2-day Ksar Ghilane desert tour: Tisavar Roman fort

Departures from Djerba > Ksar Ghilane 2 days & Desert Overnight

KSAR GHILANE 2-DAY DESERT TOUR FROM DJERBA – SAHARA CAMP

Join the best desert tour from Djerba and discover Ksar Ghilane on a private 2-day Sahara adventure.

This authentic Djerba desert tour takes you deep into the Tunisian Sahara, from Berber villages in the Dahar mountains to the golden dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental.

Enjoy an overnight stay in a traditional Ksar Ghilane desert camp, relax in the natural hot spring oasis, and experience a magical evening under the Sahara stars.

This 2-day Sahara tour from Djerba combines culture, landscapes, and a true desert night experience.

OVERNIGHT IN A SAHARA DESERT CAMP & BERBER VILLAGES

This private 2-day Sahara tour includes an overnight stay in a traditional Ksar Ghilane desert camp, set among the dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental.

Combining cultural discovery and a true desert experience, the journey connects Berber villages in the Dahar mountains with a comfortable camp stay in the Tunisian Sahara, guided by a professional driver and 4x4 vehicle.

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PHOTO GALLERY OF THE TOUR

Voyageurs dans les dunes du Grand Erg Oriental

KSAR GHILANE TWO-DAY TOUR PRICES - FROM DJERBA

For 5 people, price per person	€155
For 4 people, price per person	€175
For 3 people, price per person	€215
For 2 people, price per person	€285

The price includes:

Private Transport: Comfortable 4x4 (or suitable vehicle depending on group) just for you.
Official Guide: ONTT-approved Driver-Guide (Expert of Southern Tunisia).
Full board: From lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 2 (including dinner at the camp).
Accommodation: Overnight stay in a charming fixed campsite (private tent, beds made up).
All visits mentioned in the program.

The following are excluded from the price:

Domestic or international flights
.
Beverages other than water.
Optional extra activities.
Tips and personal purchases.

*Tunisian National Tourist Office

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PROGRAM OF THE 2-DAY TRIP TO KSAR GHILANE

DAY 1: FROM DJERBA TO KSAR GHILANE

(Route: Djerba > Roman Causeway > Tataouine > Desert)

Pick-up from your accommodation in Djerba

We will pick you up in front of your place of stay in Djerba at 7:30 a.m.

You will take the legendary Roman road which connects the island to the continent.

Then you will cross olive groves, surrounded by fascinating semi-desert landscapes.

Flexible photo stops are planned to immortalize these exceptional panoramas.

Photo stop at the salt lake Sebkhet el Melah

First stop at Sebkhet el Melah or Zarzis Lake, a salt lake renowned for its changing hues, a treat for photography enthusiasts.

Visit Tataouine and Ksar Ouled Soltane

Heading to Tataouine. Visit to the spice market and discovery of Ksar Ouled Soltane, a spectacular fortified granary.

Lunch at Guermassa or Ksar Hadada, then visit of Chenini

Lunch at a local restaurant at Guermassa or at Ksar Hadada.
Guided tour of Chenini, where the stone houses blend into the mountain.

Departure to Ksar Ghilane oasis by 4x4

Entering the desert marks the beginning of the adventure in Ksar Ghilane.

What to do in Ksar Ghilane?

Camel ride in the desert: €15/hour.
Quad tour to the ancient Roman fort of Tisavar: €30/hour.
Swim in the natural hot spring which gushes out at 32°c.

These optional activities will be payable to local service providers without reservation.

4x4 transfer to the Sahara camp

Check in, installation and relaxation.
Demonstration of baking bread in the sand.
Tasty dinner followed by a walk in the dunes to admire the starry sky.
Overnight stay in a comfortable private tent.

DAY 2: KSAR GHILANE TO MATMATA

(Travel: Ksar Ghilane > Tamezret > Matmata > Djerba)

Breakfast in the Desert

Start the day with breakfast in the great outdoors, followed by free time to explore the dunes.

Departure for the north of the Berber region: Matmata and Tamezret

Berber Stopover in Tamezret

We resumed our journey towards the village of Tamezret, famous for its stone architecture and ancestral traditions.

Authentic Lunch at a Local's Home

Enjoy a traditional lunch prepared by a local family in their cave home.

A unique moment of exchange.

Discover Matmata and its troglodyte dwellings

Exploration de Matmata et ses fameuses habitations troglodytiques creusées dans la terre pour échapper à la chaleur.

Visit to a cave dwelling with a local resident

Return to Djerba in the late afternoon

After these two days of adventures and discoveries, return to Djerba in the late afternoon, where you will be dropped off in front of your accommodation.

PRACTICAL GUIDE: PREPARING YOUR ADVENTURE

Essentials for the day:

Sun Protection: High protection sunscreen, sunglasses and hat/cap (the desert sun is strong, even in winter).
Swimming & Quad biking: Swimsuits (for the hot spring), beach towel and a shemagh or scarf (essential to protect yourself from the sand on the quad/camel).
Souvenirs: Camera or smartphone with external battery (power bank) so you don't miss anything.

For your comfort at night in the campsite:

Toiletries: Personal toiletry kit and bath towels (the campsite provides bedding, but not towels).
Clothing: The desert has a large temperature range.
Summer: Loose-fitting cotton clothing.
Winter (Nov-Mar): Nights are very cold (sometimes 0°C). Bring a fleece, warm trousers or comfortable sweats to sleep in and enjoy the starry night.
Lighting: A flashlight or headlamp is recommended for moving around the campsite at night.

Please bring cash:

Drinks, tips, and optional activities (Quad/Camel) to be paid on site to local providers.
Comfort Note: Rest assured, at the campsite, sheets, thick blankets and pillows are provided.
You sleep in real beds.

THE TREASURES OF YOUR TOUR (THE BEST OF THE SOUTH)

Sebkhet el Melah :

A salt lake with changing reflections depending on the daylight. A peaceful place, perfect for landscape photography enthusiasts.

Ksar Ouled Soltane:

The best preserved fortified granary in Tunisia with its Ghorfas on 4 floors.
A place steeped in history, the best preserved in the Berber region.

Chenini :

Berber village perched on the heights, offering a spectacular panorama of the desert and the surrounding mountains.

The Ksar Hadada:

A former fortified granary transformed into a Star Wars set. It features typical architecture and a timeless atmosphere.

Ksar Ghilane oasis :

A true gateway to the desert, this oasis marks the transition between the rocky reliefs and the vast dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental.

Matmata :

Famous for its troglodyte houses carved into the rock, this unique place blends Berber culture and the history of cinema.

Tamezret :

Charming hilltop Berber village, renowned for its traditional architecture, steep streets and breathtaking views.