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FOUR-DAY TOUR IN SOUTH TUNISIA
4 DAYS TOUR IN SOUTH TUNISIA FROM ZARZIS TO TOZEUR IN 4X4
Set off to discover the Tunisian Deep South with our 4-day tour departing from Zarzis.
Nestled on the Mediterranean coast, this seaside town is the ideal starting point for exploring the wonders of southern Tunisia.
You will pass through varied landscapes, from fine sandy beaches to golden desert dunes.
From Zarzis to Matmata, discover the troglodyte dwellings of the Berbers before continuing towards Douz, the gateway to the desert, where you can admire the vast sandy expanses.
Then, head to Tozeur and its magnificent mountain oases, followed by an immersion in Berber culture in Tataouine and a visit to the ancestral ksour.
This trip promises an unforgettable experience, rich in breathtaking landscapes and cultural encounters.
We do not offer this tour over two days, there is too much road, it would be a marathon and you would visit all these sites at a run.
We also offer: A southern Tunisian tour over 3 days departing from Zarzis
(The difference between this circuit and the 3-day one is based on one less night in Tozeur and visits to the Berber region of Tataouine, which will not be done ).
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable adventure through this tour of the great Tunisian south, which will allow you to discover the most authentic and captivating facets of this region rich in history and natural beauty.
ITINERARY TOUR IN SOUTH TUNISIA IN 4X4 FROM ZARZIS A TRIP OVER 4 DAYS
Duration: 4 days - 3 nights
Distance traveled: 1,500 km
Lunches: Restaurants and homestays
Sites visited: 18
Nights: Hotel and Saharan camp
PROGRAM OF THE 4X4 TOUR IN SOUTH TUNISIA FROM ZARZIS TO TOZEUR OVER 4 DAYS
Day 1:
7:30 AM: Pickup from your accommodation in Zarzis.
Departure for Matmata:
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Matmata: Visit a troglodyte house with a local resident and the Sidi Idriss Hotel, famous for its role as a Star Wars set.
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Tamezret Village: Participate in a Berber cooking class and enjoy lunch with a local family.
Afternoon:
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Departure for Tozeur via Douz and the Chott El Jerid, the salt lake known for its mirages.
Evening:
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Dinner at a local restaurant.
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Overnight stay in guest rooms or in a 4* hotel in Tozeur.
Day 2:
Morning:
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Departure for the mountain oases.
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Visit the oases of Chebika, Tamerza, and the Midès canyon.
Lunch:
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In a restaurant in Tamerza, by the waterfall.
Afternoon:
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Visit Ong Jmel and the Star Wars set in Mos Espa, located in the desert, and watch the sunset.
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Visit the Nefta basket.
Evening:
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Dinner at a local restaurant.
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Overnight stay in guest rooms or in a 4* hotel in Tozeur.
Day 3:
Morning:
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Visit the medina of Tozeur.
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Visit the Sidi Bouhlel canyon, the natural set for Star Wars (Episode I).
Departure for Douz:
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Cross the Chott El Jerid salt lake for the second time.
Lunch:
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In a restaurant in Douz.
Afternoon:
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Departure for the Ksar Ghilane oasis via track or road, depending on the season.
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Free time at the oasis and optional swim in the hot spring (32°C).
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Optional activities: Quad biking (€30/hour per person) or camel rides (€15/hour per person).
Evening:
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Departure via track to the Saharan camp, 20 km into the desert.
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Free time, bread baking demonstration in the sand, dinner, and overnight stay in private tents in the desert.
Day 4:
Morning:
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Breakfast.
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Free time in the dunes of the eastern Sahara.
Departure for Chenini:
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Visit the perched village of Chenini with a guided tour.
Lunch:
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In a restaurant in Guermassa.
Afternoon:
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Visit Ksar Ouled Soltane, a Star Wars set, the slave quarters.
Return:
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Drop-off at your accommodation in Zarzis by around 5:30 PM.
Information:
The tour is done in 4X4.
Our vehicles can be equipped with baby seats on request.
This tour is not open to people with reduced mobility.
No telephone network in the desert.
PRICES FOR 4-DAY 4X4 TOUR IN SOUTH TUNISIA FROM ZARZIS TO TOZEUR
Our prices are incl. VAT and in €, they decrease depending on the number of participants:
For more than 5 people and a single person, contact us!
For 5 people, price per person | €380 |
For 4 people, price per person | €445 |
For 3 people, price per person | €485 |
For 2 people, price per person | €710 |
The price includes:
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Pick-up and drop-off at your place of stay.
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Transport by 4x4 or private minibus, with driver.
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The services of a guide approved by the ONTT*, speaking French, English, German or Italian.
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Lunches in restaurants and at homestays.
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Nights with half board at the B&B or 4* hotel in Tozeur. (Double room).
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Night with half board at the Saharan camp. (Double tent).
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Entrance fees to the visits planned in the program.
Excluded from the price:
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National or international flights.
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The drinks.
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Optional extra activities.
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Tips and personal purchases.
* Tunisian National Tourism Office
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 4X4 TOUR IN SOUTH TUNISIA 4 DAYS FROM ZARZIS TO TOZEUR
Prepare Yourself for an Unforgettable Adventure Across Southern Tunisia!
Your private four-day tour begins at 7:30 AM, with a pickup from your accommodation in Zarzis.
You will start your journey with the exploration of the Berber region located in the southeast of the country.
Here, you will be captivated by the many iconic Berber villages such as Matmata, Toujane, and Tamezret, where you will have lunch with a local family after visiting Matmata and its troglodyte houses.
You will then continue your tour westward, passing through Douz, a city renowned for its vast palm groves producing the delicious "Deglet Nour" dates, and known as "The Gateway to the Desert".
Next, you will cross the Chott El Jerid, the largest salt flat in North Africa, where you may witness stunning mirages.
After this spectacular crossing, you will arrive in Tozeur to explore its traditional Medina, with its narrow streets and houses adorned with light-colored bricks.
You will have dinner and spend two nights in a 4* hotel, Ksar Rouge or equivalent, or optionally, dine at a restaurant and stay in guesthouses.
After your first night in Tozeur, you will continue further west to reach the mountain range at the end of the Saharan Atlas, near the Algerian border.
Here, numerous springs gush out in the heart of the desert landscape, forming small shaded oases.
You will be fascinated by the mountain oases, particularly Tamerza with its waterfalls, Midès and its deep canyons, as well as the splendid oasis of Chebika offering a panoramic view of the desert.
At the end of the day, you will visit the Star Wars sets located in the heart of the desert, where you will watch the sunset before ending the day with a visit to the Nefta basket and returning to the hotel or guesthouse for dinner and a well-deserved rest.
On the third day, you will head south, where the arid landscape gradually gives way to the impressive Sahara.
The Grand Erg Oriental then unfolds before you, with its majestic sand dunes. From the bright white sands of Douz to the deep ochre of Ksar Ghilane, the panorama is simply breathtaking.
You will head towards Ksar Ghilane, passing again through Douz where you will have lunch before setting out to explore the desert.
In Ksar Ghilane, you can swim in the hot spring where the water emerges heated to 32°C, or take a quad ride or camel ride.
In the late afternoon, you will take the 4X4 to the Saharan camp located directly south, at the foot of a magnificent sand dune cordon, 20 km of track from Ksar Ghilane.
You will watch the sunset if the weather permits, see a demonstration of baking bread in the sand, have dinner at the Saharan restaurant, and spend the night in your private tent in the desert.
On the last day, you will return to the Berber region of Tataouine, where you will visit many Berber and Arab ksours, such as the village of Chenini, Ksar Ouled Soltane, with lunch at a restaurant in Guermassa, before heading back and dropping you off at your accommodation in the late afternoon.
Book your private 4X4 tour across Southern Tunisia now, combining cultural discoveries and spectacular landscapes.
Don't forget :
Toiletries and towels.
A flashlight or headlamp.
Scarf or scarf for the quad.
Swimsuit.
Solar cream.
Hat or cap .
Pair of sunglasses.
Camera.
Some cash for your personal expenses.
Take away:
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Concerning the equipment, you must bring in a bag, (it is better for the sand)
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Your change for the duration of the excursion or circuit, a flashlight or headlamp, as well as towels (not provided at the Saharan camp)
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For the evening, bring warm clothes as it can be very cold in winter.
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If you are cold, for the camp we recommend sports tracksuits for sleeping and if you need to go out at night
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Blankets, pillows and sheets are provided at the camp.
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