📖 About This Tour
The Splendors of the South offer a total immersion in the breathtaking landscapes and authentic traditions of this unique region of Tunisia. Treat yourself to a moment of escape and adventure, where each step reveals a captivating facet of southern Tunisia.
Your discovery begins in Tataouine, famous for its ancestral ksours and Berber villages nestled in the mountains. You will spend a night in a rural guesthouse offering a peaceful and authentic setting. Then head to the oasis of Ksar Ghilane, with its natural hot spring, where you will sleep in a tent in the heart of the desert, under a starry sky of rare purity.
Splendors of the South – ksours, oases, and desert nights
The itinerary will then take you to Douz, nicknamed the "gateway to the desert", and to the fascinating Chott el-Jerid, the largest salt lake in North Africa. You will then reach Tozeur, a true jewel of the south, renowned for its lush palm groves and its ancient medina steeped in history.
From the fortified granaries of Tataouine to the hot springs of Ksar Ghilane, from the infinite dunes of Douz to the palm-fringed oases of Tozeur, the Splendors of the South unveil a Tunisia that is both wild and welcoming. This journey is an invitation to slow down, to connect with the land and its people, and to experience the magic of the desert in all its forms. Whether you are a history lover, an adventurer, or simply in search of serenity, the Splendors of the South promise an unforgettable escape
✦ Tour Highlights
- ✓Enjoy pick-up at your location in Tunisia.
- ✓Discover a vast portion of Southern Tunisia.
- ✓Walk in the footsteps of camels in the Great Eastern Erg.
- ✓Swim in a natural hot spring at the heart of the desert in Ksar Ghilane.
- ✓Spend nights under the stars in the great Tunisian desert.
- ✓Walk through endless sand dunes.
- ✓Cross Chott El Jerid, North Africa’s largest salt lake.
- ✓Explore the lush palm groves and mountain oases of Tozeur.
- ✓Visit Mos Espa, the largest Star Wars site in Tunisia.
- ✓Experience three types of desert landscapes: Chott, Reg, and Erg.
- ✓Visit a troglodyte home in Matmata and share a meal with locals.
- ✓Explore Chebika, Tamerza, and Mides.
- ✓Savor authentic Tunisian cuisine and experience local life.
- ✓Visit Tataouine and its Berber villages and ksours.
💡 Good to Know
- Pick-up: Free from anywhere in Tunisia (our team picks you up wherever you are).
- Start time: 8:30 AM.
- Private tour: Minimum 2 people – just you and your group.
- Transport: Air-conditioned tourist vehicle.
- Guide: Speaks Arabic, French, English, German, or Italian.
- Hot spring: Swimming in a natural hot spring at Ksar Ghilane included.
- Optional: Quad or camel ride at Ksar Ghilane (extra cost, pay on-site).
- What to bring: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes, warm clothes for the desert night.
- Customizable: Itinerary can be adapted to your needs.
🗺️ Day-by-Day Programme
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Airport welcome • Transfer to hotel
Arrive in Djerba, where you are met and transferred to your hotel to settle in before the journey south.
4-star hotel, Djerba
Tataouine • Ksar Ouled Soltane (Star Wars) • Chenini • Douiret
Depart via the Roman causeway to Tataouine. Visit the town, then continue to Ksar Ouled Soltane — a Star Wars filming location and one of the finest fortified granaries in the south. Discover the picturesque mountain village of Chenini on a guided tour, with an optional hike on to Douiret and free time to explore, before dinner and an overnight in a local guesthouse.
Guesthouse at Raouf's, Douiret
Guermessa • Ksar Ghilane hot spring • Optional Tisavar Fort
Visit Guermessa, a dramatic deserted Berber village, then continue to Ksar Ghilane, an exotic oasis on the edge of the Sahara. Enjoy free time to swim in the natural hot spring, with an optional quad or camel ride to the desert fort of Tisavar, before a Saharan dinner and a night in a Berber tent.
Berber tent, Ksar Ghilane
Douz • Chott El Jerid • Tozeur medina
Depart for Tozeur via Douz, crossing the Chott El Jerid, famous for its mirages and eerie beauty. Visit the historic medina of Tozeur, with the option of a horse-drawn carriage ride through the palm grove or a visit to the Dar Chéraït museum, before dinner and your overnight stay.
Ksar Rouge Hotel, Tozeur — or similar
Chebika • Tamerza • Midès • Ong Jemel & Mos Espa (Star Wars) • Corbeille de Nefta
Discover the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Midès, with lunch in Tamerza. In the afternoon, venture to the dunes of Ong Jemel and the Star Wars set of Mos Espa, finishing at the natural amphitheatre of the Corbeille de Nefta before returning for dinner and your overnight stay.
Ksar Rouge Hotel, Tozeur — or similar
Tamazret • Matmata (Hôtel Sidi Driss) • Toujane
Depart for Matmata via Douz, pausing at the Berber village of Tamazret for coffee and a stroll. In Matmata, step into a local troglodyte home for tea with homemade bread, olive oil and honey, then visit the Hôtel Sidi Driss film location and the village of Toujane, before dinner and an overnight in a semi-troglodyte hotel.
Diar El Barbar, Matmata — or similar
Guellala pottery village • Djerbahood street art • Houmt Souk
Depart for Guellala, the island's pottery village, then explore the open-air murals of Djerbahood and enjoy free time in the markets of Houmt Souk, with dinner and an overnight in a charming guesthouse to close your journey through the south.
Dar Bhar, Djerba — or similar
Free time • Airport transfer • End of services
Enjoy a final morning on the island at your leisure — a last walk by the sea or through the souks of Houmt Souk — before your transfer to the airport, in line with your flight schedule, and the end of our services.
Included & Not Included
✅ Price Includes
- ✓Your pick-up at your address wherever you are in the big Tunis city and its surroundings
- ✓Provision of an air-conditioned and privatized vehicle for the duration of the Tour just for you so that you can make the Tour at your pace.
- ✓Provision of a driver and a guide both approved by the Tunisian national tourism office.
- ✓Accommodations with half board according to program
- ✓All entrance fees of the Tour
- ✓Midday lunches in local restaurants (including a soft drink)
- ✓Our assistance during the Tour.
❌ Not Included
- ✕Drinks during meals
- ✕Your personal expenses
- ✕Other optional activities
- ✕Tips for the guide and the driver or for locals you will visit
Solo travellers welcome, contact us for individual rates.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. Our tours are family-friendly and fully adapted for children of all ages. We adjust the pace, activities, and comfort level to make the experience enjoyable for the whole family. Just let us know the ages of your children when you enquire so we can tailor the programme accordingly.
Unfortunately, most of our tours involve terrain, desert tracks, medina alleys, archaeological sites, mountain paths, that is not accessible for wheelchair users. We are not in a position to guarantee safe and comfortable conditions for guests with reduced mobility. We apologise for the inconvenience and encourage you to contact us to discuss your specific situation.
A deposit of 30% of the total price is required to confirm your booking, this can be paid securely online via our payment link. The remaining balance is paid in cash (euros or Tunisian dinars, both accepted) directly to your guide at the start of the tour. No bank transfer or card payment is required for the balance.
Yes, absolutely. All our tours are tailor-made by nature. You can add extra days, skip certain sites, swap destinations, adjust the pace, or combine two circuits into one longer journey. Simply tell us your preferences when you send your enquiry and we will build a personalised proposal within 24 hours.
Our tours are available in English, French, German, and Italian. Your guide will accompany you throughout the entire journey and communicate in your preferred language. If you require another language, please contact us, we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Absolutely. Tunisia is a welcoming, open country with a long tradition of hosting international visitors. Tourist areas are well-supervised, and our experienced guides are with you every step of the way. Tunisia remains one of the safest destinations in the Mediterranean region for travellers.
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