What time does the tour start?

Pickup usually begins around 06:00 AM from your accommodation in Hammamet or Sousse. Pickup from Tunis may also be arranged depending on availability.

Where will we spend the night?

You will spend the night in a desert camp in Ksar Ghilane, surrounded by the Sahara dunes.

Are camel rides or quad bikes included?

No. Camel rides and quad biking in Ksar Ghilane are optional activities and can be booked on site.

What should I bring for the trip?

We recommend comfortable clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a small bag for personal items.

Are meals included during the tour?

Yes. The tour includes two lunches, dinner at the desert camp, and breakfast the next morning.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, the tour is suitable for families and children who enjoy travel and adventure.

2-Day Desert Discovery: In the Footsteps of Star Wars

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Discover southern Tunisia on a 2-day Sahara adventure from Hammamet, Sousse, or Tunis. Visit El Jem, explore Matmata and Star Wars sites, and experience the desert at Ksar Ghilane with an overnight camp. On the way back, stop at Ksar Hallouf and historic Kairouan.

Highlights

First, visit the impressive Amphitheatre of El Jem, one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world.
Next, explore the troglodyte village of Matmata and the famous Hotel Sidi Idriss from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.
Then, experience the Sahara oasis of Ksar Ghilane and its golden dunes.
In the evening, spend the night in a desert camp and enjoy a traditional Berber dinner.
Finally, discover the historic granary of Ksar Hallouf and the historic city of Kairouan.

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Begin your adventure with an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Hammamet or Sousse. First, drive south toward the impressive Amphitheatre of El Jem. Explore one of the largest Roman amphitheaters in the world and imagine the gladiator battles that took place there.

Next, continue to the Berber village of Matmata. Enjoy a traditional lunch before visiting the famous underground homes. Be sure to see Hotel Sidi Idriss, known as Luke Skywalker’s home in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.

Afterward, travel deeper into the desert to the oasis of Ksar Ghilane. Relax in the natural hot spring or choose optional activities like camel rides and quad biking across the dunes. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Berber dinner, including Khobz El Mella, followed by music under the stars. Spend the night in a desert camp.

The next morning, after breakfast, head toward Ksar Hallouf to explore the ancient granary. Then, continue to the historic city of Kairouan. Enjoy lunch and visit key landmarks such as the Great Mosque of Kairouan and the traditional medina. Finally, return to your accommodation in Sousse, Hammamet, or Tunis.

Day 01 :

El Jem, Matmata & Ksar Ghilane

First, depart from your accommodation in Hammamet or Sousse and drive south to visit the impressive Amphitheatre of El Jem. Next, continue to the troglodyte village of Matmata for lunch and a visit to the famous Hotel Sidi Idriss from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Then, travel deeper into the desert to the oasis of Ksar Ghilane, where you can relax in the hot spring or enjoy optional camel or quad rides. Finally, settle into your desert camp for a traditional Berber dinner and an overnight stay under the stars.

Day 02 :

Ksar Hallouf & Kairouan

First, enjoy breakfast at the desert camp in Ksar Ghilane before beginning the journey north. Next, stop at the historic granary of Ksar Hallouf and explore this traditional Berber site overlooking the surrounding landscape. Then, continue to the historic city of Kairouan for lunch and a visit to the famous Great Mosque of Kairouan and the old medina. Finally, relax during the drive back to your accommodation in Sousse, Hammamet, or Tunis.

2-Day Desert Discovery: In the Footsteps of Star Wars

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