3 Days of Authenticity and Adrenaline Tour in Sahara and South Tunisia
In three days you will see virtually all the attractions of the south of Tunisia.You will reach the edge of the Great Eastern Erg and touch the characteristic reddish sand, ride a camel.You will see the iconic decorations for Star Wars, visit a house entirely underground, see a salt-covered lake to the horizon and ride the route of the Paris-Dakar Rally.We guarantee that this ride will raise your adrenaline level to a level you have never experienced before.You will discover Berber villages and the desert mountains. However, you will not meet crowds of tourists because only very few travelers go to these regions of Tunisia.By the way, you will visit the largest amphitheater in Africa and the mosque in Kairouan, which are included in the UNESCO list of monuments.You will spend two nights in the desert.One in the hotel on the edge of the oasis. The second night is a real adventure, you will spend it in a Berber tent in an oasis deep in the Sahara desert admiring the starry Saharan sky
ItineraryDay 1: Tunis - Kairouan- TozeurStop At: Medina of Kairouan, Rue Bouhaha Houmet Jemmaa la medina de Kairouan, Kairouan 3100 Tunisia
Founded in 670, Kairouan flourished under the Aghlabid dynasty in the 9th century. Despite the transfer of the political capital to Tunis in the 12th century, Kairouan remained the Maghreb's principal holy city. Its rich architectural heritage includes the Great Mosque, with its marble and porphyry columns, and the 9th-century Mosque of the Three Gates has allowed the city to inscribed in the world heritage list UNESCO.
We will spend there 2 hours walking around Kairouan's old Medina, admiring The great mosque, Zawiya of Sidi Sahâb and The three-door mosque.
The tour into Kairouan will be finished by tasting traditional Tunisian lunch into the recommended El Brija Tourist Restaurant.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Great Mosque of Kairouan, Rue Sidi Abdelkader, Kairouan 3100 Tunisia
It is undoubtedly the oldest Islamic religious building erected in the Muslim West.
It was in 670, during the first campaign for the annexation of Ifriqiya to the nascent Muslim Empire. After having chosen, at the edge of the mountainous foothills of the north of the country, the location of the "cantonment" - al qayrawân - in which he installed his troops in the wake of a first victorious offensive, General Okba Ibn Nafaa hastened to erect there a seat for the government of the Ifriqiya province and oratory in mud bricks which, in the ninth century, after several rearrangements and with a few details, will appear as we know today at the Great Mosque.
A singular monument, that this Great Mosque of Kairouan, whose perfect harmony perfectly hides an architectural "syncretism" unique in its kind.
The materials which were used for its construction all come, indeed, from ancient sites belonging to various times before the Islamic conquest, while the general appearance of the building, in particular, the minaret, reflects a distant oriental influence. The whole forms an original whole, with sober features but not devoid of elegance.
As for interior decoration, we must speak of exuberance: a real explosion of geometric and floral patterns carved in fine marble that decorates the facade of the mihrâb, the niche that indicates the direction of Mecca, or engraved in the panels of precious woods that make up the minbar, pulpit for preaching.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Eden Palm, Chem. de l'Ancienne Oasis, Tozeur, Tunisia
Eden Palm is an innovative concept whose mission is to offer visitors to the Tozeur region a unique experience: the authentic and intelligent discovery of the world of the date palm and the date, respectively, the emblematic tree and fruit of Tunisia.
Visit of the permanent exhibition
Discovery of the palm grove.
Tasting of gastronomic products made from dates or palm trees
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight,dinner and breakfast at Ksar Rouge Tozeur, a 4-star hotel or similar.
Day 2: 4×4 ride through Paris-Dakar road-StarWars Decor-Chebika falls-Chott el Jerid-Sahara Douz sunset (camel and quad ride)Stop At: Chebika, Shabikah Tunisia
Chebika is close to the town of Tamerza, in the Djerid region of southwest Tunisia. It lies just a couple of miles from the border with Algeria. It is a small mountain oasis town surrounded by a dry and arid desert region, just north of the salt lakes or Chotts. Chebika is usually reached first, en route to Tamerza. These oasis towns are dramatic with its rugged rocks and steep-sided ravines. Chebika lies at the foot of the mountains of the Djebel el Negueb and is so exposed to the sun that is known as Qasr el-Shams, which means Castle of the Sun. It was once a Roman outpost, called ‘Ad Speculum’ and was a mountain refuge of the Berber people. Despite its remote desert location, Chebika still receives plenty of tourists to see the impressive collection of rock formations, waterfalls, and steep narrow gorge. The scenery is quite impressive with many jagged pink-colored rock formations. The palm trees in the ravine thrive where their roots have found a water source.
A footpath leads down to an amazing pool of azure water with an attractive waterfall that cascades down to a small stream. The gorge was originally formed by a source of water that carved these amazing natural formations and created a natural mountain oasis.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Decor Star Wars Tunisie, Au depart de Tozeur, Tozeur 2200 Tunisia
Jeep ride through dunes to Star wars decor Studio and Ong Jmel stone
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chott El Jerid, Entre Tozeur y Blidet, Tozeur 2200 Tunisia
Chott El Jerid represents a lake of great extent in the wet period, of an exceptional natural beauty unique in its kind.
This site is a testimony to life, to ongoing geological processes in the development of landforms, or to geomorphological or physiographic features of great significance; The surrounding regions of Chott el Jerid contain prehistoric sites in the Kebili region (snail beds of Capsian age (8,000 years) or Neolithic (5,000 years). Chott experienced 100,000 years ago, wetter periods, during which it was transformed into a permanent lake, thanks mainly to the springs. In places, the bottom of the lake was covered by a section of water 25 m deep. Traces of aquatic life have been discovered on the current borders of the chotts, in the form of shells in the fossil state, dominated by Cadmium.
The ecological analysis shows a spectacular richness.
The presence of populations from the Mediterranean of waterbirds has earned the site to be classified as an Important Bird Area.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Sahara Desert, Tunis Tunisia
The camel ride in Douz is one of the activities most requested by visitors. This walk allows you to cross the sand dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see, to admire the sunset in the desert in a caravan.
Camels are majestic animals, known to be very intelligent, patient, and endowed with a good memory, but also stubborn and grumpy. The dromedaries move slowly but confidently and are very high on their legs, which is very pleasant during walks.
Enjoy a camel ride with nomads to experience what the people of the desert have been living for millennia. An unforgettable ride for adults and children. A true Saharan experience!
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Douz in a 4-stars hotel Or berber tent deep in the Sahara desert by guest request.
Day 3: Douz -Matmata -El Jem- Tunis Stop At: Casas Trogloditas de Matmata, Matmata Tunisia
Troglodytes berber houses underground in Matmata
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Amphitheatre of El Jem, El-Jem Tunisia
The amphitheater of El Jem is an exceptional testimony to Roman architecture, particularly that of monuments built for show purposes, in Africa. Located in a plain in the center of Tunisia, this amphitheater, built entirely of cut stone, is neither dug nor leaned against a hill. In this, it takes up the model of the Colosseum in Rome without however being a simple exact copy of the Flavian building.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of El-Djem, Route de Sfax, El-Jem 345 Tunisia
The museum is located in the immediate vicinity of the first amphitheater of ancient Thysdrus. The latter, the largest in Africa and the best preserved, is classified as a World Heritage Site.
The museum was built on the site of a Roman villa whose spatial organization it restores: a central courtyard surrounded by a peristyle that gives access to the rooms. There are exhibited sculpture objects, and giant paintings mosaics, from excavation campaigns, carried out in Thysdrus as well as in the surroundings of the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:00 AM
Duration: 3 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
pick-up from any hotel or Airbnb around Tunis, Hammamet, Sousse, Mahdia, and Monastir. Travelers can customize Pick-up and drop-off addresses.
Airports- Carthage Airport, Tunis Tunisia
- Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, 3CMQ+9FP, Enfidha 4000, Tunisia
- Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport, Monastir, Tunisia
Ports- Tunis Port, R77X+F78, La Goulette, Tunisia
- Port Sousse Centre الميناء السياحي و التجاري بسوسة, Gulf of, RJGW+74P, Hammamet, Tunisia
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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