View of Ksar Ghilane oasis and the hot spring

KSAR GHILANE – TWO-DAY SAHARA TOUR FROM ZARZIS

BERBER VILLAGES AND DESERT ADVENTURE – FROM ZARZIS

What if you took a break… outside of time?

From Zarzis, venture south into the heart of Tunisia’s desert heritage. This two-day experience takes you across the ksour region, into Berber history and Saharan landscapes.

Wander through centuries-old granaries and hilltop villages, relax in the oasis of Ksar Ghilane, ride through sand dunes in a 4x4, and spend a magical evening in the desert.

Perfect for curious travelers seeking a blend of cultural immersion and raw natural beauty.

PROGRAM OF THE TWO-DAY TRIP TO THE DESERT AT KSAR GHILANE

Day 1

07:30 AM: Pick-up from your place of stay or the airport.
Departure towards Tataouine.
Photo stop at the salt lake Sebkhet el Melah.
Visit the market in Tataouine.
Visit Ksar Ouled Soltane (25 km, 30-minute drive).
Guided visit of the Berber village of Chenini (45 minutes) (40 km, 38-minute drive).
Lunch at a restaurant in Guermassa (25 km, 25-minute drive).
Journey to the desert at Ksar Ghilane, the oasis surrounded by immense ochre sand dunes (140 km, 2h10 drive).
Free time in the oasis at Ksar Ghilane.
Optional camel ride (€15/hour) or quad biking (€30/hour).
Swimming in the 32° hot spring (if desired).
Departure by track, 20 km, to the Saharan camp for an overnight stay in the Tunisian desert.
Check-in, sunset over the desert, and demonstration of sand bread baking.
Dinner and overnight at the desert camp in your private tent (Double tent).

Day 2

Breakfast and free time in the desert dunes.
Departure for Matmata via the Berber village of Tamezret (95 km, 1h20 drive).
Lunch with a local family in Tamezret.
Visit Matmata and a troglodyte house (12 km, 15-minute drive).
Return and drop-off at your place of stay or the airport in the late afternoon around 5:30 PM.

Please note that the times are approximate and may vary depending on weather conditions and the season.

This two-day trip will offer you an immersive experience in the culture and history of the Berbers, as well as an introduction to the desert of the Grand Erg Oriental in Tunisia.

Information:

Transportation is by 4x4.

Our vehicles can be equipped with baby seats on request.

This trip is not open to people with reduced mobility.

PRICES FOR THE TWO-DAY TRIP IN THE DESERT AT KSAR GHILANE

Our prices are incl. VAT and in €, they decrease depending on the number of participants:

Pour 5 personnes, prix par personne	155 €
Pour 4 personnes, prix par personne	175 €
Pour 3 personnes, prix par personne	215 €
Pour 2 personnes, prix par personne	285 €

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

The price includes:

Pick-up 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.
The transfers.
Lunches in restaurants and at homestays.
Dinner and night at the Saharan camp. (Double room).
Entrance fees to the visits planned in the program.

Excluded from the price:

Domestic or international flights.
The drinks.
Optional extra activities.
Tips and personal purchases.

* Tunisian National Tourism Office

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TWO-DAY TRIP TO KSAR GHILANE IN THE TUNISIAN DESERT

Departure from Zarzis at sunrise for a journey into the Tataouine region
Visit to the iconic Ksar Ouled Soltane and walk through Chenini’s stone alleys
Lunch in Guermassa with stunning views of the Dahar mountain range
Afternoon arrival in Ksar Ghilane with optional hot spring dip
Off-road adventure: 20 km 4x4 ride through the dunes to your desert camp
Learn how desert bread is baked directly in sand and embers
Enjoy a traditional dinner and an evening under a pristine starlit sky
Overnight in your private tent in the Sahara
Return via Matmata, with a home-cooked lunch in Tamezret
Explore a troglodyte dwelling and discover the unique architecture of the region

Take away:

Concerning the equipment, you must include in a bag (this is better for sand):

A flashlight or headlamp, as well as towels (not provided at the Saharan camp).
For the evening, in winter, bring warm clothes as it can be very cold at this time of year.
If you are cold, for the camp we recommend sports tracksuits for sleeping and if you need to go out at night.
Blankets, pillows and sheets are provided at the camp.