Tunisia
Ksour, cave villages and a night in a desert camp
Tunisia
A southern Tunisia off the beaten track, starting from Djerba: the ghorfas of Medenine, the Berber village of Chenini clinging to the mountain, a night in a camp at Ksar Ghilane, the cave houses of Matmata, the oases of Nouil and Zaafrane, the Chott el-Jerid, Tozeur and Nefta, then Chebika and Tamerza. The trip ends with a tour of Djerba, from the potters of Guellala to the souks of Houmt Souk, and a free day. 4* hotels (local rating); five adults at most per 4x4. Private tour version from €1,220 per person.
When
March to May, Sept to Nov
Price
From 1 054€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
7 nights
Ideal length
Days 1-2
From the island of Djerba to the fortified granaries of Medenine and the village of Chenini, before a night among the dunes.
Day 1
Arrival in Djerba
Fly to Djerba, welcome and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Medenine, Chenini and Ksar Ghilane
Leave along the Roman causeway for Medenine and its ghorfas, Berber granaries turned into homes. Visit Tataouine and lunch, then Chenini, a village set into the walls of a mountain cirque. Continue to Ksar Ghilane for a night in a camp (about 300 km).
Days 3-5
The dug-out houses of Matmata, the Saharan oases, the Chott el-Jerid and the mountain oases.
Day 3
Matmata, Nouil and Zaafrane – Douz
Visit the cave dwellings of Matmata, then drive to Douz. In the afternoon, the oases of Nouil and Zaafrane and their fine sand dunes (about 180 km).
Day 4
The Chott el-Jerid, Tozeur and Nefta
Cross the Chott el-Jerid, the Lake Triton of antiquity, known for its mirages. Check in at Tozeur, then Nefta, the religious town of the Jerid and the finest oasis in the region.
Day 5
Chebika and Tamerza – Gabès – Djerba
The mountain oases of Chebika and Tamerza, their springs and canyons. Lunch in Gafsa, then Gabès, Tunisia's only seaside oasis, with its old town and souk. Back to Djerba (about 430 km).
Days 6-8
A tour of the island, then a day of rest before going home.
Day 6
A tour of Djerba
Explore the island: Guellala, the potters' village, then Houmt Souk, its souks and market. Back to the hotel for lunch.
Day 7
Djerba, free day
A free day at the hotel or optional excursions. Lunch on your own.
Day 8
Flight home
Transfer to Djerba airport according to your flight time and arrival in France.
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