The Wonders of the South

Day 1: Welcome to Tunis

Arrival in Djerba, welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Djerba. Check-in and free day depending on flight schedules.

Route: Depending on arrival airport
Stages: Arrival and relaxation
Accommodation: 4* Hotel

Day 2: The wonders of the south: Tataouine and Chenini, between Ksours and Berber villages

After breakfast, departure via the Roman Causeway towards Tataouine. Visit of the town, then continuation to Ksar Ouled Soltane, a filming location for some scenes of the movie Star Wars and one of the finest Ksours in southern Tunisia. Departure to Chenini, a small village embedded in the mountain, famous for its ksours and houses carved into the mountain walls, and visit (about 40 minutes on foot) with a local guide who will gladly share the history and traditions of his village with you.
Lunch in a typical restaurant.
After lunch, visit of the famous Ksar Hadada, a Star Wars filming location in Tataouine.

Continuation to the village of Beni Khadech and check-in at the rural guesthouse of Ksar Jouamaa in Berber ghorfas.

Walking time: approx. 3 hours
Stages: Tataouine – Chenini – Douiret – Beni Khedache
Accommodation: Overnight at Ksar Jouamaa, an 18th-century granary located on the summit of Mount Beni Khédache

Day 3: A night under the tent

After breakfast, departure to the Berber village of Guermessa, an abandoned village where you will enjoy a walking tour to discover its different components. Continuation to Ksar Ghilane, a small exotic oasis in the heart of the Sahara, famous for its natural hot spring where you can swim. Arrival and free time to enjoy bathing in the hot spring.

Lunch and possibility of a quad excursion (extra) or a camel ride to visit the ancient fort “Tisavar” located in the middle of the desert, then departure to Zmela camp where you will spend the night (about 20 km).

Arrival and free time to enjoy the sunset. Dinner and Saharan evening.
Overnight in a Berber tent.

Accommodation: Overnight at Zmela camp or similar

Day 4: Tozeur – Chott Djerid and the old medina

Gentle wake-up and breakfast, then departure to Tozeur via the town of Douz.
Lunch and continuation.
Crossing of Chott El Djérid, an ancient lake, a sea of mirages and mysterious beauty where, according to legend, entire armies disappeared forever. Arrival and hotel check-in.
In the afternoon, visit of the old town of Tozeur (the old Medina) and possibility of a horse-drawn carriage ride in the magnificent palm grove of Tozeur (extra) or a visit to the beautiful traditional arts museum Dar Chéraït (extra). Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Walking time: approx. 1 hour
Stages: Jérid – Tozeur – Medina – Palm Grove
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Ksar Rouge 4* or similar

Day 5: Excursion to the mountain oases

After breakfast, departure to visit the superb mountain oases: Chébika, a true suspended paradise and a favorite filming location for major filmmakers (known especially for its Berber village and water springs flowing from the mountainside), Tamerza (famous for its waterfall), and Midès (known for its canyons).
Lunch in a typical restaurant at a local home to enjoy a traditional Tunisian menu.
In the afternoon, possibility to leave civilization behind and venture into the dunes of Ong Djemel via the Rally track to discover the Star Wars sets and the village of Mos Espa. On the way back to the hotel, we will pass through the Nefta Corbeille for a visit.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Walking time: approx. 1 hour
Stages: Chebika – Tamerza – Midès
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Ksar Rouge 4* or similar

Day 6: In the underground house

After breakfast, departure to Douz.
Arrival in Douz and free time to stroll through its colorful market.
Departure to Matmata, the troglodyte village. First stop in the Berber village of Tamazret. Coffee break and free time to walk around the village.
Continuation to Matmata and visit to a local home where you will be welcomed with Roman tea, homemade bread prepared by your host, olive oil, and honey.
Departure to the hotel and lunch.

In the afternoon, visit of the famous Sidi Idriss Hotel (a filming location for some Star Wars scenes), followed by a visit to the Berber village of Toujane, famous for its handmade “MARGHOUM” carpets and rosemary honey.

Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight (hotel with semi-troglodyte architecture).

Stages: Tozeur – Douz – Matmata
Accommodation: Overnight at Diar El Barbar or similar

Day 7: Return to Djerba

Breakfast, departure to the island of Djerba via the ferry.
Visit of Guellala, the pottery village, with the opportunity to shop in local stores before continuing. Then continuation to the alleys of Djerba Hood and free time to admire street art.
Departure to Houmt Souk and free time in the souks.

Check-in at the hotel and free time (seafront hotel).

Stages: Matmata – Djerba
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Dar Bhar or similar

Day 8: End of our services

Free day and transfer to the airport according to flight schedules