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FROM ZARZIS A DAY TRIP TO KSAR GHILANE
DAY TRIP FROM ZARZIS TO KSAR GHILANE IN THE TUNISIAN DESERT
Located 200 km from Zarzis, the oasis of Ksar Ghilane is one of the gateways to the Tunisian desert, the great eastern erg of the Sahara.
This day trip will offer you an immersive experience in the heart of the ochre dunes, you will discover the beauty of the Tunisian desert.
During this excursion, you will have the opportunity to contemplate the endless expanses of the desert, and relax in the hot spring where the water springs at a temperature of 32°C.
You can also go on a quad bike adventure to the ancient Roman fort of Tisavar, or have the unique experience of a camel ride through the desert.
On the way back, a visit to Ksar Hallouf, a magnificent ksar located in the heart of the Berber region, is planned.
This stop will allow you to explore this enchanting place and appreciate the cultural richness of the region, thus adding a cultural touch to your adventure in the Tunisian desert.
KSAR GHILANE DESERT TRIP ITINERARY FROM ZARZIS
Duration: 10h00
Distance traveled: 400 km
Lunch: At the Restaurant
Sites visited: 7
ONE DAY TRIP IN KSAR GHILANE FROM ZARZIS PROGRAM
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Pick-up at 6:30 a.m. in front of your place of stay and departure to Ksar Ghilane. (Ksar Ghilane, 215 km - 3h30 drive).
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Coffee break in Médenine.
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Arrival at Ksar Ghilane, around 10 a.m.
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Optional and to be paid on site whitout booking, the camel ride 45 minutes/€15 per person and per camel.
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Optional and to be paid on site,whitout booking the quad bike ride 1 hour/€30 per person and per quad, two-seater quad 1 hour/€45 for 2 people.
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Lunch in a restaurant at the foot of the dunes.
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Free time in the oasis.
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Departure around 2 p.m. for Ksar Hallouf. (Ksar Ghilane > Ksar Hallouf, 85 km, 1h15 drive).
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Visit to Ksar Hallouf.
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Departure for the return to Zarzis. (Ksar Hallouf > Djerba, 130 km, 2 hours drive).
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Return and drop-off in front of your place of stay at the end of the afternoon, around 5:30 p.m.
Information:
Transportation is either by 4x4 or minibus depending on the number of participants.
Our vehicles can be equipped with baby seats on request.
This day trip is open to people with reduced mobility under certain conditions (contact us).
Do not forget:
Solar cream.
Hat or cap.
Pair of sunglasses.
Scarf or scarf for the quad.
Swimwear and towels.
Camera.
Some cash for your personal expenses.
DESERT TRIP PRICE TO KSAR GHILANE
Our prices are incl. VAT and in €, they decrease depending on the number of participants:
For 5 people, price per person | €65 |
For 4 people, price per person | €75 |
For 3 people, price per person | €100 |
For 2 people, price per person | €140 |
For more than 5 people and a single person, contact us!
For private day trips, reductions for children under 11 only apply to groups of 4 or more paying adults.
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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Lunch at the restaurant.
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Entrance fees to planned visits in the program.
Excluded from the price:
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National or international flights.
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The drinks other than water.
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Optional extra activities.
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Tips and personal purchases.
*Tunisian National Tourism Office
YOU HAVE THE POSSIBILITY TO EITHER REQUEST A QUOTE,
OR BOOK DIRECTLY ONLINE
DESERT TRIP IN KSAR GHILANE HIGHLIGHTS
To enjoy your day in the desert, we will pick you up at 6:30 am, in front of your place of stay in Zarzis.
On the road to Medenine, you will cross magnificent olive groves, photo stops are planned.
In Medenine you will take a coffee break or other, to refresh yourself before heading towards the desert and the oasis of Ksar Ghilane.
The road will gradually take you towards increasingly arid landscapes, until the entrance to Ksar Ghilane, where the ochre dunes of the desert lie before you.
You will have free time to relax, visit and discover the oasis and even bathe in the 32° hot spring if you feel like it.
Lunch will be served in a restaurant at the foot of the dunes, with a unique view of the desert.
Optionally and without reservation, you will have the possibility of taking a camel ride (15 €/h per person and per camel), or a quad bike ride, to the Roman fort of Tisavar. (30 €/h per person and per quad, 45 € for a quad bike for two).
In the mid-afternoon, you will hit the road again for your return to Zarzis, on the way, we will make a stop to visit the ksar Hallouf, a magnificent Berber granary, an opportunity to discover Berber architecture and local history.
We also offer this day trip, over two days, including a magical night in the desert, a visit to the Berber region and Matmata.
Take advantage of this option to live an even more immersive experience and spend a magical night in the heart of the Sahara.
SOME REVIEWS FROM OUR CUSTOMERS ON THE DAY TRIP FROM ZARZIS TO KSAR GHILANE
Find our reviews on Google and TripAdvisor:
Courtney
AMAZING! So easy to email and set up entire excursion. We had the perfect guide and driver, Maher, to help us through their country. Our guide, Yoser spoke English; more people spoke English than I was expecting. She was knowledgable of her country and takes great photos. This trip was so beautiful. I highly recommend booking with this company to see the vast beauty of Tunisia. Weather was also perfect in March.