The Wonders of the South

After breakfast, departure via the Roman Road to Tataouine. Visit of the city then continuation towards Ksar Ouled Soltane, place of filming of some scenes of the film “Star Wars” and one of the best Ksours of the Tunisian south. Departure for Chenini, a small village embedded in the mountains, renowned for its ksours and its houses dug into the walls of the mountains and visit (about 40 min on foot) with a local guide who will be happy to share with you the history of its village and its traditions.
Lunch in a typical restaurant.
After the meal, hike with a local guide between the village of Chenini and the village of Douiret (about 3 hours). This hike is optional. Then head to Ksar Jouamaa, an 18th century granary atop the Beni Khedache mountains, for dinner, evening and overnight.

Accommodation: Ksar Jouamaa berber Cottage with half board

After breakfast, departure to the Berber village of Guermessa, a deserted village where you will have an appointment with a walk to discover its different components. Continuation to Ksar Ghilane, a small exotic oasis in the middle of the Sahara, famous for its natural source of thermal water, where you can bathe. Arrival and free time to enjoy a swim in the hot spring.

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

Arrival and free time to enjoy the sunset. Dinner and Saharan vigil.
Night in a Berber tent.

Accommodation: Overnight at Zmela camp or similar.

Wake up gently and breakfast, then departure for Tozeur via the town of Douz.
Lunch and continuation.
Crossing of Chott El Djérid, lake of antiquity, sea of chimeras and disturbing fairyland by its mirages where, according to legend, entire armies disappeared forever. Arrival and installation at the hotel.
Afternoon visit to the old town of Tozeur (The old Medina) and possibility of taking a horse-drawn carriage ride in the wonderful palm grove of Tozeur (Extra) or visiting the magnificent museum of traditional arts Dar Chéraït (Extra). Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Walking time: about 1 hour
Stages: Jérid Tozeur – The Medina – The Palmeraie

Accommodation: Overnight at a 4* hotel with half board

After breakfast, departure to visit the superb mountain oases Chébika, a veritable suspended paradise, which for years has become the favorite place of the greatest filmmakers (known above all for its Berber village and its water sources which spring from the side of the mountain ), Tamerza (famous for its waterfall) and Midès (for its Canyons).
Lunch in a typical restaurant with the locals to enjoy a typical Tunisian menu.
In the afternoon, possibility to leave behind civilization and go on an adventure in the dunes of Ong Djemel by the Rally track to discover the sets of Star Wars and the village of Mose Espa. On the way to our hotel, we will pass the basket of Nefta where a visit will be at the rendezvous.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Walking time: about 1 hour

Stages: Chebika – Tamerza – Midès
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Ksar Rouge 4* or similar.

After breakfast, departure to Douz
Arrival in Douz and free time for a walk in its colorful market.
Departure to Matmata, the troglodyte village. Our first stop will be at the Berber village of Tamazret. Coffee break and free time for a walk in the village.
Continuation to Matmata and visit to the locals where we will be welcomed by a good Roman tea, bread prepared by your host, accompanied by olive oil and honey.
Departure at the hotel and lunch.

In the afternoon, departure to visit the famous Sidi Idriss hotel (location of some Star Wars scenes) then a visit to the Berber village of Toujane famous for the manufacture of handmade “MARGOUM” carpets as well as for its honey. based on rosemary.

Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight (hotel with a semi-troglodyte structure and architecture)

Steps: Tozeur – Douz – Matmata
Accommodation: Night in Diar El Barbar or similar.

Breakfast, Departure to the island of Djerba via the ferry (bac).
Visit of Guellela the pottery village and possibility of doing business in the shops before leaving the next day. Continuation to the alleys of Djerbahood and free time to admire the street-Arts.
Departure to Houmt souk and free time in the souks.

Installation at the hotel and free time (hotel feet in the water).

Steps: Matmata – Djerba
Accommodation: Overnight at Dar Bhar hotel or similar.

Free day and transfer to the airport according to flight schedules