Tunisia · Desert Adventure

6-Day Sahara Desert Adventure from Djerba with Camel Trek and Star Wars Sites

6 Days Round trip from 2J58+CGJ Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Sabkhet el Melh Salt Lake for stunning photo opportunities
  • 02 Explore Chenini and Matmata, ancient Berber villages with troglodyte homes
  • 03 Discover iconic Star Wars filming sites including Ksar Haddada and Ong Jmel
  • 04 Experience two days of camel trekking through the dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental
  • 05 Spend multiple nights in traditional desert camps under star-filled skies
  • 06 Visit the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza, and Midès with dramatic canyons and palm groves

Embark on an immersive 6-day 4x4 desert adventure from Djerba through southern Tunisia's most breathtaking landscapes. Explore ancient Berber villages like Chenini and Matmata, visit iconic Star Wars filming locations such as Ksar Haddada and Ong Jmel, and relax in natural oases like Ksar Ghilaine. Experience peaceful camel treks across the Sahara, marvel at salt lakes and mountain canyons, and spend magical nights under star-filled desert skies in traditional camps.

Arrive at Ksar Ghilaine, a desert oasis known for its natural hot spring.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Matmata, Douz, Tozeur, Djerba, Chenini, Ksar Hadada
Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

From Djerba to Chenini, Ksar Haddada, and Ksar Ghilaine

  • Depart early from Djerba in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle.
  • Reach Sabkhet el Melh Salt Lake and capture stunning photographs of its vibrant, reflective landscape.

  • Continue to Chenini and explore the ancient Berber village with its troglodyte homes carved into the mountain.

  • Visit Ksar Haddada, a historic fortified village and Star Wars filming site.

  • Arrive at Ksar Ghilaine, a desert oasis known for its natural hot spring.

  • Relax and refresh before embarking on an off-road drive into the dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental.

  • Reach your desert camp, enjoy dinner, and spend the night under the stars.

2
Day 02

A Peaceful Day in the Sahara

  • Wake up early and enjoy a peaceful breakfast as the sun rises over the dunes.
  • Spend the morning exploring or relaxing in the stillness of the Sahara.

  • Have lunch at the desert camp and enjoy leisure time.

  • Savor a warm dinner by the campfire.

Sleep in your private tent amid the vast desert landscape.

3
Day 03

Douz and the Start of Your Camel Trek

  • Have breakfast and depart for Douz, the "Gateway to the Sahara."
  • Enjoy a traditional Tunisian lunch in the town.

  • Meet your camel driver and begin a tranquil camel trek into the desert.

  • Let the camels carry your gear as you walk among the towering dunes.

  • Arrive at your bivouac camp and enjoy dinner by the fire.

Spend the night under the open sky in the silence of the Sahara.

4
Day 04

Camel Trek Through the Sahara Dunes

  • Eat breakfast and resume your camel journey through the ever-changing dunes.
  • Stop for lunch along the route with your camel team.

  • Take in the vastness and raw beauty of the Sahara while trekking.

  • Settle at your new desert camp as the sun sets.

Dine under the stars and sleep in your desert bivouac.

5
Day 05

Tozeur and the Mountain Oases

  • Enjoy breakfast and depart for Tozeur, passing through the expansive Chott El Jerid salt flats.
  • Have lunch upon arrival in Tozeur.

  • Visit the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza, and Midès.

  • Explore canyons, palm groves, and natural springs used in Star Wars filming.

  • Return to your guesthouse in Tozeur for dinner and an overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Ong Jmel, Matmata, and Toujane

  • Begin the day with breakfast and travel to Ong Jmel, an iconic Star Wars location.
  • Continue to Matmata and explore the unique troglodyte homes built underground.

  • Enjoy lunch in a traditional setting.

  • Visit the scenic Berber village of Toujane and admire its mountain vistas and stone architecture.

  • Return to your accommodation, completing a journey filled with desert wonders and cultural heritage.

Sabkhet el Melh Salt Lake, dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental, Ong Jmel, Matmata

Where this trip takes you

Sabkhet el Melh Salt Lake, dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental, Ong Jmel, Matmata

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 2J58+CGJ 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your location in Djerba or Zarzis
  • Private 4x4 Jeep transportation for 6 days

  • Professional driver throughout the tour

  • Licensed tour guide services

  • Daily breakfast

  • Daily lunch

  • Daily dinner

  • Camel ride experience

  • Camel driver and support team

  • Desert camping accommodations

  • Hotel accommodation in Tozeur

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks

  • Quad tour (optional activity)

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Djerba Midun, Tunisia
Tour start
2J58+CGJ, Ksar Ghilane, Tunisie
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in 2J58+CGJ.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €697.50 — €1,820.00
Double Sharing €697.50 — €910.00

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