2-Day Desert Adventure from Djerba to Ksar Ghilane with Berber Villages
Highlights
Djerba, Matmata, Chenini
Group Tour
2 Days
Easy
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian
Languages
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian
Description
Embark on a two-day cultural and desert adventure from Djerba to Ksar Ghilane, perfect for travelers seeking both history and natural beauty. Visit the mountain village of Chenini, explore the troglodyte homes of Matmata, and immerse yourself in traditional Berber life. Journey across the vast desert landscape by 4x4 to the remote oasis of Ksar Ghilane. Relax in a natural hot spring, enjoy optional camel or quad rides to a Roman fort, and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars. Discover ancient ksars, meet local families, and savor traditional Tunisian cuisine.
Itinerary
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Day 1. Djerba – Tataouine – Chenini – Ksar Ghilane (Overnight in Desert Camp)
- Depart early from your hotel in Djerba. Cross the Roman Causeway to reach the mainland.
Stop for photos at the salt lake of Chahbania. Admire the sparkling desert reflections.
Take a short break. Receive a program briefing highlighting the day’s schedule.
Continue to Tataouine. Enjoy free time to stroll through its colorful local market.
Visit Ksar Ouled Soltan. Discover a well-preserved Berber granary ideal for historical photography.
Explore the mountain village of Chenini. Discover rock-carved homes and learn about Berber heritage.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Taste traditional Berber specialties.
Embark on a 4x4 adventure along sandy desert trails toward the Ksar Ghilane oasis.
Arrive at Ksar Ghilane. Participate in optional activities such as camel rides, quad biking to a Roman fort, or a swim in the natural hot spring.
Settle into a desert camp (Zmela or similar) nestled at the foot of sand dunes.
Watch the sunset over the desert. Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner under the stars.
Relax around a campfire. Spend the night in a tent beneath the starry sky.
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Day 2. Ksar Ghilane – Matmata – Tamazret – Toujane – Return to Djerba
- Wake up gently. Enjoy breakfast at the desert camp.
Depart by 4x4. Stop in the mountain village of Tamazret for panoramic views and photos.
Continue to Matmata. Explore its iconic troglodyte houses carved into the earth.
Visit a traditional underground home. Meet a Berber family living there.
Share lunch with a local family inside one of the troglodyte homes. Learn about their daily life.
Travel to the perched village of Toujane. Enjoy its stunning mountain backdrop.
Pause for photographs. Take in the scenery before heading back.
Return to your hotel in Djerba in the late afternoon. Conclude your desert journey.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |