Itinerary

1. Day 1: Tunis – El Jem – Matmata – Tamezret – Douz

   • Depart from Tunis in the morning.

   • Stop for photographs at the impressive Roman amphitheater in El Jem.

   • Visit the famous troglodyte homes in Matmata, traditional underground Berber dwellings.

   • Pass through the charming Berber village of Tamezret.

   • Arrive in Douz, known as the Gateway to the Desert.

   • Optional camel ride or quad biking experience at sunset over the sand dunes.

   • Experience sand bread preparation, a traditional desert culinary practice.

   • Enjoy a Bedouin-style dinner around the campfire.

   Overnight stay in a traditional desert camp in Douz.

2. Day 2: Douz – Chott El Jerid – Tozeur – Nefta

   • Breakfast at the desert camp.

   • Drive across the vast Chott El Jerid salt lake with photo stops at key viewpoints.

   • Arrive in Tozeur, a beautiful oasis town famous for its architecture and palm groves.

   • Set off on a 4x4 adventure to explore the mountain oases of Chebika and Tamerza.

   • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

   • Continue across Chott El Gharsa by 4x4, passing through Ong Jmel, the famous Star Wars filming site.

   • Visit La Corbeille de Nefta, an oasis fed by natural springs, offering a remarkable contrast to the desert.

   • Check in to the Ras El Ain 4-star hotel.

   Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Nefta.

3. Day 3: Tozeur – Gafsa – Kairouan – Tunis

   • Breakfast at the hotel.

   • Visit Tozeur’s old medina, known for its unique brick architecture and narrow alleys.

   • Continue the journey with a stop in Gafsa, a city rich in history and archaeological interest.

   • Enjoy lunch along the route.

   • Proceed to Kairouan, the spiritual heart of Tunisia.

   • Visit the Great Mosque of Okba Ibn Nafaa and the mausoleum of Saint Abou Zomaa el Balaoui.

   • Return to Tunis by evening, concluding the Sahara adventure.