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Tunisia · Desert Safari
The journey
Discover Tunisia's desert heart on this immersive 3-day journey through history, oases, and Sahara landscapes. Travel from the sacred city of Kairouan to Tozeur's palm-filled medina, explore the mountain oases of Chebika and Tameghza by 4x4, and cross the shimmering salt flats of Chott El Jerid. Enjoy a magical night in a Douz desert camp before visiting Matmata's troglodyte homes and the impressive Roman amphitheatre of El Jem.
Overnight in a desert camp in Douz with a Berber dinner.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Pickup from Tunis, Sousse, Hammamet, or Monastir.
Visit Kairouan: the Great Mosque of Okba Ibn Nafa'a, the Mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi, and the medina.
Drive to Tozeur for an overnight stay at a hotel.
Explore Chebika Waterfall and the Tameghza oasis.
Enjoy scenic views at Ong Jmal.
Visit the Tozeur medina.
Make a pit stop at Chott El Jerid salt lake.
Overnight in a desert camp in Douz with a Berber dinner.
Stop at Tamezret en route to Matmata.
Visit the troglodyte houses and Hotel Sidi Driss.
Explore the Roman Colosseum at El Jem.
Transfer for departure.
Where this trip takes you
Chebika and Tameghza oases, Chott El Jerid salt flats, Douz desert camp
The route
The fine print
One night of accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Tozeur
One night of accommodation in a desert camp in Douz
Services of a professional tour guide approved by the Tunisian Tourism Office
Private, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
Meals including two breakfasts and two dinners
All local taxes
Entrance fees for all sites and activities mentioned in the itinerary
Carpet weaving workshop experience
Half-day 4x4 safari excursion to the mountain oases of Chebika, Tameghza, and Ong Jmal
Culinary experiences including dates tasting, olive oil and honey tasting, sand bread preparation, and a traditional Berber dinner at the desert camp
Things prohibited on the tour:
Pets (except assistance dogs)
Hats
Drones
Intoxication
Jewelry
Red wine
Alcohol and drugs
Glass objects
Chewing gum
Feeding animals
Electric wheelchairs
Fireworks
Explosive substances
Alcoholic drinks inside the vehicle
Touching animals
Riding animals
Making noise
Making fire
Nudity
Logistics
Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kairouan.
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Create your own adventure
Say goodbye to travel stress.
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