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The pick of Tunisia.
Our pick of the 10 best sahara desert tours — the standouts worth building a day around, with what to expect and how to book each one.
Two-day Tunisian Sahara tour from Hammamet with El Jem, Matmata caves, Douz overnight, Chott El Jerid mirages, Star Wars sets, meals, and transport.
“The whole experience has been unique. Professional service from guide and driver. Food and hotel first class.”
A VIP 2-day Sahara trip from Sousse with Roman El Jem, Matmata Star Wars sets, Douz dunes, Chott El Jerid, and Kairouan.
“We spent two wonderful days with Hsin Benhamra. Very good guide and very nice. He introduced us to palm juice and other beautiful things! The night in the desert was great with camel ride and show. They also gave us a demonstration of baking bread in the sand and a very good dinner and breakfast.…”
Two-day tour from Sousse: El Jem, Matmata cave homes, Douz desert night, Chott el Jerid, Star Wars set, and Kairouan.
“Don’t take this trip unless you’re ready to sit on the coach for a long time - 1200kms worth of time! But if you’re prepared for this then it’s a great trip. Mohammed the guide is excellent, the food at all stops was good and the hotel was lovely (just time to use the pool…”
Two days across Tunisia’s reg, erg, and chott salt flats, then Matmata caves, ending with one night in a tent under stars.
“What a wonderful experience!? Ryad and Mohamed impressed us with knowledge, skills, kind attitude and we felt like knowing them since forever. Two days were like ten, with so many places to discover, meet locals, savouring best local foRead more”
Private day trip from Djerba to Ksar Ghilane oasis, hot spring swim time, optional rides to Tisavar, and Star Wars filming at Ksar Hadada.
“Tour was scheduled for the 06:00 am, however I asked to start it at 10:00 am and received a positive answer.”
2-day Djerba desert tour to Les Chotts, Le Reg and L’Erg, Berber villages, hot spring swim, sunset, and a tent night.
“Amazing experience with bereber people and with our guide Bubaka and with Walid, the best driver. They made us feel at home all the time. The desert is an unique experience. Thanks from Bilbao!!”
One day from Djerba to Ksar Ghilane hot springs and Berber villages, with a small-group ride and lunch included.
“The entire experience was great, starting with the drive to the various stops along the way. Quad biking or camel ride (you can pick either) is not included in the price so that is extra if you want to do some desert activities in Ksar Ghilane caRead more”
Private day trip from Djerba to Tataouine, Chenini, and Star Wars ksars, with lunch, guide, and salt lake photo stops.
“Our guide Taher and driver Anis gave us a wonderful experience touring the stone desert, Tataouine, Berber village etc. The landscape is magnificent, and Taher was very informative and enthusiastic as he told us about it. The trip is long but tRead more”
A long desert day from Djerba: Ksar Ghilane hot spring, Matmata troglodytes, Berber villages, and optional quad or camel rides.
“Simplemente, otra pareja de turistas les contrataron allí directamente a ellos una excursión diferente, y calzaron dos rutas en una, con el resultado de la imposibilidad de tiempo para realizar las visitas del programa. La realidad es que nos metimRead more”
A small-group day trip from Djerba to Chenini and Tataouine, with Roman-road sights, a Berber village lunch, and desert atmosphere.
“I didn't get what I pay for and they charge us extra for activities that was not included in the excursion.”
