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8 DAYS TREK IN THE DESERT SIDI MARZOUG TRIP
8 DAYS ITINERANT TREK IN THE TUNISIAN DESERT FROM EL FHIDIA TO EL BIDHA
This itinerant trek from El Fhidia to El Bidha is much more than just a hike in the desert; it is an invitation to discover the essence of the Tunisian Sahara, through its changing landscapes, its ancestral traditions and its captivating tranquility.
Every day spent in the desert is a tribute to the wild beauty of nature, an escape from modern life, offering a new perspective and inner peace.
Evenings spent around the fire, under an unparalleled starry sky, encounters with desert nomads, and the peaceful rhythm of bivouac life, will enrich your experience, leaving memories that will last a lifetime.
This trek offers a unique adventure, between exploration and introspection, promising not only external discoveries but also a deep encounter with oneself.
Join us for this itinerant trek, an odyssey through time and space, and let the Tunisian desert reveal its most intimate secrets to you.
TREK ITINERARY 8 DAYS IN THE TUNISIAN DESERT FROM EL FHIDIA TO EL BIDHA
Duration: 8 days - 7 nights
Lunches: At restaurants and in the form of a picnic
Sites visited: 10
Activity: Trekking - hiking
Nights: At the hotel and in bivouacs
8 DAYS TREK PROGRAM IN THE TUNISIAN DESERT FROM EL FHIDIA TO EL BIDHA
Day 1
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Pick-up at your place of stay or at Djerba airport (first night at the hotel optional).
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Departure for Douz (Djerba/Zarzis > Douz, 220 km - 3h30 drive).
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Stop and visit the troglodyte houses in Matmata.
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Lunch in Douz and visit of the city, depending on your arrival time.
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Night at the Offra 4* hotel or equivalent, on a half-board basis.
Day 2
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Visit the Douz market.
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Departure at 10 am by 4x4 to El Fhidia.
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Lunch at the bivouac.
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Continuation of the trek.
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Preparation of the bivouac and dinner.
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Evening and vigil around the campfire.
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Night in the tent, under the stars.
Days 3 to 6: El Khataia - Bou Jouifa - Sidi Marzoug - Ghout Elkarous
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Continuation to Ain Jaber.
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Lunch at the bivouac.
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Continuation to Smida Bir El Ghar.
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Dinner and night at the bivouac.
Day 7
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Departure to El Bidha.
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Lunch at the bivouac.
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Return to the Offra 4* hotel or equivalent.
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Night at the hotel on a half-board basis.
Day 8
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Transfer to Djerba airport according to your flight time, or to your place of stay in Djerba, Tozeur, Gabès, or Zarzis.
Information:
The transfer to reach the starting point of the trek is done by 4X4.
No telephone network during your immersion in the desert.
This trek is not open to people with reduced mobility.
PRICES FOR THE 8- DAY ITINERARY TREK IN THE TUNISIAN DESERT FROM EL FHIDIA TO EL BIDHA
Our prices are incl. VAT and in €. They are decreasing depending on the number of participants:
Single person, contact us!
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The price includes:
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Pick-up and drop-off at your place of stay.
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Permits for the desert.
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Transport in a 4x4 or private minibus with a driver.
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Services of camel driver guides accredited by the ONTT*.
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Nights on a half-board basis at the 4* hotel in Douz (double rooms).
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All meals at restaurants and in the form of picnics.
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The guided trek.
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Camel drivers with their dromedaries.
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Tents and necessary equipment for the bivouacs.
Not included in the price:
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National or international flights.
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Drinks other than water.
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Optional extra activities.
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Tips and personal purchases.
*National Tunisian Tourism Office
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TREK- HIKE IN THE TUNISIAN DESERT FROM EL FHIDIA TO EL BIDHA
Closing this 8-day itinerant trek from El Fhidia to El Bidha, each participant takes with them much more than visual memories of the Tunisian desert; they report an experience that touched their souls deeply.
Crossing the Sahara is discovering an immensity that challenges our conception of space and time, it is learning silence and meditation to the rhythm of steps in the sand, under the benevolent gaze of the stars.
This adventure through El Khataia, Bou Jouifa, Sidi Marzoug, and other wonders of the desert, offered moments of pure beauty, enriching human encounters with the nomads, true guardians of the desert, and nights under the stars which reminded everyone of the magnificence of the universe.
Each bivouac, each campfire, each sunrise and sunset experienced in the Sahara will remain engraved as moments of rare emotional and spiritual intensity.
The return to Douz, then to modern life, is not only a geographical return; it is the return of an inner expedition, a personal crossing which allowed us to reconnect with the essential, far from the distractions and noise of everyday life.
The last night at the Offra Hotel, far from being a simple comfort after the days spent in the desert, symbolizes the bridge between two worlds, the invitation to integrate the lessons of the desert into our everyday lives.
When leaving, with the transfer to Djerba airport or the return to your place of stay, you are not only leaving a geographical region; you leave behind a part of yourself, transformed and enriched by the desert.
This trek from El Fhidia to El Bidha is a true Saharan odyssey, an epic that defies time, enriching the mind and the soul, and leaving an indelible imprint on the hearts of those who dared to venture into its depths.
Thus, this journey concludes, but the echo of the adventure will resonate for a long time, inviting a new look at life, inspired by the simplicity, beauty and wisdom of the Tunisian desert.
Don't forget:
Regarding the equipment, pack in a bag, no suitcases for the dromedaries:
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Complete changes of clothes.
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Toiletries and towel.
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Wet wipes.
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Small trash bag.
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A flashlight or headlamp.
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Sunscreen.
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Hat or cap.
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Scarf or shemagh.
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Hiking shoes.
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Pair of sunglasses.
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Backpack.
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Water bottle.
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Camera.
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For the evening, bring warm clothes as it can get very chilly in winter.
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If you are sensitive to the cold, we recommend sportswear for sleeping and if you need to go out at night.
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Tents, blankets, pillows, and sheets are provided.
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A little cash for your personal expenses.
Preparing adequately for a bivouac in the desert will ensure a more pleasant and comfortable experience.
It is important to respect the desert and ensure you leave no trace of your passage.
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DEPARTURE SCHEDULE AND STATUS OF BOOKINGS
Départ Departure Abfahrt Partenza | Retour Back Rückkehr Ritorno | Inscrits Registered Eingetragen Registra | Statut Status Stato |
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06/10/2024 | 13/10/2024 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
13/10/2024 | 20/10/2024 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
20/10/2024 | 27/10/2024 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
27/10/2024 | 03/11/2024 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
03/11/2024 | 10/11/2024 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
10/11/2024 | 17/11/2024 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
17/11/2024 | 24/11/2024 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
24/11/2024 | 01/12/2024 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
01/12/2024 | 08/12/2024 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
08/12/2024 | 15/12/2024 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
15/12/2024 | 22/12/2024 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
05/01/2025 | 12/01/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
12/01/2025 | 19/01/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
19/01/2025 | 26/01/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
26/01/2025 | 02/02/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
02/02/2025 | 09/02/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
09/02/2025 | 16/02/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
16/02/2025 | 23/02/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
23/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
02/03/2025 | 09/03/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
09/03/2025 | 16/03/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
16/03/2025 | 23/03/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
23/03/2025 | 30/03/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
30/03/2025 | 06/04/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
06/04/2025 | 13/04/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
13/04/2025 | 20/04/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
20/04/2025 | 27/04/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
27/04/2025 | 08/05/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |
04/05/2025 | 11/05/2025 | 0 | Confirmed from 4 people |