KSAR GHILANE 2 DAYS TRIP MAGICAL NIGHT UNDER THE STARS

View of the Ksar Ghilane oasis from the desert, during a Ksar Ghilane 2-day excursion from Zarzis

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Discover the Sahara and spend a night in a Saharan tent

Discover Ksar Ghilane in 2 days: an exceptional excursion to explore the golden dunes, relax in the oasis and experience a magical night in the Tunisian desert.

Experience a unique 2-day adventure in Ksar Ghilane, in the heart of the Tunisian desert!

Explore the Sahara, relax in the natural oasis and spend a magical night under the stars.

This exceptional excursion also includes the discovery of the ksour of Tataouine, true architectural treasures, and the troglodyte houses of Matmata, fascinating witnesses of Berber traditions.

A journey combining nature, history and authenticity for unforgettable memories.

PROGRAM OF THE KSAR GHILANE 2 DAY EXCURSION

Day 1: From Zarzis to Ksar Ghilane – Adventure and Discoveries.

Early morning departure from your hotel in Zarzis for a captivating drive through semi-desert landscapes.

First stop: Visit the Zarzis salt lake, where the changing colors offer a unique spectacle.

Next: Stop at the ksar Oued Soltane, famous for having served as the setting for Star Wars.

Continue to Chenini, a Berber village perched on a hill, before a local lunch in Guermassa.

Arrival at Ksar Ghilane, where the rocky desert gives way to ochre sand dunes.

You will have the opportunity to, take a camel ride and/or go on a quad bike adventure in the dunes.

Magical evening and night in the desert at the Saharan camp:

Departure for 20 km of track in the middle of the desert to reach the Saharan camp.

Settle into your comfortable tent that looks like a 3-star hotel, with real beds and everything you need for a good night's sleep.

Watch the traditional demonstration of baking bread in the sand.

Dinner under a starry sky, followed by a walk in the dunes for a memorable experience.

Day 2: Matmata and Tamezret – Traditions and Hospitality.

Quiet awakening in the heart of the desert and breakfast at the camp.

Route to Matmata to discover its troglodyte dwellings, used as a setting for the Star Wars saga.

Authentic lunch in the village of Tamezret, where you will be welcomed into the home of a local to share a traditional meal and discover Tunisian hospitality.

Visit to the Berber village of Toujane.

Return to Zarzis via Medenine:

At the end of the afternoon, return and drop off in front of your place of stay with unforgettable memories.

THE PHOTO GALLERY

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - The road to Tataouine from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days from Zarzis.

Discover the road to Tataouine during the 2-day Ksar Ghilane excursion from Zarzis, between desert landscapes and Berber villages.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Visit to the Berber village of Chenini from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Chenini village.

Discover the Berber village of Chenini, an essential stop on the 2-day Ksar Ghilane excursion from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Visit to Ksar Ouled Soltane, famous Berber granary from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Ksar Ouled Soltane from Zarzis.

Explore Ksar Ouled Soltane, an iconic Berber granary, on the 2-day Ksar Ghilane excursion from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days from Zarzis - Swimming in the hot spring of Ksar Ghilane.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Ksar Ghilane hot spring.

Enjoy a relaxing swim in the natural hot spring of Ksar Ghilane, on the 2-day excursion from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - The immensity of the Tunisian desert.

Discover the endless landscapes of the Tunisian desert, with ochre hues, during the 2-day Ksar Ghilane excursion from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane 2-day excursion - Camel ride in the Tunisian desert at Ksar Ghilane.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Camel ride.

Enjoy a camel ride in the heart of the dunes of the Tunisian desert, during the 2-day Ksar Ghilane excursion from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Quad ride in the Tunisian desert in Ksar Ghilane.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Quad in the Tunisian desert.

Experience an unforgettable adventure riding a quad bike, exploring the dunes of the Tunisian desert in Ksar Ghilane, during the 2-day Ksar Ghilane excursion from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - The Saharan camp seen from the big dune.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Saharan camp and large dune.

Discover the Saharan camp of Ksar Ghilane with a spectacular view from the large dune, a unique experience during the Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Dinner at the restaurant of the Saharan camp.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Dinner at the Saharan camp.

Enjoy a traditional dinner at the Saharan camp restaurant during the 2-day Ksar Ghilane excursion from Zarzis, in the heart of the Tunisian desert.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - The tents of the camp for a magical night in the Tunisian desert.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Tents of the Saharan camp.

Spend a magical night in the comfortable tents of the Saharan camp, in the heart of the Tunisian desert, during the Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Visit of troglodyte houses in Matmata, a fascinating discovery.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Troglodyte houses of Matmata.

Discover the unique troglodyte houses of Matmata, a fascinating legacy of Berber architecture, on the Ksar Ghilane 2-day excursion from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Demonstration of traditional grinding with an old-fashioned millstone in a troglodyte house in Matmata.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Demonstration of traditional milling in Matmata.

Attend the demonstration of grinding grain with an old-fashioned millstone, in a troglodyte house in Matmata, during the 2-day Ksar Ghilane excursion.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days from Zarzis.

Discover the road to Tataouine during the 2-day Ksar Ghilane excursion from Zarzis, between desert landscapes and Berber villages.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Chenini village.

Discover the Berber village of Chenini, an essential stop on the 2-day Ksar Ghilane excursion from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Ksar Ouled Soltane from Zarzis.

Explore Ksar Ouled Soltane, an iconic Berber granary, on the 2-day Ksar Ghilane excursion from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Ksar Ghilane hot spring.

Enjoy a relaxing swim in the natural hot spring of Ksar Ghilane, on the 2-day excursion from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - The immensity of the Tunisian desert.

Discover the endless landscapes of the Tunisian desert, with ochre hues, during the 2-day Ksar Ghilane excursion from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Camel ride.

Enjoy a camel ride in the heart of the dunes of the Tunisian desert, during the 2-day Ksar Ghilane excursion from Zarzis.

Ksar Ghilane excursion 2 days - Quad in the Tunisian desert.

Experience an unforgettable adventure riding a quad bike, exploring the dunes of the Tunisian desert in Ksar Ghilane, during the 2-day Ksar Ghilane excursion from Zarzis.

Useful Information

Sites Visited:

Sebkhet el Melah: Salt lake with changing colors, ideal for photographers.
Ksar Ouled Soltane: Iconic Star Wars setting, one of the best-preserved ksars in Tunisia.
Chenini: Perched Berber village with a breathtaking panoramic view.
Ksar Hadada: A ksar used as a setting for the Star Wars films.
Ksar Ghilane: Gateway to the desert, where the rocky landscape transforms into golden dunes.
Matmata: Unique troglodyte houses and famous film set.
Tamezret: A very beautiful Berber village.

To be expected:

Necessary and towel.
Sunscreen.
Hat or cap.
Pair of sunglasses.
Scarf or shawl for the quad.
Swimsuits.
Camera.
Some cash for personal expenses.

Regarding equipment, you should plan in a bag (it's better for sand):

A flashlight or headlamp, as well as towels (not provided at the Saharan camp).
For the evening, in winter, bring warm clothes because it can be very cool at this time of year.
If you are sensitive to the cold, for camping we recommend sports tracksuits for sleeping and if you need to go out at night.
Blankets, pillows and sheets are provided at the campsite.

2-DAY TRIP TO KSAR GHILANE RATES

For 5 people, price per person	€170
For 4 people, price per person	€190
For 3 people, price per person	€230
For 2 people, price per person	€315

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.
Beverages other than water and drinks consumed in the camp.
Optional extra activities.
Tips and personal purchases.

*Tunisian National Tourist Office

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