From Tunis, Sousse, Hammamet: 2-Day Sahara Adventure

Set off on a 2-day Saharan adventure through El Djem, Matmata, Douz and Kairouan: historic sites, troglodyte houses and oases, and a night under a tent in the heart of the dunes.

Highlights

• Magical sunset over the dunes of Douz
• Exceptional cultural and historical discovery
• Desert immersion and Saharan adventure
• Authentic experience and unique moments

Full description

Day 1: Tunis / Hammamet / Sousse, El Djem, Matmata, Douz

Your Saharan adventure starts early in the morning from Tunis, Hammamet or Sousse, heading south through contrasting landscapes. A first stop in Hammamet for breakfast (not included), then on to El Djem, where you visit one of the most impressive Roman amphitheatres in the world, the third largest after those of Rome and Capua.

Continue to Matmata, famous for its troglodyte dwellings dug into the rock and still inhabited by Berber families. Visit a typical troglodyte house to discover this ancestral way of life, as well as the legendary Hotel Sidi Idriss, a Star Wars filming location, where a typical lunch is served.

In the early afternoon drive to Douz, nicknamed the gateway to the desert, and settle into a Saharan camp in the golden dunes. Admire a magical sunset on the sand and try a camel ride (optional). The evening continues with a Bedouin dinner under the stars, with traditional music and a demonstration of bread baked in the sand, followed by an unforgettable night in a tent in the silence of the desert.

Day 2: Douz, Chott el Djerid, Chebika, Kairouan, return

Wake up at sunrise and have breakfast at the camp before driving to the Chott el Djerid, the largest salt lake in Tunisia, fascinating with its mirages and changing reflections.

Continue to the Atlas mountains to discover the Chebika oasis, a natural gem. A walk of about an hour leads to a waterfall nestled among palm trees, a striking contrast between desert and greenery.

Have lunch in a local restaurant, then drive to Kairouan, the fourth holy city of Islam. Discover the Great Mosque of Okba Ibn Nafaa, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, on an outside panoramic visit, and the authentic lanes of its medina. Finally return to your starting city: Tunis, Hammamet or Sousse, with arrival at your hotel around 6:00 pm.

Good to know

• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
• Live guide: French, German, English, Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Dutch
• Pick-up in Hammamet, Tunis and Sousse; return to the same cities
• Expect two long drives of about 3 hours each
• The Great Mosque of Kairouan may be closed to visitors in the afternoon, so it is visited from the outside