From Sousse 3 day desert tour with a tent night
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Guided tour from north to south of the country
Go down gently from north to south and notice the change of climate, landscapes but also traditions
Visit of the Great Mosque of Kairouan
Visit of 3 types of desert: Erg (desert of sand) Reg (desert of pebbles) and Chott (desert of salt)
Visit of the mountain oases
Visit of the Tamerza waterfall
Accommodation diversity: One night in a hotel and another in a tent
Swimming in a hot spring in the heart of the desert
Ability to do quad or camel ride on the dunes
A night under the stars
Savor the sand loaf
Visit homestay and be closer to locals (make local people work)
Visit of the biggest Star Wars decoration in Tunisia
Eat at a Berber family: in their own home
Visit a Berber village
Visit the amphitheater of El Jem
Privatized exit and at your own pace
Possibility to personalize the excursion
Next available dates
What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Breakfast
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Pick Up
Our Team will pick you up at your stay The exact pick up time will be sent 1 day before the tour
- 2
Kairouan Visits
Start the day with the visit of Kairouan, the holy city : Visit the great mosque of Kairouan Visit the old medina of Kairouan (UNESCO) Visit the Aghlabid basins
- 3
Tozeur Medina
Visit the old medina of Tozeur
- 4
Accommodation : 4* hotel in Tozeur
Spend a night at a 4* hotel in Tozeur (Dinner and breakfast included)
- 5
Chebika oasis
Visit the famous oasis of Chebika
- 6
Tamerza Waterfall
Visit the famous waterfall of Tamerza
- 7
Ong Jmal and Mos Espa
With 4*4 vehicle, cross the salt lake of Chott El Gharsa. Fasten your seat belts for some adrenaline ! Cross the old Rally Dakar Track and the big sand dunes Visit Ong Jmal (Star Wars shooting location) Visit Mos Esap : Biggest Star wars sets in Tunisia
- 8
Chott Djerid
After lunch, head to Douz and cross the great salt lake of Chott Djerid and enjoy a photo stop
- 9
Mid-day lunch
Take the time to enjoy a local lunch (included, excluding drinks)
- 10
Desert camp
Arrive at the desert camp and settle in your tents Free time to stroll in the sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see Possibility of camel ride / quad tour (Optional) Assist to sand bread preparation (bread backed under sand and embers) Dinner and night in tent
- 11
Breakfast
Have breakfast at the camp before continuing
- 12
Tamazret
Photo stop at Tamazret berber village
- 13
Troglodyte house visit
Visit a berber family at their house : meet the locals and learn more about berber civilization and way of life
- 14
Sidi Idriss hotel : Lars Homestead
Visit the famous Sidi Idriss hotel that served as a shooting location in Star Wars (Lars Homestead - Interior scenes)
- 15
Lunch
Enjoy a local lunch at Sidi Idriss hotel
- 16
El Jem : Roman Coliseum
After lunch, drive north to El Jem Arrive and visit El Jem coliseum & museum
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 2+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, German, Arabic, Italian, and French
- Start times
- 06:00
Know before you go
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Passport required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- What should your travelers bring?
- To make the most of the 3-day Sahara Desert tour, we recommend that travelers come prepared with the following items:
- Clothing
- Light, breathable clothing for daytime (it can be very hot)
- Warm jacket or sweater for cold desert nights
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers
- Sandals (optional, for camp use)
- Scarf or shawl (useful for sun, wind, and sand protection)
- Sun protection
- Sunscreen (high SPF recommended)
- Sunglasses
- Hat or cap for strong sun exposure
- Swimwear
- Swimsuit (some stops may include hotels or pools depending on the itinerary)
- Essentials
- Small backpack for daily use
- Personal toiletries
- Hand sanitizer / wet wipes
- Power bank for charging devices
- Cash (for drinks, souvenirs, or tips)
- Optional but useful
- Personal medication
- Motion sickness tablets (for long drives)
- Lip balm and moisturizer (desert air can be dry)
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3 days.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, German, Arabic, Italian, and French
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 2 or older.
From AED 1,441 each
