From Djerba: 3-Days Sahara Desert Adventure From Djerba: 3-Day Sahara Desert Adventure

Discover the Sahara Desert on a 3-day adventure from Djerba. Explore the Berber villages of Chenini, Douiret, and Matmata, and visit the Ksar Ouled Soultane, a Star Wars filming site.
Embark on a 3-day journey through the Tataouine region, offering an exploration of towns, Berber villages, deserts, oases, and troglodyte houses. Every day brings its share of adventures and unique experiences, from discovering local culture to exploring exceptional landscapes.

Day 1: Discovering Tataouine and the Berber Villages
After breakfast, depart in a 4x4 via the Roman roadway towards Tataouine. Take a photo break at the salt lake “Sebkhet el Melah” before continuing towards Tataouine. Visit the town, its spice market, and a pastry shop where you will discover the region's specialty: gazelle horns.

Then, head to Chenini, a small typical village embedded in the mountain, famous for its ksours and its troglodyte houses. Have lunch in Chenini. In the afternoon, the discovery of the Berber region will continue with a visit to the famous Ksar Ouled Soultane, a Star Wars filming site.

Finally, continue to Douiret, the Berber village, where you will stay for the night in a troglodyte guest house in the village (or similar).

Day 2: Adventure in the Ksar Ghilane Desert
After breakfast, leave towards Ksar Ghilane. The landscape will change little by little, with a crossing of the Reg (stony desert) to reach the oasis of Ksar Ghilane and the sandy desert. Have free time to explore the area.

For those who wish, there will be the possibility of a quad ride to the ruins of the Roman fort (additional charge), as well as the possibility of bathing in the hot spring of the oasis. Lunch will be in the oasis, then take the 4x4 to go to the “Dunes Insolites Sabria” camp, where you can admire a magnificent sunset over the sand dunes.

The evening will include a demonstration of bread baking in the sand, followed by dinner and a night in tents.

Day 3: Exploration of Troglodyte Villages and Return to Djerba
After breakfast, join the 4x4 to continue your journey with a visit to the troglodyte village of Matmata, whose lunar landscape served as a setting for the Star Wars film. Have lunch in Matmata with a Berber family to share authentic moments.

Then, return to Djerba passing through Toujane, a small Berber village renowned for the manufacture of carpets passed down from generation to generation.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.