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DAY TOUR TO DOUZ AND MATMATA FROM DJERBA

DAY TOUR TO DOUZ AND MATMATA

Located 200 km from Djerba, the city of Douz is nicknamed "the gateway to the desert", this oasis city is the starting point for all 4*4 circuits, treks and camel rides in the desert.

If the desert urge is calling, depart Djerba at 6:30am for an extraordinary day in the desert in Douz and Matmata, famous for its unique troglodyte houses.

Your journey will begin in Douz, you will enjoy the atmosphere of this Saharan city, every Thursday morning you can visit the livestock market you will be carried awayin a whirlwind of colors, sounds and enchanting scents.

Your adventure will take on a Lawrence of Arabia feel with a one-hour camel ride across rolling sand dunes for an unforgettable Saharan experience.

After a delicious lunch at the restaurant featuring local specialties, you will head for Matmata, the city of troglodyte dwellings.

You will visit the troglodyte houses, underground dwellings dug into the earth, the troglodyte hotel of Sidi Idriss also served as a setting for the Star Wars saga.

This day trip to Douz and Matmata promises you a day of discovery and wonder.

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