Tozeur Self-Drive Experience Desert Dunes to Ong Jmal, Rising Star Wars

1. 30m
   Your adventure begins right out of Tozeur with an immediate off-piste immersion.
   
   Driving your Suzuki Jimny, you quickly leave the road to enter the rocky desert. This first section is specially designed as an initiation phase: varied terrain, light sand, small dunes and rolling tracks.
   
   You learn to control your vehicle in a secure environment, while enjoying the first feelings of off-road driving.
   
   Along the way, the landscapes become increasingly wild, alternating between sandy areas and rocky passages.
   
   You then reach Lake Chamsa, a little known and preserved place in the heart of the desert.
   
   Photo break and moment of discovery:
   
   quiet and secluded atmosphere
   contrast between mineral desert and body of water
   first real feeling of immersion in the Sahara
   
   A briefing is carried out on site to prepare the rest of the adventure.
2. 1h
   After Lake Chamsa, the route becomes wilder and more spectacular.
   
   You progress on varied tracks, always accessible, between rocks, sand and relief, to perfect your driving safely.
   
   Desert crossing & rally track
   
   Along the way you reach the vast expanses of Chott el Gharsa.
   
   A highlight of the experience:
   
   crossing a salt lake
   open horizon
   feeling of freedom
   
   You then take portions of tracks used during rallies in the area.
   
   Sensations guaranteed:
   
   long desert lines
   typical off-road terrain
   Dakar atmosphere
   
   Landscapes & cinema
   
   On the road: wild scenery, secluded spots and locations for films like The English Patient and Indiana Jones.
   
   A unique natural setting, almost unreal.
3. 30m · Admission ticket included
   After crossing Chott el Gharsa, you reach one of the emblematic sites of the Tunisian desert: Ong Jmal.
   
   Located on the edge of the chott, this spectacular place offers a unique contrast between salty expanses, sand dunes and rock formations.
   
   Nicknamed “the camel’s neck”, Ong Jmal is a natural formation that dominates the desert landscape.
   
   Photo Break & Discovery
   
   A stop is planned on site to enjoy the site:
   
   panoramic photos
   view of the desert and the chott
   free exploration around the rock
   
   One of the best photo spots in the region.
   
   Tea break in the heart of the desert
   
   Relaxation with a tea break in a unique setting:
   
   quiet atmosphere
   view of the desert
   pause before the adventure continues
   
   A mythical place
   
   Ong Jmal is also known for being the setting for several international films, reinforcing its unique atmosphere.
4. 30m · Admission ticket included
   After Ong Jmal, you continue your adventure along the vast expanses of Chott el Gharsa, before gradually reaching the first sand dunes of the desert.
   
   A briefing is conducted before entering this area to explain the basics of driving on sand and ensure a smooth and safe experience.
   
   Experience in the dunes
   
   You then enjoy an accessible and pleasant driving on sand:
   
   gentle ascents and descents
   unique driving sensations
   desert landscapes as far as the eye can see
   
   Total immersion in the Sahara, without extreme difficulty.
   
   Arrival in Mos Espa
   
   Free time to discover this famous Rising Star Wars setting and capture unforgettable photos in a unique setting.
   
   Berber aperitif
   
   To conclude, enjoy a traditional aperitif installed on a margoum in the heart of the dunes.

Pickup details

Upon Reservation, we will contact you to arrange the pick-up directly with you.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children under 10 years old are not accepted.
• Driver’s licence compulsory for the driver.