Yes, all meals are included (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), but drinks are not included.

Can children join this tour?

Yes, the tour is family-friendly, but children should be supervised during desert activities.

Bring comfortable clothing and walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses, warm clothes for the desert night, personal toiletries and any necessary medications, and a camera or phone for photos.

2 Days and a Night Under the Stars at Ksar Ghilane

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Escape to the heart of the Sahara on a 2-day desert adventure from Djerba or Zarzis. Travel through historic Berber villages and scenic desert landscapes. Stop at the colorful Zarzis salt lake and explore the famous troglodyte homes of Matmata.

Then, experience authentic desert life at Ksar Ghilane. Enjoy a traditional dinner and spend the night in a Saharan camp under a sky full of stars. Finally, return to Djerba or Zarzis with unforgettable memories of southern Tunisia.

Highlights

Discover Berber villages: Chenini and Tamezret
Explore the oasis and dunes of Ksar Ghilane
Enjoy dinner and a Saharan evening under the stars
Experience authentic Berber culture and landscapes

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Day 1: Djerba – Chenini – Ksar Ghilane

First, enjoy an early morning pickup from your hotel in Djerba or Zarzis. Then, travel south in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Along the way, cross the historic Roman road and admire the semi-desert landscapes.

Next, stop at the Zarzis salt lake to observe its unique colors. After that, continue to the Berber village of Chenini, where you explore traditional architecture and learn about local culture.

At midday, enjoy a traditional lunch in Guermassa. In the afternoon, drive toward Ksar Ghilane as the scenery gradually changes into golden sand dunes.

Upon arrival, settle into your desert camp. Optionally, enjoy a camel ride or quad bike experience. In the evening, take part in a traditional bread-baking ceremony, followed by dinner. Finally, overnight in a private tent under the stars.

Day 2: Ksar Ghilane – Tamezret – Matmata – Djerba

After breakfast, enjoy free time to relax or walk in the dunes. Then, depart toward Matmata via the Berber village of Tamezret.

Next, visit the famous troglodyte underground houses of Matmata. Meanwhile, explore the region’s lunar-like landscapes.

Later, enjoy lunch in Matmata. In the afternoon, begin the return journey. By late afternoon, arrive back at your hotel in Djerba or Zarzis.

Pickup :

2 pickup location options:

From your hotel or chosen spot

First, our driver will pick you up and start the journey south.

Day 01 :

Desert Adventure to Ksar Ghilane

Morning Drive
Then, travel along the historic Roman Road. Next, stop at Zarzis Salt Lake to admire its unique colors.
Berber Village Visit
After that, explore Chenini, an ancient Berber village with traditional mud-brick houses.
Lunch & Afternoon Journey
Later, enjoy lunch in Guermassa. Then, continue to Ksar Ghilane through desert landscapes.
Evening & Overnight
Upon arrival, settle into the desert camp. Optionally, take a camel ride or quad bike adventure. Finally, enjoy dinner, a traditional bread-making ceremony, and sleep under the stars.

Day 02 :

Matmata & Return

Morning in the Desert
First, have breakfast and relax in the dunes.
Village & Troglodyte Visit
Then, travel via Tamezret to Matmata. Next, explore the famous troglodyte underground houses. Meanwhile, admire the lunar-like landscapes of the area.
Lunch
After that, enjoy lunch in Matmata.

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Locations: Djerba, Zarzis

Finally, return to your hotel in Djerba or Zarzis. At your hotel or chosen spot

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