2-Day Sahara Adventure from Hammamet with Private Desert Camp

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit a local family living in caves in Matmata and taste homemade bread and olive oil
• 02 Explore Star Wars filming locations in southern Tunisia
• 03 Enjoy optional camel riding or quad biking in Douz
• 04 Spend a night at a private Sahara camp with dinner, music, and a campfire under the stars
• 05 Discover the vast salt lake, the Medina of Tozeur, Chebika Oasis, and Temegza Waterfall

A private camp will be created for you in the Sahara on this enriching 2-day tour from Hammamet. Explore Matmata's cave dwellings, savour homemade bread and olive oil with a local family, and delve into Star Wars filming locations before continuing to Douz for optional camel riding or quad biking. Venture deep into the Sahara Desert for a night under the stars, with dinner and music around a campfire. On the second day, discover the vast salt lake, the historic Medina of Tozeur, Chebika Oasis, and the scenic Temegza Waterfall.

Venture 25 km into the Sahara Desert and set up camp, with tents, sleeping bags, and blankets provided.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hammamet, Matmata, Douz, Tozeur, El Djem

Languages Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

El Djem, Matmata, Douz and a Night in the Sahara

• Travel from Tunis, Hammamet, or Sousse and head to the El Jem Colosseum in El Djem.
• Visit a local family living in caves in Matmata to taste their bread and olive oil.
• Explore Star Wars filming locations.
• Enjoy a traditional meal for lunch.
• Continue to Douz for optional camel riding or quad biking activities.
• Venture 25 km into the Sahara Desert and set up camp, with tents, sleeping bags, and blankets provided.
• Conclude the day with dinner, music, and a campfire under the stars.

2

Day 02

Tozeur, Chebika Oasis and Temegza Waterfall

• Explore the vast salt lake and marvel at its unique landscape.
• Wander through the historic Medina of Tozeur.
• Enjoy a 25-minute trek to Chebika Oasis, surrounded by lush palm trees and picturesque scenery.
• Visit the Temegza Waterfall and admire its natural beauty and tranquil surroundings.
• Depart for the northern part of the region to conclude your tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Meals
• Water with meals and at the camp
• Entrance fees to the Colosseum of El Jem

What's Not Included

• Camel ride or quad bike ride

Know before you go

• This is a private tour.
• There should be at least two people.
• Two people will travel in a comfortable classic car.
• Three guests or more will travel by jeep.
• This is a guided tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hammamet, Tunisie

Tour start

Hammamet, Tunisie

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.