Tunisia · Village Tours

8-Hour Southern Tunisia Tour with Chenini and Troglodyte Dwellings

8 Hours Round trip from Djerba Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Capture stunning photos at the Salt Lake of Chahbania
  • 02 Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the Tataouine market
  • 03 Explore the historic charm of the Berber village of Chenini with a local guide
  • 04 Relax with a refreshing swim in the natural hot water spring of Ksar Ghilane
  • 05 Witness a breathtaking desert sunset at a picturesque campsite
  • 06 Experience traditional Berber hospitality in a troglodyte house

Embark on an 8-hour journey through southern Tunisia, beginning at the Salt Lake of Chahbania before exploring the local market of Tataouine. Continue to the beautiful Berber village of Chenini with a local guide, then enjoy a swim in the natural hot water spring of Ksar Ghilane. The experience also includes a desert sunset at camp, a visit to a troglodyte house to meet a Berber family, and a stop at the Sidi Idriss hotel, known as a filming location for Star Wars.

Chenini is one of southern Tunisia's most beautiful Berber villages.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Tatouine, Matmata, Djerba, Chenini
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

From Chahbania Salt Lake to Chenini and Troglodyte Dwellings

  • Drop in at the Salt Lake of Chahbania: The day's first stop is the Salt Lake of Chahbania. Enjoy a 15-minute photo break, during which you can admire the white salty lake and listen to your guide present the detailed program for the day.

  • Explore the local market of Tataouine: Once in Tataouine, take 40 minutes of free time to stroll around the local market, bargain, and discover real local life.

  • Tour the Berber village of Chenini: Chenini is one of southern Tunisia's most beautiful Berber villages. Discover it with a local guide - a Berber - during a 1-hour stroll, and visit its different components, including the oil mill, the houses dug into the mountain, the mosque, and more.

  • Roam at the hot water spring: Enjoy a swim in the natural hot water spring of Ksar Ghilane.

  • Stop by the camp: Watch the sunset by the sand dunes, settle into your tent, and enjoy a Berber night.

  • Pop into a troglodyte house: Meet the locals and visit a Berber family in their troglodyte house, dug underground. Taste good tea and learn more about their traditions.

  • Stroll through Sidi Idriss: Visit this troglodyte hotel, which served as a shooting location for some Star Wars scenes, and discover the remaining sets.

  • Wrap up at the Berber village of Toujabe: Enjoy a visit to the Berber village and learn more about these tribes.

Salt Lake of Chahbania, Tataouine market, Chenini village, Ksar Ghilane hot spring

Where this trip takes you

Salt Lake of Chahbania, Tataouine market, Chenini village, Ksar Ghilane hot spring

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Djerba 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking guide and driver
  • Private A/C vehicle during the tour (2 days)
  • Services of a licensed driver during the tour
  • Mid-day lunches during the tour (excluding drinks)
  • Accommodation in a double tent with half board at a desert camp

What's Not Included

  • Any private expenses
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Cancellation and repatriation insurance
  • Extra activities booked on site

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Sun glasses
  • Sun hat

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Djerba.

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