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2 Day itinerary in Tunisia, Africa

Desert tour with a night in a tent

Description A night under a tent in the desert is not only a tour, it is an adventure and a journey through time …. You leave the tourist places to attack the desert, the spirit of the caravans and dive into the local life. During this adventure, you will discover Tataouine, with these ksours and... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Arabic, French, German, Italian

GUIDANCE

Tour Guide, Driver

starting point

Djerba

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Meditation

Visit markets

Meet local people

Historic & cultural landmarks

Travel with Purpose

Outdoors & Nature

Food & Drink

Beach & Sea

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Discover the 3 types of desert in Tunisia: Chott, Reg and Erg

2

Explore the berber village of Chenini with a local guide and discover the berber way of life

3

Watch the sunset over the dunes in the middle of the desert

4

Visit the Troglodyte Sidi Idriss hotel and discover the decorations of Star Wars

Itinerary

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Day 1

place From Djerba to the desert

At 7:30 am, our team will pick you up from your hotel to take you on an adventure! Leave the island via the Roman road, the bridge that connects the island to the mainland, cross the fields of olive trees that stretch as far as the eye can see and head towards Tataouine. On the way, by the side of the road, take the time to take photos and discover the first type of deserts in Tunisia “Le Chott” or the salt desert (a salt lake). Continue to Tataouine and take the time to stroll around the local market. I recommend that you taste the famous gazelle horns! A local pastry made with honey and peanuts. Then head to Chenini, one of the most beautiful Berber villages in Tunisia that you will discover with a local guide. This gentleman will be happy to accompany you for about 1 hour to discover the different components of the village! You will visit the houses dug in the walls of the mountain, the granaries and even the mosque which dominates it! You will learn a lot about these Berber tribes and their traditions. At the end of the visit do not hesitate to thank your guide with a ticket, that’s what these young people live on. After 1 hour of walking, you will be rewarded with a good local meal! And yes, a couscous accompanied by a soup, an egg brick and a dessert. Around 2 p.m., we will take the road again for about 1h30 during which you will cross the second type of desert “the Reg” or the rock desert! You will come across tribes of sheep, goats and even dromedaries in their wild state. On site at the oasis, take the time to bathe in the hot spring and admire this unique landscape where the greenery of palm trees embraces the ocher color of the fine sand dunes stretched as far as the eye can see. n the early afternoon, head to your campsite to settle in and do not miss the moment when the sun timidly sets behind the dunes. Around 7 p.m., you will have an appointment to attend a demonstration of the preparation of the famous sand bread just before having dinner

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Private tour: Campement Zmela Labrissa
  • Commun tour: Campement Zmela Labrissa
Day 2

place The troglodyte village

In the morning, when you wake up, enjoy a good breakfast overlooking the dunes then fasten your belts for the second part of the adventure! Head to Tamazret, a Berber village and then to Matmata where you will have a homestay visit. In a cave house dug underground, your host will be happy to serve you a good rosemary tea, accompanied by honey and olive oil. Take the time to visit the house, to admire its unique architecture, its simplicity and the modesy of its inhabitants! Then head to Sidi Idriss, the place to shoot some scenes from the famous Star Wars Saga before taking the time to have lunch! After the meal, head to Toujane, an ocher-colored Berber village, nestled between two mountains. Admire the panoramic view, then visit the village up close. This village is famous for making Berber carpets and honey! Take the road back to the island of Djerba with your head full of good memories!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Campement Zmela Labrissa
  • Campement Zmela Labrissa

Meals expand_less

  • Lunch (2)
  • Dinner (1)
  • Breakfast (1)

Transport expand_less

  • 4wd vehicle (7 seats)

Not Included expand_less

  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Extra activities : camel ride & quad bike
  • Tips

About Aymen

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Hiking

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Yoga

Meditation

Wellness retreat

Snorkeling/Diving

Visit markets

Meet local people

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Classic Sights

Food & Drink

Travel with Purpose

Beach & Sea

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$200.00 USD