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FROM GABÈS TREK TO CHENINI AND THE DESERT TO KSAR GHILANE

Gabes Trek à Chenini et Ksar Ghilane.
Paysage Berbère Gabes à Tataouine. Tunisie

Your adventure will begin with a departure from your place of stay in Gabes towards Tataouine.
Take advantage of the journey to admire the passing landscapes.

A coffee break will be welcome in Tataouine.
Your first stop will be the visit of Ksar Ouled Soltane, an impressive fortified granary dating from the 15th century.

Explore the many storage rooms and soak up the history of this unique place.

Then, you will go to Ksar Beni Barka, another remarkable ksar which testifies to the traditional architecture of the region.

For lunch, you will take a break in a quaint restaurant in the village of Guermassa. Enjoy a tasty meal and learn about the local cuisine.
The guided tour of the village of Chenini will be an opportunity to discover the daily life of the inhabitants and to explore the winding streets of the village.

Admire the traditional houses and soak up the authentic atmosphere of this place steeped in history.

Then, you will begin your 2-hour trek in the mountains of Djebel Dahar to reach the village of Douiret.
Walk through scenic trails and enjoy the natural beauty of the mountainous landscapes.

Once you arrive in Douiret, you will stay in a troglodyte house for the night.
Relax and enjoy the unique experience of sleeping in a traditional dwelling carved into the rock.
A delicious dinner will be served to end this day full of discoveries.

On the second day, after breakfast, you will explore the village of Douiret.
Discover its cultural heritage and admire the troglodyte houses which testify to the ancestral life of the inhabitants.
Then you will take the road towards Ksar Ghilane, either by track or by road depending on the season.
Take advantage of the journey to appreciate the desert landscapes that stretch out in front of you.
Once in Ksar Ghilane, you will have free time to explore the oasis and immerse yourself in its tranquility. If you wish, you can opt for a quad experience or a camel ride (optional) to discover the surroundings in an even more immersive way.
For lunch, you will enjoy a meal in a restaurant located at the foot of the dunes, where you can savor local specialties in an enchanting setting.
At the end of the afternoon, you will begin the return to your place of stay in Gabes, with memorable memories of your trek to Chenini and the desert of Ksar Ghilane.
Book now your trek to Chenini and the desert to Ksar Ghilane from Gabes and embark on an authentic and immersive adventure in the Berber lands Tunisia

Le désert à Ksar Ghilane. Tunisie.
Les Berbères de Matmata. Tunisie.

PROGRAM

  Day 1

  • Departure at 7:30 am for Tataouine from your place of stay in Gabes

  • Visit of Ksar Ouled Soltane.

  • Visit of Ksar Beni Barka.

  • Lunch break in a restaurant in the village of Guermassa.

  • Guided tour of the village of Chenini

  • Trek: 2 hours of walking in the mountain of Djebel Dahar, to reach the village of Douiret.

  • Installation and dinner in a troglodyte house.

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  Day 2

  • Visit of the village of Douiret.

  • Departure for Ksar Ghilane by track or road, depending on the season.

  • Free time in the oasis, possibility of quad biking or a walk optional camel ride. 

  • Lunch in a restaurant at the foot of the dunes.

  • Free time in the oasis.

  • Return to your place of stay in Gabes around 5:30 p.m.

TREK BETWEEN CHENINI AND DOUIRET

VISIT OF THE OASIS OF KSAR GHILANE

 FROM GABES

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TWO-DAY TOUR

 

Our tours include meals and accommodation, either at the hotel,

or homestay.

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For 5 people, price per person: 190 €

For 4 people, price per person: 220 €

For 3 people, price per person: 270 €

For 2 people, price per person: 370 €

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The price includes: Transport by private 4x4,

lunch, driver, the services of an ONTT* approved guide

The guided trek,

the entrance fees to the visits planned in the program

 

Excluded from the rate: National or international flights - The drinks 

Optional extra activities - Tips and personal purchases.

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*Tunisian National Tourist Office

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