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south Tunisia tour - Chebika oasis - Tunisia

4-day South Tunisian tour from Tozeur:
Explore the wonders of oases and desert

CIRCUIT THE GREAT SOUTH OF TUNISIA - TATAOUINE, DOUZ, CHENINI, NEFTA, KSAR GHILANE, MATMATA

From Tozeur, the pearl of Tunisian oases, set off on an unforgettable 4-day adventure to discover the jewels of southern Tunisia.

This exclusive tour invites you to explore spectacular landscapes, picturesque villages and authentic culture, all while enjoying the comfort of a 4x4.

Ideal for lovers of nature and traditions, this trip is a complete immersion in the authenticity of the desert.

Tour program

Day 1: Mountain oasis and cinematic discovery

  • Morning: Pick up at your place of stay or at Tozeur airport.
     

  • Departure for the mountain oases: Chebika, Tamerza, and Midès.
     

  • Hike to Chebika to admire its waterfalls and exceptional panoramas.
     

  • Visit Tamerza and its spectacular canyons.
     

  • Lunch: At the restaurant in Tamerza.
     

  • Afternoon: Visit the set of "Mos Espa" (Star Wars) and the natural site of Ong Jmal.
     

  • Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at the gîte-hotel in Tozeur.

Day 2: Chott El Jerid, Douz and Ksar Ghilane

  • Morning: Crossing the Chott El Jerid, the famous salt lake with mysterious reflections.
     

  • Visit the palm grove irrigation system and the petrified dunes.
     

  • Lunch: In a traditional restaurant in Douz, at the foot of the dunes.
     

  • Afternoon: Camel ride between oases and dunes.
     

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

  • Possibility of a camel or quad ride (optional to be paid on site without reservation).
     

  • Bathing in the hot spring (optional).
     

  • Evening: Night in a Saharan camp with sunset, demonstration of baking sand bread, and dinner at the restaurant under the stars of the Sahara.

Day 3: Cultural exploration and Berber villages

  • Morning: Free time in the dunes of the Eastern Sahara.
     

  • Visit Ksar Ouled Soltane, an ancient Berber granary.
     

  • Lunch: In a typical restaurant in the village of Guermassa.
     

  • Afternoon: Visit Chenini and Ksar Hadada, places steeped in history.
     

  • Evening: Dinner and night in a troglodyte lodge, a unique immersion in Berber culture.

Day 4: Matmata and return to Tozeur

  • Morning: Exploration of the troglodyte houses of Matmata.
     

  • Visit the Berber museum for a cultural immersion.
     

  • Lunch: At a local’s home in Tamezret, for an authentic experience.
     

  • Afternoon: Return to Tozeur with a mint tea break in a typical café.

Learn more

Tozeur and its surroundings Tozeur, an oasis town in the heart of southern Tunisia, is renowned for its vast palm groves and unique ochre brick architecture. It was a crossroads of caravan routes, linking the cities of the Maghreb to sub-Saharan Africa. The nearby Corbeille de Nefta is an exceptional natural site with lush vegetation and fresh water springs. Mountain oases: Chebika, Tamerza, and Midès These villages perched in the mountains offer striking landscapes. Chebika is known for its waterfall and its green palm groves. Tamerza, an ancient Roman city, features towering canyons and an ancient abandoned city. Midès, close to the Algerian border, is famous for its spectacular gorges. Chott El Jerid This vast salt lake, the largest in Tunisia, is a breathtaking sight. During the crossing, the reflections of the sun create bewitching mirages. It is a magical place for photography enthusiasts. Douz, the gateway to the desert This city, nicknamed "the gateway to the desert", is the ideal starting point to explore the dunes of the eastern erg. Douz hosts the International Sahara Festival every year, celebrating Bedouin traditions. Ksar Ghilane Located on the edge of the desert, this oasis is a haven of peace. It offers a hot spring ideal for a relaxing swim and dunes perfect for activities such as quad biking or camel rides. Chenini and the ksour Chenini is a Berber village perched on a hill, surrounded by ksour (ancient fortified granaries). These structures bear witness to the architectural ingenuity of the Berber populations to store their crops. Matmata Matmata is famous for its cave dwellings carved into the rock. These houses, which offer a pleasant temperature all year round, are still inhabited. The area has also been used as a setting for many films, such as Star Wars.

Practical information

  • Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
     

  • Transport: comfortable 4x4 with professional driver guide.
     

  • Accommodation: Typical inns and camping in the desert.
     

  • Included: Meals, entrances to sites and activities mentioned.

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TOUR RATES

Pour 2 personnes, prix par personne
715 €
Pour 3 personnes, prix par personne
550 €
Pour 4 personnes, prix par personne
470 €
Pour 5 personnes, prix par personne
415 €

The price includes:
 

Private 4x4 transport.
 

The services of an ONTT* approved guide.
 

Full board, from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day.
 

Entrance fees to visits included in the program

 

Excluded from the price:

National or international flights.

The drinks.

 

Optional extra activities.

Tips and personal purchases.

 

*Tunisian National Tourist Office

 

This circuit can also be done from DJERBA,

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