2-Day Excursion to the Ksar Ghilane Desert with Overnight in a Tent
Highlights
Djerba
cultural, sightseeing, Desert
Private Tour
2 Days
Easy
Arabic, Dutch, English, French
Languages
Arabic, Dutch, English, French
Description
This tour from Djerba or Zarzis includes visits to the Chahbaniya salt lake, Tataouine's souk, and the village of Chenini. Experience the Ksar Ghilane oasis with optional desert activities and a night at Zmela camp under the stars. Explore Matmata's troglodyte houses and visit the iconic Star Wars filming site Sidi Idriss, enjoying stunning panoramic views along the way.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Djerba or Zarzis - Tataoine - Chenini - ksar Ghilane
- Departure from your hotel in Djerba or Zarzis towards Tataouine by private vehicle.
- Stop at the Chahbaniya Salt Lake to enjoy the panoramic view and take photos.
- Continuation to the city center of Tataouine, free time and stroll to the souk
- Then we arrive at Chenini and visit the village guided by a local village guide.
- Lunch in a local restaurant offering traditional Tunisian dishes.
- After lunch, depart towards the oasis of Ksar Ghilane crossing the desert landscapes.
- Arrival at Ksar Ghilane and the possibility of participating in an activity (optional and payable on site) such as a quad or camel ride in the dunes.
- Free time to bathe in the hot thermal springs of Ksar Ghilane.
- Head to the Zmela camp or similar to admire the sunset and watch a demonstration of the preparation of bread baked in the sand.
- Installation in the camp tents to spend the night under the beautiful stars and the extraordinary silence of the desert.
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Day 2: Ksar ghilane - Tamazret - Matmata -Toujane - Djerba or Zarzis
- After breakfast at the camp, depart to the village of Matmata via the village of Tamezret to enjoy a panoramic view and take photos.
- Arrive in Matmata and visit a troglodyte house to discover the inhabitants' way of life.
- Lunch with locals to taste the local cuisine.
- After lunch, visit Sidi Idriss, the famous site used in the filming of Star Wars.
- Then, depart towards Djerba or Zarzis with a stop in Toujane, a village offering a magnificent panoramic view.
- Return to your hotel in Djerba or Zarzis late in the afternoon.
What's Included
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Know Before You Go
What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
11 to 20 | /person |
21 to 50 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
11 to 20 | /person |
21 to 50 | /person |
This is a private tour |