SOUTHERN TUNISIAN TOUR
Oasis, Desert and Berber Villages, 4 days Tour From Tozeur

DISCOVERY OF THE SAHARA, TATAOUINE, DOUZ, CHENINI, NEFTA, KSAR GHILANE, MATMATA, AND MUCH MORE...
From Tozeur, one of the most beautiful oases in Tunisia, set off to discover southern Tunisia on an exclusive 4x4 tour.
For 4 days, let yourself be amazed by the striking landscapes of the desert, the oases, the picturesque villages and the historical sites.
This trip is perfect for those who want to discover the south of Tunisia from East to West and for lovers of wide open spaces, authenticity and traditions.
Program of the Great Southern Sahara Circuit
Day 1: Mountain oasis and cinematic discovery at the Star Wars site.
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Morning: Pick up at your place of stay or at Tozeur airport.
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Departure for the mountain oases: Chebika, Tamerza, and Midès.
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Hike to Chebika to admire its waterfalls and exceptional panoramas.
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Visit Tamerza and its spectacular canyons.
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Lunch: At the restaurant in Tamerza.
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Afternoon: Visit the set of "Mos Espa" (Star Wars) and the natural site of Ong Jmal.
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Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at the gîte-hotel in Tozeur.
Day 2: Chott El Jerid, Douz and the desert oasis, Ksar Ghilane.
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Morning: Crossing the Chott El Jerid, the famous salt lake with mysterious reflections.
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Visit the irrigation system of the Kébili palm grove and the petrified dunes.
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Lunch: In a traditional restaurant in Douz.
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Afternoon: Immersion in the great Erg Oriental, the Tunisian desert.
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Departure for Ksar Ghilane by track or road (depending on the season).
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Possibility of a camel or quad ride (optional to be paid on site without reservation).
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Swimming in the oasis spring, heated to 32° (optional).
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Evening: Night in a Saharan camp with sunset, demonstration of baking sand bread, and dinner at the restaurant and night in a Saharan tent under the stars of the Sahara.
Day 3: Cultural exploration and Berber villages of the Tataouine region.
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Morning: Free time in the dunes of the Eastern Sahara.
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Visit Ksar Ouled Soltane, an ancient Berber granary.
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Lunch: In a typical restaurant in the village of Guermassa.
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Afternoon: Visit Chenini and Ksar Hadada, places steeped in history.
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Evening: Dinner and night in a troglodyte lodge, a unique immersion in Berber culture.
Day 4: Visit of Matmata and return to Tozeur.
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Morning: Exploration of the troglodyte houses of Matmata.
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Visit the Berber museum for a cultural immersion.
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Lunch: At a local’s home in Tamezret, for an authentic experience.
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Afternoon: Return to Tozeur with a mint tea break in a typical café.
Learn more
Tozeur and its surroundings Tozeur, an oasis town in the heart of southern Tunisia, is renowned for its vast palm groves and unique ochre brick architecture. It was a crossroads of caravan routes, linking the cities of the Maghreb to sub-Saharan Africa. The nearby Corbeille de Nefta is an exceptional natural site with lush vegetation and fresh water springs. Mountain oases: Chebika, Tamerza, and Midès These villages perched in the mountains offer striking landscapes. Chebika is known for its waterfall and its green palm groves. Tamerza, an ancient Roman city, features towering canyons and an ancient abandoned city. Midès, close to the Algerian border, is famous for its spectacular gorges. Chott El Jerid This vast salt lake, the largest in Tunisia, is a breathtaking sight. During the crossing, the reflections of the sun create bewitching mirages. It is a magical place for photography enthusiasts. Douz, the gateway to the desert This city, nicknamed "the gateway to the desert", is the ideal starting point to explore the dunes of the eastern erg. Douz hosts the International Sahara Festival every year, celebrating Bedouin traditions. Ksar Ghilane Located on the edge of the desert, this oasis is a haven of peace. It offers a hot spring ideal for a relaxing swim and dunes perfect for activities such as quad biking or camel rides. Chenini and the ksour Chenini is a Berber village perched on a hill, surrounded by ksour (ancient fortified granaries). These structures bear witness to the architectural ingenuity of the Berber populations to store their crops. Matmata Matmata is famous for its cave dwellings carved into the rock. These houses, which offer a pleasant temperature all year round, are still inhabited. The area has also been used as a setting for many films, such as Star Wars.
Practical information
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Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
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Transport: comfortable 4x4 with professional driver guide.
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Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse and camp in the desert.
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Included: Meals, entrances to sites and activities mentioned.
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PRICES FOR THE GRAND SOUTERN TUNISIAN TOUR
Nights in a guest house in Tozeur
Pour 2 personnes, prix par personne | 730 € |
Pour 3 personnes, prix par personne | 540 € |
Pour 4 personnes, prix par personne | 460 € |
Pour 5 personnes, prix par personne | 400 € |
Nights at the 4* Ksar rouge hotel in Tozeur
Pour 2 personnes, prix par personne | 800 € |
Pour 3 personnes, prix par personne | 630 € |
Pour 4 personnes, prix par personne | 540 € |
Pour 5 personnes, prix par personne | 480 € |
The price includes:
Private 4x4 transport.
The services of an ONTT* approved guide.
Full board, from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day.
Entrance fees to visits included in the program
Excluded from the price:
National or international flights.
The drinks.
Optional extra activities.
Tips and personal purchases.
*Tunisian National Tourist Office
This circuit can also be done from DJERBA,