TREK FROM DOUIRET TO CHENINI DEPARTING FROM ZARZIS

Three hikers trekking in the Djebel Dahar from Zarzis

TWO-DAY TREK THROUGH THE HILLTOP VILLAGES OF CHENINI AND DOUIRET – EXCURSION FROM ZARZIS

An immersive trek through the Djebel Dahar, from Chenini to Douiret

Experience a unique hiking circuit through the Djebel Dahar, discovering the hilltop Berber villages of Chenini and Douiret.

Day 1: Zarzis – Douiret – Chenini – Douiret:

Departure at 6 AM from Zarzis, heading to Douiret via the Tataouine region.

The trek starts with a 3.5-hour hike through the Djebel Dahar to Chenini, where a local lunch awaits.

The afternoon trek lasts 2.5 hours back to Douiret, passing by the sacred site of the Seven Sleepers, a legendary Berber landmark.

Evening in a troglodyte lodge with a traditional dinner.

Day 2: Douiret – Chenini – Ksar Guermassa – Zarzis:

Morning 4x4 transfer to Chenini, where a 3.5-hour trek to Ksar Guermassa begins.

Lunch in an authentic setting before visiting Ksar Guermassa, a fine example of traditional Berber architecture.

After 1.5 hours of exploration, return by 4x4 to Zarzis, crossing the Tataouine region.

TREK HIKING IN CHENINI AND DOUIRET DEPARTING FROM ZARZIS NIGHT IN TROGLODYTIC COTTAGE

Day 1

Departure at 6 am from your place of stay in Zarzis.
Direction the village of Douiret 2h30 drive.
Departure for the one-day trek in Jebel Dahar.
From Douiret to Chenini. Duration 3.5 hours.
Lunch at Chenini.
From Chenini via 7 sleepers back to Douiret. Duration 2.5 hours.
Dinner and night in a troglodyte lodge.

Day 2

After breakfast.
Departure by 4X4 car for Chenini, 45 min.
Departure of the trek from Chenini to Ksar Guermassa. Duration 3.5 hours.
Lunch in Guermassa.
Visit of Ksar Guermassa. Duration 1h30.
Departure for the return to Zarzis in 4X4.
Drop off at your place of stay in Zarzis.

TREK PRICES

For 5 people, price per person	€200
For 4 people, price per person	€225
For 3 people, price per person	€270
For 2 people, price per person	€365

The price includes:

Private 4x4 transport.
The services of an ONTT* approved guide.
The guided trek, meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day.
Accommodation in a troglodyte cottage.
Entrance fees to visits included in the program.

Excluded from the tariff:

National or international flights.
The drinks.
Optional extra activities.
Tips and personal purchases.

*Tunisian National Tourist Office

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Learn more about the trek locations

Chenini
Located 18 km west of Tataouine, Chenini is one of the most impressive and most visited sites in southern Tunisia.

Perched on a rocky ridge, this Berber village offers a spectacular panorama over the Djebel Dahar.

Upon arrival, you will be fascinated by its troglodyte dwellings, carved directly into the rock, a testament to an ancient way of life adapted to the region’s arid conditions.

The road to Chenini is a true immersion in a breathtaking natural setting.
Nestled at the bottom of a narrow gorge, the village appears like a fortified ruin, with its massive caves carved into the mountainside.

From Chenini, it is possible to embark on a two-hour trek through the hills to reach Douiret, another iconic site of the Djebel Dahar.

Douiret
Douiret is an ancient Berber village, known for its ksar, perched on one of the most strategic heights of the Djebel Dahar.
This fortified granary was once used to store essential food supplies such as olive oil, barley, wheat, dried figs, and dates.

Around Douiret, four smaller ksour were built on the surrounding hilltops, positioned at the four cardinal points to monitor and defend the area.

The village is divided into two parts:

The old village, carved into the rock, consists of troglodyte dwellings known as ghiren (plural of ghar, meaning cave).

Each dwelling still bears the name of the family that once occupied it.

The new village, built along the hillside, where some houses have been restored and are still inhabited.

Douiret is a place full of history, offering spectacular views of the rugged and arid Dahar landscapes.

Ksar Guermassa
Ksar Guermassa is another hidden gem of the Djebel Dahar.

This Berber village is perched on a hillside, surrounded by steep ridges that enhance its isolated and dramatic setting.

In the past, inhabitants lived in caves carved into the softer layers of rock, alternating with harder stone formations.

These multi-level underground dwellings provided natural protection against the heat and invasions.

Reaching Ksar Guermassa requires a 4x4 vehicle, as the routes are steep and remote.

Taking the road to Guermassa is like stepping into a timeless journey, where the legacy of Berber civilizations remains vividly present.