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Douz, Place of the Martyrs – Desert trip from Gabès

DOUZ & MATMATA DAY TRIP FROM GABÈS

DAY TOUR TO DOUZ AND MATMATA FROM GABES

Discover the wonders of the Tunisian desert on this excursion from Gabès.

Explore the troglodyte dwellings of Matmata and experience the bustle of the local market in Douz, the gateway to the desert.

You will be amazed by the spectacular landscapes, from green oases to the first desert dunes.

An authentic experience that will immerse you in the heart of local culture and traditions.

DAY TOUR FROM GABES TO DOUZ AND MATMATA PROGRAM

Pick-up at 7:00 a.m. in front of your place of stay in Gabès and departure for Douz.

Arrival in Douz around 9am.

Coffee break and free time in the souk (the livestock market is on Thursday).

Immersion in the desert with a ride of approximately one hour, on the back of a camel.

Lunch at the restaurant.

Departure for Matmata and visit the troglodyte houses. (Douz > Matmata 65 km, 1h10 drive).

Visit to the Sidi Idriss hotel, the Lars farm, Star Wars, Mos Espa episode 1.

Return and drop-off around 5:30 p.m. in front of your place of stay in Gabès.

Information:

Transportation is either by 4x4 or minibus depending on the number of participants.

Our vehicles can be equipped with baby seats on request.

This day trip is not open to people with reduced mobility.

Do not forget:

Solar cream.
Hat or cap.
Pair of sunglasses.
Camera.
Some cash for your personal expenses.

DAY TOUR GABES TO DOUZ AND MATMATA PRICES

Our prices are inclusive of VAT and in €, they are reduced according to the number of participants, up to 5 people per 4x4 maximum:

For 5 people, price per person	€85
For 4 people, price per person	€100
For 3 people, price per person	€130
For 2 people, price per person	€185

For more than 5 people and a single person, contact us!

For private day trips, reductions for children under 11 only apply to groups of 4 or more paying adults.

The price includes:

Pick-up and drop-off at your place of stay.

Transport by 4x4 or private minibus, with driver.

The services of a guide approved by the ONTT*, speaking French, English, German or Italian.

Lunch at the restaurant.

Entrance fees to planned visits in the program.

Excluded from the price:

Domestic or international flights.

The drinks other tnan water.

Optional extra activities.

Tips and personal purchases.

*Tunisian National Tourism Office

DAY TRIP FROM GABES TO DOUZ AND MATMATA HIGHLIGHTS

Convenient pick-up from Gabès for direct access to the desert.
Experience the dramatic shift from coastal plains to sandy dunes.
Discover Douz’s local market and visit the Sahara Museum.
Enjoy a scenic camel ride into the soft desert sands.
Afternoon drive through the Dahar mountains to reach Matmata.
Learn about traditional troglodyte architecture and daily life.
Share a local lunch and connect with southern hospitality.
Visit the famous Sidi Idriss hotel, featured in Star Wars.

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