The three desert and mountain oases

4.9 (7 reviews) Djerba, Tunisia
Duration8 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, English, Italian, French
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

A circuit where you make a very large part of South Tunisia:
- You will discover the ksours of Tataouine
- The Reg (desert of rocks)
- the Erg (dune desert)
- You slept in tents in a setting worthy of miles and a night where the milky way would seem at hand ...
- You will cross the salt lakes, the dunes and explore the mountain oases ...
- During these few days you discovered some sites where the movie "Star Wars" was shot
- You will spend the night in different types of accommodation: hotel - Lodging - Camp under tent - Guest house ..
- You will eat at the inhabitant and you draw a lot on the local life and the daily life of a Tunisian ...
- You will be in a privatized vehicle and you will be supervised by a driver and a guide approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office
- This tour is customizable according to your tastes and your preferences but also according to the duration of your stay

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Flights
  • Optional activities offered on site

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival and beginning of the adventure
  1. 40m
    Free day according to the arrival times. If you arrive early, you will discover the island and its surroundings
  2. Musee De Guellala
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the Heritage Museum of Djerba to get an idea about the traditions of the island, the people's habits through the times and more ...
Day 2: Between Chenini and Douiret: Hiking in the mountain of Dahar and the night in a shelter.
  1. Mosquee des 7 Dormants
    15m
    Visit of the mosque of 7 dormant
  2. Chenini Berber Village
    40m
    Visit of the Berber village and discovery of its various components
  3. 4h · Admission ticket included
    After the visit of Tataouine and its market, Chenini and Berber village, you will go hiking with a local guide for about 4 hours. On arrival, you will rest at the cottage overlooking the Berber village of Douiret. Those who wish to travel in 4 * 4 can do so.
Day 3: Ksar Ghilane: The hot spring and the night in tents
  1. Ksar Ghilane
    1h
    Swimming in a natural hot spring
  2. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    Possibility of quad ride or dromedary on the dunes (extra)
Day 4: Tozeur: the salt lake and the old medina passing by Douz the desert gate
  1. Chott El Jerid
    15m
    Leave Ksar Ghilane to Tozeur, the city of palm groves par excellence. We will go through Douz the desert gate where you will have time to stroll in the souk and enjoy a good lunch. After the meal we will cross the famous salt lake of Chott Djerid or according to the legend of the whole armies disappeared forever.
    Arrival, installation at the hotel to rest.
  2. Tozeur Market
    1h
    The afternoon departure to get lost in the labyrinths of the medina city of Tozeur under the comments of the guide who will tell you everything about its history and its unique architecture.
Day 5: Mountain oases and scenery of Mos Espa
  1. 1h
    An oasis worthy of a thousand and one night where the greenery of the palm trees dominates the ocher color of the rocks and the water gushes from the side of the mountains ... A hike of approximately 40 minutes will be with the appointment with a local guide
  2. Tamerza Canyon
    30m
    Visit the big waterfall Tamerza and opportunity to do some shopping in the shops next door.
  3. Mides Valley
    30m
    Free time to walk in the oasis of Midès and admire its famous canyons
  4. Star Wars Mos Espa filming location
    30m
    After about two hours of adrenaline and waterfalls made by your driver through the old Rally track, the salt lake of Chott El Gharsa and the sand dunes will land at the biggest sets of the movie Star Wars in Tunisia, the village Mos Espa.
Day 6: In the troglodyte house: Visit Berber villages and meals at the inhabitant
  1. 15m
    Visit of the petrified or consolidated sand site of Debebcha
  2. 30m
    Visit of Douz the desert gate and free time to stroll in the souk
  3. Musee Berbere de Tamezret
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Stop at the café to enjoy a good tea fines at the Berber village of Tamezret and visit the museum according to schedules (it is not always open)
  4. Casas Trogloditas de Matmata
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit of a troglodyte dwelling at the inhabitant to enjoy a good lunch prepared and served by the host
  5. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the Sidi Idriss hotel in Matmata: shooting location of some scenes from the movie Star Wars.
Day 7: Village of Toujane and return to Djerba
  1. Escale de Toujane
    15m
    A stop to admire the beautiful Berber village of Toujane, hidden shyly between two mountains and famous for making carpets in Margoum and for its honey
  2. Chaussee Romaine Djerba
    Pass by
    We will return to the island crossing its famous Roman causeway
Day 8: Departure
  1. Pass by
    Free day according to the departure schedule and transfer to the airport (2 hours before the flight)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Wherever you are on the island of Djerba, we will pick you up.

End point

Wherever you are on the island of Djerba, we will pick you up.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.9 (7)

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