7 Days of Trek & Camel: Your Ultimate Saharan Adventure (From Tunis)

Embark on an unforgettable 7-day adventure through southern Tunisia, combining Berber culture, troglodyte villages, and an immersive Sahara desert trek. Discover Matmata and Douz, ride camels across spectacular dunes, sleep under the stars in traditional desert bivouacs, and experience authentic Bedouin hospitality, campfire dinners, and breathtaking desert landscapes.

Day 1 – Arrival in Tunisia: Welcome to Your Adventure

Upon arrival at Djerba or Tunis Airport, you will be welcomed by our team and transferred to your hotel. Settle in, relax after your journey, and prepare for an unforgettable adventure through southern Tunisia, its fascinating Berber heritage, and the vast landscapes of the Sahara Desert.

Accommodation: Hotel.

Day 2 – From Matmata to Douz: Your First Night in the Sahara

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in a comfortable vehicle and begin your journey toward southern Tunisia.

Your first stop will be Matmata, a remarkable Berber village famous for its traditional underground troglodyte houses, built into the earth to provide natural protection from the desert climate. Visit a traditional home and enjoy a warm welcome from a local family, including a tasting of regional olive oil, freshly prepared bread, and traditional tea.

Continue toward Douz, often called the gateway to the Sahara. Upon arrival, meet your camel drivers and begin your desert trekking adventure with an approximately two-hour camel ride across the sandy landscapes.

As you reach your first bivouac site, take part in setting up camp and gathering firewood with the local team. Experience the traditional desert lifestyle as dinner is prepared over an open fire, including the famous sand-baked bread cooked in the hot embers.

Spend the evening around the campfire, listening to traditional songs performed by your camel drivers beneath a spectacular star-filled sky.

Meals: Lunch and dinner.
Overnight: Traditional desert bivouac under the stars.

Day 3 – Exploring Sidi Jemil: White Sands and Desert Treasures

Wake up in the peaceful surroundings of the Sahara and enjoy breakfast at camp before continuing your trek toward the famous Sidi Jemil area.

Along the way, discover a landscape rich in geological formations, including flint stones that have shaped the region's natural history. Take time to explore the terrain and look for interesting specimens before stopping for lunch in the desert.

In the afternoon, continue toward the magnificent dunes of Sidi Jemil, known for their striking white sands and extraordinary scenery. Enjoy the tranquillity of this remote environment and watch the sunset transform the desert into a breathtaking palette of golden and warm colours.

As night falls, gather around the camp, enjoy dinner, and experience another peaceful evening in the heart of the Sahara, far from towns and city lights.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Overnight: Desert bivouac at Sidi Jemil.

Day 4 – Across the Endless Dunes to Ommi Henda

Begin the day early to admire the sunrise over the desert dunes, one of the most memorable moments of a Sahara expedition. After breakfast, resume your trek toward Ommi Henda, crossing impressive sand dunes and vast open landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see.

Experience the changing scenery as you travel deeper into the desert, discovering the silence, beauty, and immensity of this extraordinary environment.

Stop at Ouinat Rajah for lunch before continuing toward Ommi Henda. Upon arrival, settle into your new bivouac surrounded by rolling dunes and an immense desert horizon.

As evening approaches, enjoy dinner at camp and spend the night beneath a brilliant canopy of stars. With no city lights nearby, the Sahara offers an exceptional opportunity to appreciate the beauty and tranquillity of the natural world.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Overnight: Desert bivouac at Ommi Henda.

Day 5 – Discovering Zataya: Another Day in the Heart of the Sahara

After breakfast, continue your desert journey toward Zataya, travelling through the spectacular landscapes of southern Tunisia.

Follow the rhythm of the trek as you cross sandy plains and rolling dunes, enjoying the remote beauty of the Sahara and the simple pleasures of travelling through the desert with your local team.

Pause for a picnic lunch along the way before continuing toward your destination.

Upon arrival at Zataya, settle into camp and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the desert as the sun begins to set. Share dinner with the team and spend another unforgettable night surrounded by the dunes and the starry sky.

Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner.
Overnight: Desert bivouac at Zataya.

Day 6 – Return to Douz and Discover Berber Heritage in Matmata

Enjoy your final breakfast in the desert before leaving the bivouac and returning toward Douz.

Upon arrival, explore the local souk, where you can discover regional products, traditional crafts, and the everyday atmosphere of this southern Tunisian town.

Continue toward Matmata, travelling through Tamezret, a traditional Berber village perched on the hills. Stop along the way to take photographs and appreciate the distinctive architecture and landscapes of the region.

In Matmata, visit a traditional troglodyte house and discover how local families have adapted their homes to the challenging desert climate. Enjoy a tasting of local bread and regional olive oil, accompanied by honey and a cup of aromatic rosemary tea offered by your host family. A tip for the family is appreciated.

After this cultural experience, enjoy lunch in a local homestay before departing for your original destination: Djerba, Tunis, or Tozeur, depending on your travel arrangements.

Upon arrival, check in to your four-star hotel and enjoy a well-deserved rest after your desert expedition.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Accommodation: Four-star hotel.

Day 7 – Departure: Until Next Time, Tunisia!

Enjoy free time according to your departure schedule. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight.

Leave Tunisia with unforgettable memories of camel trekking, desert sunsets, nights beneath the stars, and encounters with the country's rich Berber culture and traditions.

Meals: Depending on your flight schedule.
Transfer: Airport transfer according to your flight time.