TRIPS FROM DJERBA
These private day trips allow you to discover the must-see sites of southern Tunisia in one day, before returning to Djerba in the late afternoon or evening, depending on the itinerary.
FROM €65
Discover the oasis of Ksar Ghilane, its natural hot spring and the dunes of the Sahara on one of the most iconic desert excursions from Djerba.
FROM €85
Visit several legendary Star Wars filming locations between Matmata, Tataouine, Ksar Hadada and the desert landscapes of Southern Tunisia.
STARTING FROM €85
Combine troglodyte houses, southern Tunisian villages and the dunes of Douz during a full-day trip between Berber culture and the gateway to the Sahara.
2-DAY TOURS FROM DJERBA
Two-day tours allow you to discover southern Tunisia at a more comfortable pace, without limiting your experience to a quick round trip. They combine Berber villages, Saharan oases, desert tracks, camps, bivouacs or overnight stays in traditional troglodyte accommodation.
2-DAY DESERT TOURS AND BIVOUACS FROM DJERBA
FROM €155
Our signature desert excursion: Ksar Ghilane oasis, dunes, ksour, Sahara tracks and a night in a desert camp under the stars.
FROM €150
A nomadic desert experience with walking alongside the camels, campfire, Saharan meal and a night in a tent or under the stars.
FROM €550
A sporty quad biking adventure through the dunes of the Tunisian Sahara, with an overnight stay in a desert camp or bivouac depending on the chosen option.
2-DAY TOURS IN THE BERBER REGION FROM DJERBA
FROM €200
An authentic hike in the Dahar mountains, between Berber villages, rocky landscapes and an overnight stay in a traditional troglodyte lodge.
FROM €180
A cultural itinerary to discover the fortified granaries of Tataouine, Chenini, Douiret, Guermassa and the Berber traditions of southern Tunisia.
FROM €215
Discover Tozeur, the oases of Chebika and Tamerza, Ong Jmel, Douz and Matmata on a private 2-day tour from Djerba
FROM €200
A contrasting private tour combining the Berber villages of the Dahar region, an overnight stay in traditional accommodation and the discovery of the Saharan oasis of Ksar Ghilane.
SAHARA TREKS AND DESERT HIKES
For travellers who want to go beyond a simple excursion, our treks and desert hikes offer a deeper immersion
in the Grand Erg Oriental, between dunes, silence, bivouacs and wide-open spaces.
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Travel at the rhythm of the caravan, with camels, bivouacs in the open desert and long walks through the dunes of the Tunisian desert.
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A desert trek for travellers who love remote landscapes, long walks and nights beneath the stars.
FROM €270
A horseback riding experience in the dunes of Douz or the Tunisian Sahara, with bivouac and support adapted to your riding level
DESERT ACTIVITIES FROM DJERBA
Looking for a desert adventure?
Choose between a camel ride, quad biking, a camel trek or a horseback tour.
CAMEL RIDES IN THE DESERT FROM DJERBA
Experience a gentle nomadic-style ride in the Sahara.
FROM €90
Travel to Douz for an immersion in the white dunes of the Tunisian desert, with a camel ride and lunch included according to the program.
FROM €80
Enjoy a camel ride through the ochre dunes of Ksar Ghilane, between the oasis, the hot spring and the landscapes of the Grand Erg Oriental.
QUAD BIKING IN THE SAHARA FROM DJERBA
For travelers looking for adrenaline, freedom and wide-open desert landscapes.
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This private tour combines the thrill of quad biking in the dunes with the more traditional experience of a camel ride in the oasis of Ksar Ghilane.
FROM €190
A sporty desert outing in the dunes of Douz for travelers looking for a more dynamic experience, supervised by desert professionals.
FROM €130
Enjoy a quad biking session in the dunes of Ksar Ghilane, followed by time to relax in the oasis and its natural hot spring.
STAYING IN DJERBA FOR SEVERAL DAYS?
Djerba is much more than beautiful beaches. From Houmt Souk, Djerbahood, the Ghriba Synagogue and Guellala to its beaches, water sports and tours into the Sahara, the island offers countless experiences.
Day Trip on Djerba or Tour from Djerba?
A day trip in Djerba allows you to discover the island itself, while a tour from Djerba takes you towards the desert, Tataouine, Chenini, Ksar Ghilane, Matmata or Douz.
This page covers both options and helps you choose according to the length of your stay and the experience you are looking for.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MULTI-DAY TOUR?
Discover our private tours from Djerba to the Sahara, Tozeur, the mountain oases, Berber villages, Star Wars filming locations and the spectacular landscapes of Southern Tunisia.
WHY CHOOSE A PRIVATE TOUR FROM DJERBA?
Grand Sahara Aventures does not operate shared coach tours. You travel alone, as a couple, with family or friends, in a vehicle reserved exclusively for your group and with dedicated local support throughout the tour.
Departure from your accommodation or Djerba airport
Pick-up is arranged directly from your hotel, guesthouse, accommodation or Djerba airport, according to the arrangements confirmed when you book
A vehicle dedicated to your group
You travel in a private 4x4 or in a vehicle adapted to the number of participants, with no other travellers added to your tour.
An Experienced, Licensed Local Driver and Guide
Your driver and guide knows the tracks, villages, driving times, useful stops and the best moments to enjoy the sites without feeling rushed.
An itinerary adapted to your pace
The private format makes it possible to plan photo stops, adapt the pace for children, spend more time on certain sites and avoid imposed commercial stops.
A local agency based in Djerba
Anoir and Khaled personally assist you in organising your private day trip, desert tour or multi-day journey, in French, English, German or Italian, with a personalised quote according to your dates, hotel and number of participants.
WHY BOOK BEFORE YOU ARRIVE IN DJERBA?
Booking your day trip or tour before you arrive in Djerba allows you to travel with greater peace of mind: your departure is organised in advance, your pick-up is confirmed from your hotel or place of stay, and your program is adapted to your dates, your pace and the number of participants.
Once you arrive, day trips sold through hotels are often organised as shared tours with fixed schedules and standard itineraries.
With Grand Sahara Aventures, you book directly with the local agency that actually organizes your tour: private vehicle, dedicated driver-guide, clear quotation and direct contact before your departure.
Booking in advance is particularly recommended for day trips to Tataouine, Chenini, Ksar Ghilane, Matmata, Douz and the Star Wars filming locations, where distances and timings require careful planning.
BOOK IN ADVANCE WITH FLEXIBLE ARRANGEMENTS
Your tour is prepared in advance, but our organisation remains flexible in case of unexpected changes.
Flight delay, hotel change, tiredness, weather conditions or a change in your travel plans: we can adapt the organisation whenever possible.
Simply let us know as early as possible so we can offer you the best solution according to availability.
Would you like to secure your preferred date before arriving?
Contact us on WhatsApp or request your free quote.
FAQ – DJERBA DAY TRIPS & PRIVATE TOURS
WHAT ARE THE BEST DAY TRIPS FROM DJERBA?
The most popular day trips and tours from Djerba are the Djerba island tour, Tataouine and Chenini, Ksar Ghilane, Matmata and Douz, the Star Wars filming locations, as well as quad biking and camel rides in the desert.
WHICH TOUR IS BEST FOR EXPERIENCING THE DESERT FROM DJERBA?
For a first desert experience from Djerba, Ksar Ghilane is often the best choice.
For a more complete Sahara experience with sunset and an overnight stay in the desert, a two-day tour is more suitable.
CAN YOU VISIT THE DESERT IN ONE DAY FROM DJERBA?
Yes, it is possible to reach Ksar Ghilane or Douz in one day from Djerba.
It is a good option if you have limited time, but you should expect around 3.5 hours each way of driving to reach the desert.
For a more complete experience, with a more relaxed pace and less time spent driving in a single day and a real Saharan atmosphere, we recommend a two-day tour.
WHICH SHOULD YOU CHOOSE: KSAR GHILANE, TATAOUINE OR MATMATA?
Ksar Ghilane is ideal for dunes, the oasis and the hot spring.
Tataouine and Chenini are better suited to travelers interested in Berber villages, ksour and the landscapes of the Dahar region.
Matmata and Douz combine troglodyte houses, local culture and the gateway to the desert.
ARE TOURS FROM DJERBA SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES?
Yes. The private format allows us to adapt the pace for children, with regular breaks, an air-conditioned vehicle and more flexible itineraries than shared tours.
Families particularly enjoy Ksar Ghilane, Matmata, the Djerba island tour and the Star Wars sites.
WHAT TIME DO TOURS FROM DJERBA START?
Departures usually take place between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m., depending on the selected tour, season and location of your accommodation. We confirm the exact pick-up time when you book.
The exact time depends on the chosen tour, the season and your address on the island.
It is confirmed with you at the time of booking.
ARE YOUR TOURS REALLY PRIVATE?
Yes. Once your tour is confirmed, your departure is guaranteed. You do not share the vehicle with other travelers.
The tour is organised only for your group, with a dedicated driver-guide and an itinerary adapted to your pace.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF A PRIVATE TOUR?
Depending on the program, the price includes the private vehicle, fuel, driver and guide, insurance, some entrance fees, the meals mentioned and the organisation of your pick-up.
Optional activities such as quad biking or camel rides are specified in each program.
HOW DO I BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR FROM DJERBA?
Simply complete the enquiry form on the relevant tour page and send us your dates, accommodation, number of participants and any specific requests.
We will reply with a detailed quote and all the practical information.
For some one-day trips, such as Ksar Ghilane, Tataouine and Star Wars, you can also book directly online.
CAN I CANCEL MY BOOKING?
Yes. Day tours without accommodation can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours before departure.
Multi-day tours with accommodation can be cancelled free of charge up to 5 days before departure.
OTHER DEPARTURE POINTS
Not departing from Djerba?
Grand Sahara Aventures also organises private tours departing from Zarzis, Gabès and Tozeur, with itineraries adapted to each departure points.