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SOUTHERN TUNISIA 3-DAY DESERT TRIP – FROM GABÈS
SAND DUNES, OASES, AND OFF-ROAD TRACKS
Leaving from the oasis of Gabès, this 3-day trip explores southern Tunisia’s depth.
You’ll travel through rocky highlands and ancient Berber villages, stop in remote oases like Ksar Ghilane, and cross the sands of Douz.
This is a trip of contrasts, featuring open desert, cultural heritage, and warm local hospitality.
3-DAY TOUR IN SOUTH TUNISIA ROAD MAP FROM GABES
Duration: 3 days - 2 nights
Distance traveled: 1,200 km
Lunches: Restaurants and homestays
Sites visited: 13
Nights: Hotel and Saharan camp
PROGRAM OF THE 4X4 TOUR IN THE SOUTH OF TUNISIA OVER 3 DAYS FROM GABES
Day 1 – From Gabès to the mountain oases and Tozeur
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Pickup at 6:30 AM from your accommodation in Gabès and departure toward Tozeur.
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Scenic drive through southern Tunisia with several photo stops along the way.
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Lunch at a local restaurant upon arrival in Tozeur.
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Afternoon visits to the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza, and the Mides canyon near the Algerian border.
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Continue to Ong Jmal ("Camel's Neck") and Nefta, known for its lush oasis and architecture.
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Return to Tozeur in the evening.
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Dinner and overnight stay at the 4-star Ksar Rouge hotel (or equivalent), or in a local guesthouse. Accommodation based on double occupancy.
Day 2 – Salt lake, Douz, and the gateway to the Sahara
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Breakfast and departure to Chott El Jerid, Tunisia’s largest salt lake.
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Stop to explore the Sidi Bouhlel canyon, also known as "Star Wars Canyon."
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Continue south toward Douz, famous for its palm groves and desert atmosphere.
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Visit the fossilized dunes and learn about traditional palm irrigation systems.
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Lunch in Douz.
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Afternoon transfer to the oasis of Ksar Ghilane, on the edge of the Grand Erg Oriental.
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Free time to explore the oasis and, optionally, swim in the natural 32°C hot spring.
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Optional activities (payable on-site):
– Camel ride: €15/hour
– Quad ride: €30/hour
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4x4 departure along a 20 km desert trail to Zmela Saharan Camp.
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Enjoy the sunset and attend a sand-baked bread demonstration.
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Dinner at the Saharan restaurant and overnight stay in private tents in the desert (double occupancy).
Day 3 – Troglodyte villages and return to Gabès
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Breakfast and free time in the dunes.
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Departure toward Matmata via the Berber village of Tamezret.
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Lunch with a local family in Tamezret.
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Visit of a traditional troglodyte home and discovery of the region’s unique lunar landscape.
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Late afternoon return and drop-off at your accommodation in Gabès.
Information:
The tour is done in 4X4.
Our vehicles can be equipped with baby seats on request.
This tour is not open to people with reduced mobility.
No telephone network in the desert.
PRICES FOR THE 3-DAY 4X4 TOUR IN SOUTH TUNISIA FROM GABES
Our prices are reduced according to the number of participants: 5 people maximum per 4x4.
Rates include one night in a lodge in Tozeur.
For 5 people, price per person | € 310 |
For 4 people, price per person | € 355 |
For 3 people, price per person | € 410 |
For 2 people, price per person | € 575 |
Rates include one night in a 4* hotel in Tozeur.
For 5 people, price per person | € 350 |
For 4 people, price per person | € 395 |
For 3 people, price per person | € 450 |
For 2 people, price per person | € 610 |
For more than 5 people, please contact us!
The price includes:
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Pick-up and drop-off at your place of stay.
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Transport by 4x4 or private minibus, with driver.
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The services of a guide approved by the ONTT*, speaking French, English, German or Italian.
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Lunches in restaurants and at homestays.
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Night with half board at the B&B or 4* hotel in Tozeur. (Double room).
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Night with half board at the Saharan camp. (Double tent).
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Entrance fees to the visits planned in the program.
Excluded from the price:
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Domestic or international flight.
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The drinks.
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Optional extra activities.
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Tips and personal purchases.
* Tunisian National Tourism Office
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 3-DAY 4X4 TOUR IN SOUTH TUNISIA FROM GABES
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Tailor-made route from Gabès to the desert
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3 full days exploring ksour, mountains, and dunes
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Overnight in the Sahara and hotel 4*
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Easy access for travelers coming from the east coast
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Stops include Tozeur, Ksar Ghilane, Matmata, and Douz
Take away:
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Concerning the equipment, you must bring a bag (it is better for the sand).
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Your change for the duration of the trip, a flashlight or headlamp, as well as towels (not provided at the Saharan camp).
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For the evening, bring warm clothes as it can be very cold in winter.
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If you are cold, for the camp we recommend sports tracksuits for sleeping and if you need to go out at night.
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Blankets, pillows and sheets are provided at the camp.
Don't forget :
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Toiletries and towels.
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A flashlight or headlamp.
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Scarf or scarf for the quad.
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Swimsuit.
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Solar cream.
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Hat or cap.
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Pair of sunglasses.
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Camera.
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Some cash for your personal expenses.
CUSTOMERS’ REVIEWS ON THE GREAT SOUTH TOUR OVER 3 DAYS FROM GABES
Find our reviews on Google and TripAdvisor:
kinet26 review
★★★★★
Review of Private tour to discover the great Tunisian south…
I dreamed of discovering desert and oases. Bruno from "GSA" offered us a tailor-made itinerary. On site, Khaled takes over. Private tour over 3 days. The 4x4 was waiting for us in front of the hotel with Khaled and Kilani. Three magnificent days whose discoveries were increasing. Unusual, wild, authentic, grandiose landscapes. Direction Chott El Jerid, Chebika, Mides, 100 km of track in the middle of the desert. Gorgeous. Ksar Ghilane then the camp. Do not miss. You are greeted with such kindness. But also, the meal with the locals. Then, Chenini with the meeting of Adel, the guide on site speaks 6 languages. There, they need us, visitors, so much to survive. Go meet him, leave him the tip to allow him to live, buy souvenirs there; this purchase will take on its full meaning. It will allow families to survive on the land they love. We gave Adel some small gifts for the children in the village. The encounters will have been as beautiful as the grandiose landscapes; these memories will remain engraved for a long time. Big thanks to Bruno for offering this kind of “off the beaten track” experience. Big thanks to Kilani, in his beautiful nomad outfit and outstanding driver in the desert... And big thanks to you Khaled for your kindness, your availability, your knowledge, your open-mindedness. You are a beautiful person as we like to meet in life. Good to you. Laurence and Franck
Fredericlop's review
★★★★★
Unforgettable Christmas vacation in southern Tunisia
Grand South Tunisian trip. Departure from Gabès for 3 days, 2 nights to discover the South of Tunisia, between stone ergs, salt lakes, sand dunes and mountain oases. Our guide Mahmoud was able to help us discover his country through its history, its culture, its grandiose sites and landscapes. Stops for lunch in confidential and very tasty addresses (Matmata, Tamerza), sunset in the dunes at Ksar Ghilane, with the desire of our guide to stay away from the hordes of tourists. We return to France with images and flavors in our heads. Without forgetting Salem, our driver, always caring, kind, discreet, whom we got to know throughout the trip and who delighted us on the slopes and the dunes. A big thank you to Salem and Mahmoud who made our stay unforgettable. Frederick and Catherine.
Review of Trail673980
★★★★★
Unforgettable 3-day trip in 4X4 from Gabès
We have just returned from a 3-day trip with GSA What can I say... starting with discussions with Bruno via France, making us want to book a private tour in a desert for the first time (in fact a very short tour among all our previous trips) Promised thing, thing due, a few weeks later we left with our super pilot Anouar and our unbeatable guide Mahmoud. The layout of the circuit was more than above our expectations...! We are very happy to have chosen 4 days and not 24 or 48 hours... because there is so, so much to see. The most important thing is the adaptation, sharing and knowledge that Mahmoud brought us on all the key points of this loop. Star Wars sites, Canyons, Berber Villages, Main Cities, and Oases: we haven't lost a beat; even more, we had a VIEW of it. Indeed, if we had a head start, the amazing duo did not hesitate to show us a landscape or a village in addition to our itinerary. Mahmoud is incredibly kind, he speaks French perfectly, as well as Italian. During the dinners the discussions continued and it was pleasant. In addition, Mahmoud insisted throughout the trip that we would enjoy our plates. He is attentive to your preferences, meat // fish // Spicy not Spicy Anouar an outstanding pilot who has a real GPS in his head and this right in the desert dunes... really impressive. We will end this review with the last day and night camped in the Sahara which was INCREDIBLE. Everything was sunny but I won't say more... I'll leave room for a few photos to inspire those who may still be hesitant about their next destination! NB: We also advise lovers of peaceful corners to stay at Dar Chick Yahia at Manuel's from Djerba, a B&B recommended by Bruno. Top-notch. Thanks again See you soon Serena & Victor