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Two-day Tunisian Sahara Desert tent safari with Berber villages tour

3.8/5
4 reviews

Enjoy a two‑day experience through desert landscapes and ancient Berber villages, and live a once‑in‑a‑lifetime adventure in southern Tunisia.

Day one begins with a drive from your hotel toward Tataouine, crossing the historic Roman Road before stopping at the shimmering Chahbania salt lake. Wander through Tataouine’s lively market, then continue to the hilltop village of Chenini for a guided walk through its old Berber dwellings. At midday, you will taste the flavours of a local meal in a Berber restaurant. Following lunch, you'll cross the dunes of the Erg desert on your way to Ksar Ghilane, an oasis where palms surround a warm natural spring, popular with locals who come to take a dip and rest from the heat of the desert. By the end of the day, you’ll reach your camp and enjoy one of the best sunsets in southern Tunisia. Settle into your traditional desert tent, freshen up with a shower, and watch how “sand bread” is prepared, with dough buried beneath hot sand and embers before being uncovered and shared around the fire ahead of dinner. Afterwards, unwind beneath a sky filled with stars and the deep silence of the Sahara.

Day two takes you to the troglodyte village of Matmata. Your first stop is the Berber village of Tamazret, where you can taste almond tea. After the break, visit a Berber family in their underground home and enjoy an authentic local lunch. Then, head to Sidi Idriss, a troglodyte hotel where scenes from the Star Wars films were shot, before ending the day in the picturesque Berber village of Toujane. In the late afternoon, you’ll return to your hotel.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Djerba
Duration: 48 hours
Language:English, Italian, French
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Official reseller
Guided tour
Local touch
Meal included
Smaller group size
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up
Transport included

Why you’ll love this…

  • You’ll explore the desert’s dunes, troglodyte villages and Tataouine’s lively market
  • There’s time to swim in the natural hot springs of Ksar Ghilane oasis
  • You’ll also visit the Star Wars filming location at Sidi Idriss troglodyte hotel
  • Local Berber families welcome you into their homes with home-cooked meals
  • Staying overnight in a traditional camp at the gateway to the desert is a unique experience

Important to know

Remember to bring:

  • Passport or ID card
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 4x4 tour
  • Small group experience

What’s not included

  • Drinks

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Meeting point:

You'll be picked up from your hotel. Please provide a pick up point at checkout.

Provider

Départ Travel Services


What people say about this experience

3.8/5

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Based on 4 reviews


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Value for money

3.4/5

Service

3.7/5

Safety

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    Paul

    Travelled as a couple


    29 September 2025
    1

    United Kingdom

    Our much anticipated experience did not happen due to admin ********** up Holiday spoilt Spent last two days trying to sort out and not relaxing Offered £50 travel voucher REALLY

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    22 July 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    It was fantastic, I would definitely recommend it. The guild was so very friendly and knowledgeable. The drivers were friendly and a good laugh. We all learnt lots and saw places we would never have known about. It was the best thing we have ever done. I are guild spoke good English.

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    Bieke

    Travelled with family


    3 August 2025
    4.2

    Netherlands

    De bedden in de tent waren comfortabel en de tent was netjes en kon voldoende verduisterd worden. De douches bij de vrouwen waren niet proper en op het water was er geen druk zodat lange haar wassen superlang duurde. Toiletten in orde. Personeel heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Over gans de avond sfeer en gezelligheid vooral bij het bakken van zandbrood.

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    Martin Schwarz

    Travelled with family


    30 July 2025
    5

    Germany

    Die Tour war sehr gut organisiert. Unser Führer Khaled hat uns viel über die Orte und die Geschichte berichtet. Auch unser Fahrer hatte stets alles im Griff und hat uns sicher um alle Schlaglöcher herum manövriert. Wir haben uns sehr sicher und gut aufgehoben gefühlt und würden die Tour jederzeit weiterempfehlen.