Two-day Tunisian Sahara Desert tent safari with Berber villages tour
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Two-day Tunisian Sahara Desert tent safari with Berber villages tour

Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 48 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You’ll explore the desert’s dunes, troglodyte villages and Tataouine’s lively market
  • There’s time to swim in the natural hot springs of Ksar Ghilane oasis
  • You’ll also visit the Star Wars filming location at Sidi Idriss troglodyte hotel
  • Local Berber families welcome you into their homes with home-cooked meals
  • Staying overnight in a traditional camp at the gateway to the desert is a unique experience
What to expect

Enjoy a two‑day experience through desert landscapes and ancient Berber villages, and live a once‑in‑a‑lifetime adventure in southern Tunisia.

Day one begins with a drive from your hotel toward Tataouine, crossing the historic Roman Road before stopping at the shimmering Chahbania salt lake. Wander through Tataouine’s lively market, then continue to the hilltop village of Chenini for a guided walk through its old Berber dwellings. At midday, you will taste the flavours of a local meal in a Berber restaurant. Following lunch, you'll cross the dunes of the Erg desert on your way to Ksar Ghilane, an oasis where palms surround a warm natural spring, popular with locals who come to take a dip and rest from the heat of the desert. By the end of the day, you’ll reach your camp and enjoy one of the best sunsets in southern Tunisia. Settle into your traditional desert tent, freshen up with a shower, and watch how “sand bread” is prepared, with dough buried beneath hot sand and embers before being uncovered and shared around the fire ahead of dinner. Afterwards, unwind beneath a sky filled with stars and the deep silence of the Sahara.

Day two takes you to the troglodyte village of Matmata. Your first stop is the Berber village of Tamazret, where you can taste almond tea. After the break, visit a Berber family in their underground home and enjoy an authentic local lunch. Then, head to Sidi Idriss, a troglodyte hotel where scenes from the Star Wars films were shot, before ending the day in the picturesque Berber village of Toujane. In the late afternoon, you’ll return to your hotel.

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What's not included
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Where
Meeting point:
You'll be picked up from your hotel. Please provide a pick up point at checkout.
What to remember

Remember to bring:

  • Passport or ID card
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
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Provider
Départ Travel Services
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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