Tunisia · Desert Adventure

2-Day Desert Tour from Djerba with Ksar Ghilane Camp Night

2 Days Round trip from Djerba Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the picturesque Chahbania Salt Lake and the Tataouine market
  • 02 Swim in the famous hot spring at Ksar Ghilane
  • 03 Watch a beautiful desert sunset from Zmela Camp
  • 04 Explore Chenini and other traditional Berber villages
  • 05 Step inside a troglodyte house and meet locals over tea

Discover the Tunisian desert on this 2-day journey from Djerba through Chahbania, Chenini, Ksar Ghilane and Matmata. Capture the beautiful landscape at Chahbania Salt Lake, swim in the famous hot spring at Ksar Ghilane, and enjoy a beautiful desert sunset at Zmela Camp before spending the night in a tent. Visit Berber villages, explore a troglodyte house, interact with locals over tea, and shop for souvenirs in Tataouine along the way.

Capture the beautiful landscape at Chahbania Salt Lake, swim in the famous hot spring at Ksar Ghilane, and enjoy a beautiful desert sunset at Zmela Camp before spending the night in a tent.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Tatouine, Djerba, Chenini, Ksar Hadada
Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Chahbania, Chenini and Ksar Ghilane Desert Camp

  • Pick up from your location in Djerba or Zarzis.

  • Head to the picturesque salt lake of Chahbania and stroll through the alleys of the Tataouine market nearby, famous for its patisserie "les cornes de gazelle".

  • Walk through Chenini, a Berber village, and stop for a hearty lunch in a local restaurant.

  • Leave the tarmac and continue on desert tracks for about 2 hours into the Tunisian desert.

  • Arrive at Ksar Ghilane and enjoy a relaxing swim in its famous hot spring.

    • Optionally, ride a quad or dromedary in the dunes.

  • Head to the desert camp to view one of the most beautiful sunsets.

  • Attend a demonstration of the production of sand bread, baked in the embers, before dinner.

Overnight at a desert camp.

2
Day 02

Tamazret, Sidi Driss and Toujane Villages

  • Enjoy breakfast at the campsite restaurant and head to Tamazret, a Berber village, where you will be served traditional tea with rosemary and almonds.

  • Continue to a troglodyte house, where you will be greeted by a plate of olive oil and honey, served with bread and tea prepared by your host.

  • Have lunch at the famous Hotel Sidi Driss, the shooting location for some scenes from Star Wars.

  • Drive to Djerba through the famous Berber village of Toujane, an ochre village hidden between two mountains.

Chahbania Salt Lake, Chenini village, Ksar Ghilane hot spring, Zmela Camp

Where this trip takes you

Chahbania Salt Lake, Chenini village, Ksar Ghilane hot spring, Zmela Camp

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Djerba 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4

  • Licensed English-speaking Tunisia tour guide

  • Licensed Tunisian driver

  • Lunch on days 1 and 2 in local restaurants

  • Overnight in a tent at Ksar Ghilane, including dinner and breakfast

  • Our services and assistance 24/7

What's Not Included

  • Drinks

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Extra activities such as quad biking

What to bring

  • Walking shoes

  • Towel and toiletries

  • Pocket money

  • Sunscreen

  • Sunglasses

  • Jacket for winter

Know before you go

  • This program can be customized according to your interests.

  • This tour is available in the following languages: Arabic, Armenian, English, French, German and Italian.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Djerba, Houmt Souk, Tunisia
Tour start
Djerba, Tunisia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Djerba.

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