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EXCURSIONS AND TOURS FROM ZARZIS

4x4 Tunisian desert: Adventures and excursions departing from Zarzis.

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ZARZIS, GATEWAY TO THE DJEBEL DAHAR, TATAOUINE AND SOUTHERN TUNISIA

Starting from Zarzis, southern Tunisia opens up to you as a territory of contrasts and wide open spaces.

Between the Berber villages of Djebel Dahar, the lunar landscapes of Tataouine and the first dunes of the Sahara, each route reveals a different facet of this authentic region.

In a private 4x4, you quickly leave the coast to reach iconic sites like Matmata, Chenini or Ksar Ghilane, while benefiting from a local guide who knows the roads, tracks and travel times perfectly.

Whether you opt for a day trip or a multi-day tour, departing from Zarzis offers smooth and logical access to the wonders of southern Tunisia.

Things to do from Zarzis?

  • Day trip to Tataouine , Chenini , the ksour and the Berber villages.
     

  • Star Wars Day tour on the filming locations of films made in the region.
     

  • Tour to Douz , the gateway to the desert , and to Matmata and its troglodyte houses.
     

  • Experience to the oasis of Ksar Ghilane or to Douz in the Tunisian desert.
     

  • Quad ride tour in the Tunisian desert.
     

  • Camel ride experience in the Tunisian desert to Ksar Ghilane or Douz.

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DAY TRIPS FROM ZARZIS

Our day trips from Zarzis are designed to help you discover the essentials of southern Tunisia in a private 4x4: Berber villages, oases, dunes, and mythical Star Wars sites.

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Tataouine and Chenini day trip: Typical Berber villages departing from Zarzis.

TATAOUINE AND CHENINI DAY TRIP
BERBER FORTIFIED VILLAGES

STARTING FROM €60

Travel from Zarzis to explore Tataouine’s ksour and the cliffside village of Chenini.

Ksar Ghilane day tour Saharan dunes and oasis departing from Zarzis.

KSAR GHILANE – DESERT OASIS IN 4X4

STARTING FROM €65

Head out from Zarzis to Ksar Ghilane: hot spring, desert dunes and 4x4 ride through the Sahara.

Star Wars day tour: Sidi Idriss Hotel departing from Zarzis, Lars farm and Luke Skywalker house.

STAR WARS DAY TRIP
FILMING LOCATIONS - MOS ESPA

STARTING FROM €85

Explore Star Wars filming locations from Zarzis: Matmata, Ksar Hadada, Médenine and Chenini.

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4x4 Zarzis: Desert adventure and Tunisian troglodyte dwellings departing from Zarzis.

MATMATA AND DOUZ
CAVE HOUSES AND DESERT DUNES

STARTING FROM €85

From Zarzis, explore Matmata’s cave dwellings and the sweeping Sahara dunes near Douz.

Camel tour at Douz: Authentic desert experience departing from Zarzis.

DOUZ – CAMEL DAY TRIP IN THE SAHARA

STARTING FROM €90

Travel from Zarzis to Douz for a full-day camel ride, traditional lunch and stunning Saharan views.

Ksar Ghilane camet tour: Dune exploration departing from Zarzis.

KSAR GHILANE – CAMEL RIDE IN THE OASIS

STARTING FROM €80

From Zarzis, enjoy a camel trek through Ksar Ghilane’s dunes, followed by a hot spring swim and desert lunch.

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Quad and camel at Ksar Ghilane: Desert adventure departing from Zarzis.

KSAR GHILANE – CAMEL & QUAD COMBO

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From Zarzis to Ksar Ghilane: enjoy both a camel ride and a quad tour, with lunch and hot spring swim.

Quad Ksar Ghilane: Immersive day trip departing from Zarzis.

QUAD BIKE RIDE IN DOUZ – 3 HOURS IN THE DESERT

STARTING FROM €130

Starting from Zarzis, experience 3 intense hours in the Douz desert on your quad bike.

Quad Douz: Unique desert adventure departing from Zarzis.

KSAR GHILANE – DESERT AND OASIS BY QUAD

STARTING FROM €190

Explore the Ksar Ghilane dunes by quad bike from Zarzis. Oasis break, lunch and adventure guaranteed.

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2-DAY CULTURAL TOURS FROM ZARZIS

For a deeper immersion, our multi-day tours departing from Zarzis combine desert, oasis, Berber villages and Saharan bivouacs.
In a private 4x4, you cross southern Tunisia at your own pace, far from the classic tourist routes.

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Trek Djebel Dahar: Discovering Berber mountains departing from Zarzis.

TATAOUINE BERBER TREK 
DISCOVER THE DJEBEL DAHAR

STARTING FROM €200

Two-day trek from Zarzis to Tataouine: mountains, ksour and Berber traditions.

Tataouine 2-day tour: Traditional Berber architecture departing from Zarzis.

TATAOUINE 2-DAY TOUR   
BERBER HERITAGE EXPERIENCE

STARTING FROM €180

Cultural tour from Zarzis with an overnight stay in a troglodyte guesthouse, visits to ksour, and discovery of local culinary specialties.

2-day tour to Ksar Ghilane: Dunes and desert night departing from Zarzis.

KSAR GHILANE   
2-DAY DESERT & CAMP EXPERIENCE

STARTING FROM €155

Departure from Zarzis for a 2-day tour to Ksar Ghilane, including an overnight stay in a desert tent, a relaxing soak in the hot spring, and a cultural discovery of the Berber region from Ksar Ghilane to Matmata.

DESERT & OFF-ROAD TOURS FROM ZARZIS

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Trek Djebel Dahar: Unique desert landscapes departing from Zarzis.

DJEBEL DAHAR TREK – VIEWS AND EXPERIENCE

STARTING FROM €200

Trek from Zarzis through Dahar’s peaks and trails, discovering traditional villages.

Desert bivouac: Starry night in the Sahara, departing Zarzis.

SAHARA BIVOUAC – NIGHT UNDER THE STARS

STARTING FROM €150

From Zarzis, hike into the Sahara and enjoy a night in a traditional desert bivouac.

2-day quad desert tour: Adventure across the dunes departing from Zarzis.

QUAD BIKING
2 DAYS OF DESERT EXPLORATION

STARTING FROM €550

Two-day quad raid from Zarzis through dunes, tracks and a night in the desert.

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Tataouine trek: Mountains and unusual desert night departing from Zarzis.

TATAOUINE TREK – WITH DESERT OVERNIGHT

STARTING FROM €360

Three-day trek from Zarzis with Berber village visits, troglodyte lodging and desert camp in Ksar Ghilane.

South Tunisian 4-day tour: Oases and Midès canyon departing from Zarzis.

TUNISIAN GRAND SOUTH TOUR
4 DAYS BETWEEN DESERT AND KSOUR

STARTING FROM €485

4-day tour from Zarzis to Tozeur through mountain oases, Berber villages and Saharan landscapes.

Star Wars Tunisia tour: Iconic film sets departing from Zarzis.

STAR WARS TUNISIA 4-DAY TOUR
MOS ESPA SETTINGS

STARTING FROM €400

3 to 4-day tour from Zarzis to iconic Star Wars filming sites: Mos Espa, Matmata, Ksar Hadada, Sidi Bouhlel.

SAHARA TREKKING & NOMADIC ADVENTURES

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Camel trekking: Immersion in Sahara dunes departing from Zarzis.

CAMEL TREK – 3 TO 6 DAYS IN THE SAHARA

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Departing from Zarzis, enjoy 3 to 6 days of camel trekking through the Sahara, sleeping in desert camps.

Desert trekking: Unique dunes and landscapes departing from Zarzis.

DESERT TREK – 5-DAY NOMADIC ADVENTURE

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From Zarzis, experience 5 days of camel trekking, desert bivouacs and nomadic immersion.

4x4 desert tour: Vast expanses of the Sahara departing from Zarzis.

4X4 DESERT EXPEDITION   
4 DAYS OF SAHARA WILDERNESS

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4-day 4x4 adventure from Zarzis across the Sahara: Tembaine dunes, Houidath Erreched lake and nights in desert camps.

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Horseback riding: Enchanting dunes and landscapes departing from Zarzis.

HORSEBACK RIDE – 2 DAYS IN THE DUNES

STARTING FROM €270

Horseback trek from Zarzis to Douz, with desert views and overnight stay in a bivouac.

Sahara Festival: Saharan cultural celebration departing from Zarzis.

SAHARA FESTIVAL IN DOUZ – FROM ZARZIS

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Attend the Sahara Festival in Douz: music, camel races and traditions. Round trip from Zarzis included.

New Year's Eve desert: Festive and magical evening under the stars departing from Zarzis.

NEW YEAR’S EVE IN THE DESERT 
SAHARA CELEBRATION

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve from Zarzis in the Sahara: festive dinner, music and a magical night in the dunes.

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CHOOSE A DIFFERENT DEPARTURE CITY?

You are not staying in Zarzis?

Each departure city provides access to routes adapted to your place of stay in southern Tunisia.

You can also find our excursions and tours departing from: Djerba, Gabès or Tozeur.

Day trip from Djerba

Day trip from Gabès

Day trip from Tozeur

GRAND-SAHARA-AVENTURES

YOUR TRAVEL AGENCY IN DJERBA

Sales department:

Anoir - (+216) 53 408 530 - WhatsApp

 

Logistics service:

Khaled - (+216) 53 409 912 - WhatsApp

 

Environment Avenue, Midoun

4116 DJERBA TUNISIA
Agency registration number: Cat A: 1827090/W

Grand Sahara Aventures travel agency in Djerba, specialist in private trips to the Tunisian Sahara
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