Immerse yourself in the vast landscapes of the Tunisian desert on a 6-day trekking expedition. This Tunisia adventure holiday takes you from the troglodyte dwellings of Matmata to the secluded sands of Ksar Ghilane, covering a range of landscapes and experiences.
Trek across dunes, camp under star-filled skies, and meet local Berber and Touareg communities who share their traditions, from camel rides to sand-baked bread. This journey through southern Tunisia’s desert regions is perfect for those seeking an unparalleled experience in a landscape both timeless and breathtaking.
As a completely private and customizable tour, you can also adapt the itinerary according to your wishes. Take inspiration from our other Tunisia Sahara Desert Tours, or create your ideal excursion from scratch with our Custom Tunisia Tour Builder.
When you are ready to embark on your Tunisia adventure tour, get in touch with our team.
On the first day of your Tunisia adventure holiday, you’ll depart Tunis for Matmata, home to the famous troglodyte dwellings and a filming location for Star Wars. After lunch, visit a local Berber family and explore their unique underground homes. Continue to Douz, meet the camel drivers, and enjoy a camel trek to Bir Belgacem. Set up camp for a Berber-style dinner under the stars.
Wake up in the desert and set off for a 4-hour trek through the dunes, surrounded by the striking desert landscape. Stop for lunch in the open desert before continuing to Dree Bagen. Set up camp and experience a traditional Touareg dinner, including sand-baked bread, under the night sky.
After breakfast, trek by camel across the dunes toward Oued Enche. Along the way, refresh at a natural desert water source. Pause for lunch, then continue to Oued Enche, where you’ll set up camp, prepare sand bread, and settle in for a night of dinner and stargazing.
Continue trekking through the dunes, with the sparse desert vegetation adding to the landscape’s unique beauty. Break for lunch before reaching Tayeb Youssef, where you’ll set up camp around a wood fire. Enjoy dinner and an evening of desert festivities.
Begin with a camel trek to the oasis of Ksar Ghilane, a desert retreat known for its natural springs. After lunch, continue exploring the oasis before setting up camp and enjoying dinner with a view of the sunset.
After breakfast, head back to Tunis via Matmata, Gabes, and El Jem. Arrive in Tunis by late afternoon, bringing your Tunisia adventure tour to a close.
This expedition covers moderate to challenging terrain. We recommend a reasonable level of fitness, as the days involve several hours of trekking.
Yes, camels will accompany the group throughout the trek for support, carrying gear and supplies, and are available to ride if needed.
This tour is unavailable from June to September due to high temperatures in the Sahara.
