Tunisia Sahara Explorer
3 days – Departure from your location (Tunis, Hammamet or nearby).
Details of the visit
Experience a memorable adventure by exploring southern Tunisia, from Tozeur and Douz to Matmata. Discover the desert oases, celestial landscapes, and ancestral Berber architecture that gained worldwide fame thanks to the Star Wars saga. Spend a nite in a Berber camp, explore the deserted locations of Star Wars, and admire magnificent kasbahs as well as refined camps. On your return, take a detour to the remarkable El Jem amphitheater, a marvel of Roman architecture. This guided tour offers a unique experience.
Highlights
- El Jem Amphitheater: Discover the third largest Roman amphitheater in the world and the best preserved, an impressive demonstration of ancient architecture.
- Expedition in the Sahara Desert: Explore the vast dunes of the Sahara by staying in a Berber camp, enjoying a campfire, traditional rhythms, and breathtaking desert panoramas.
- Star Wars filming locations: Explore the iconic landscapes of Star Wars in the desert, including the site of Ong Jemel, where unforgettable scenes from the film were shot.
- Troglodyte houses of Matmata: Troglodyte houses of Matmata: Discover the astonishing underground residences of Matmata, built into the ground by the Berbers, which offer a captivating glimpse into traditional life.
- Cascades and canyons of Tamerza, Chebika, and Mides: Let yourself be enchanted by the stunning desert waterfalls and the impressive canyon panoramas, ideal for discovering natural beauty in all its forms.
What the experience entails
- 100% private activity, exclusively for your group
- Travel at your own pace, without waiting or other participants. Voyage at your own pace, without waiting or other participants.
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Airbnb, or chosen address.
- Recent private vehicle, air-conditioned and comfortable.
- Possibility to adjust the stops and the time spent at each site.
- Experienced chauffeur sharing information and anecdotes about Tunisia during the ride.
- WhatsApp support 24/7 before, during, and after the experience.
🔹 Private experience
🔹 Comfortable transport
🔹 Flexible visit
🔹 Driver – Host
🔹 Support
Inclusions
✔ 2 nights accommodation (one night in a four-star hotel and one night camping in the Sahara).
✔ Entrance fees (El Jem Amphitheater and Museum, Matmata)
✔ Professional driver
✔ Entrance fees
✔ Certified professional guide
✔ Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
✔ 4x4 tour in the Sahara, from Douz to the Camp (120 km round trip).
✔ Off-road excursion to Chebika, Tamerza, Ong Jmal and Mos Espa (Star Wars filming location)
✔ Meals (2=breakfast, 3=lunch, 2=dinner)
✔ Complimentary bottled water throughout the excursion.
✔ Insurance
✔ Photo assistance at viewpoints.
✔ Lunch recommendations based on your preferences.
✔ Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot (on request, subject to availability).
✔ Pick-up information sent the day before via WhatsApp.
✔ Free e-book with interesting facts about Tunisia.
Exclusions
✖ Lunch and additional drinks
✖ Personal expenses (souvenirs or handmade products)
✖ Tips for the driver-guide (optional)
✖ Optional activities not mentioned in the program
✖ Pick-up from certain remote areas (additional fees may apply)
✖ Entrance tickets to monuments (approximately €3.5 per person).
✖ Meals and drinks.
✖ Professional historical guide (optional).
Itinerary
Day 1 (Tunis – Tozeur)
The tour begins with pick-up from Tunis, Hammamet, or Sousse, followed by a journey to Tozeur.
Check in for an overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Tozeur.
Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Four-star hotel (upgrade available upon request)
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2 (Tozeur – Tamerza – Chebika – Mides – Douz – Sahara desert – Tembaine)
Breakfast at the hotel, then discover the beautiful waterfalls of Chebika.
Explore the waterfalls of Tamerza and the spectacular canyons of Mides.
Before returning to Tozeur for lunch, visit the famous Star Wars filming locations at Ong Jemel and Mos Espa.
In the afternoon, head to Douz after a panoramic stop at the famous salt lake (Chott el Djerid). Witness the stunning transformation of the lush palm groves into the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious dinner at the camp and soak in the enchanting atmosphere created by drum music and storytelling around the campfire.
Check in for an overnight stay at a Sahara desert camp in Tembaine.
Accommodation : Sahara Camp (upgrade available upon request)
Day 3 (Sahara desert– Matmata – El Jem – Tunis)
After breakfast at the camp, you will go to Matmata to explore the underground troglodyte dwellings.
Enjoy lunch in Matmata or on the way before continuing your journey.
On your return, take a break to explore the incredible El Jem Amphitheater, a marvel of Roman architecture.
Arrival in Tunis, Hammamet, or Sousse, where you will be dropped off either at your hotel or at a location of your choice.
Meals included : Breakfast | Lunch
