The three desert and mountain oases

Mellita8 daysBus or Minivan Tour
  • Free cancellation

About this experience

A circuit where you make a very large part of South Tunisia:

You will discover the ksours of Tataouine

The Reg (desert of rocks)

the Erg (dune desert)

You slept in tents in a setting worthy of miles and a night where the milky way would seem at hand ...

You will cross the salt lakes, the dunes and explore the mountain oases ...

During these few days you discovered some sites where the movie "Star Wars" was shot

You will spend the night in different types of accommodation: hotel - Lodging - Camp under tent - Guest house ..

You will eat at the inhabitant and you draw a lot on the local life and the daily life of a Tunisian ...

You will be in a privatized vehicle and you will be supervised by a driver and a guide approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office

This tour is customizable according to your tastes and your preferences but also according to the duration of your stay

Next available dates

What’s included

  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Flights
  • Optional activities offered on site

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Arrival and beginning of the adventure

  2. 2

    Free day according to the arrival times. If you arrive early, you will discover the island and its surroundings

  3. 3

    Visit the Heritage Museum of Djerba to get an idea about the traditions of the island, the people's habits through the times and more ...

  4. 4

    One night in a 4 * Hotel

  5. 5

    Between Chenini and Douiret: Hiking in the mountain of Dahar and the night in a shelter.

  6. 6

    Visit of the mosque of 7 dormant

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    Visit of the Berber village and discovery of its various components

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    After the visit of Tataouine and its market, Chenini and Berber village, you will go hiking with a local guide for about 4 hours. On arrival, you will rest at the cottage overlooking the Berber village of Douiret. Those who wish to travel in 4 * 4 can do so.

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    Drinks are extra

  10. 10

    Drinks are extra

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    Night at the Douiret gite: rooms dug into the walls of the mountain

  12. 12

    Ksar Ghilane: The hot spring and the night in tents

  13. 13

    Swimming in a natural hot spring

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    Possibility of quad ride or dromedary on the dunes (extra)

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    In a restaurant in the oasis of Ksar Ghilane (excluding drinks)

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    At camp where we will spend the night (excluding drinks)

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    Night under tent in a camp

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    Tozeur: the salt lake and the old medina passing by Douz the desert gate

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    Leave Ksar Ghilane to Tozeur, the city of palm groves par excellence. We will go through Douz the desert gate where you will have time to stroll in the souk and enjoy a good lunch. After the meal we will cross the famous salt lake of Chott Djerid or according to the legend of the whole armies disappeared forever. Arrival, installation at the hotel to rest.

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    The afternoon departure to get lost in the labyrinths of the medina city of Tozeur under the comments of the guide who will tell you everything about its history and its unique architecture.

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    4 * Hotel

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    Mountain oases and scenery of Mos Espa

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    An oasis worthy of a thousand and one night where the greenery of the palm trees dominates the ocher color of the rocks and the water gushes from the side of the mountains ... A hike of approximately 40 minutes will be with the appointment with a local guide

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    Visit the big waterfall Tamerza and opportunity to do some shopping in the shops next door.

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    Free time to walk in the oasis of Midès and admire its famous canyons

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    After about two hours of adrenaline and waterfalls made by your driver through the old Rally track, the salt lake of Chott El Gharsa and the sand dunes will land at the biggest sets of the movie Star Wars in Tunisia, the village Mos Espa.

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    In a local restaurant at the inhabitant and without drinks

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    At the hotel restaurant (excluding drinks)

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    4 * Hotel

  30. 30

    In the troglodyte house: Visit Berber villages and meals at the inhabitant

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    Visit of the petrified or consolidated sand site of Debebcha

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    Visit of Douz the desert gate and free time to stroll in the souk

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    Stop at the café to enjoy a good tea fines at the Berber village of Tamezret and visit the museum according to schedules (it is not always open)

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    Visit of a troglodyte dwelling at the inhabitant to enjoy a good lunch prepared and served by the host

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    Visit the Sidi Idriss hotel in Matmata: shooting location of some scenes from the movie Star Wars.

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    Homestay in a troglodyte house

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    At the hotel (excluding drinks)

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    Guest house

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    Village of Toujane and return to Djerba

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    A stop to admire the beautiful Berber village of Toujane, hidden shyly between two mountains and famous for making carpets in Margoum and for its honey

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    We will return to the island crossing its famous Roman causeway

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    excluding drinks

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    At your hotel in Djerba

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    4 * Hotel

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    Departure

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    Free day according to the departure schedule and transfer to the airport (2 hours before the flight)

Good to know

Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
2+ years
Guide
Guided tour in English, German, Arabic, Italian, and French
Start times
08:00

Know before you go

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Passport required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

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

Meeting point

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Djerba

How you meet
Meet on location
Coordinates
33.80760, 10.84515
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Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 8 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?

No — you make your own way to the meeting point.

Where does this experience start?

It starts at Djerba.

Is there a minimum age?

Travellers must be 2 or older.

From AED 4,755 per person (5–6 travelers)