Tozeur and the mountain Oasis

Overview

- Homestay visit to Matmata - Visit of 3 types of desert: Chott (salt desert / Erg (sand desert) and Reg (rock desert). - Visit of mountain oases: Chebika - Tamerza and Mides - Visit of the biggest sets of Star Wars in Tunisia: the village Mos Espa - Visit the basket of Nefta - Visit of an old medina - Visit the largest salt lake in northern Africa: Chott Djerid - Attend two sunsets considered the most beautiful - Spend a night in a tent - Possibility of ride in quad or dromedary in the dunes - Visit of the Berber village of Chenini - Visit of the Berber village of Guermassa - Visit of Ksar Hadada

What's included

• Accommodation 1 night in 1 4 * hotel in Tozeur
• Services of a driver approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office
• Lunch
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• Accommodation 1 night in a tented camp in the desert
• Services of a guide approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office
• Beverages and personal expenses
• activities and optional walks offered on site: Quad - Dromedary - Caleche ... etc
• gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meet at the start point

What to expect

1. Day 1

   From Djerba to Tozeur: Discover the mountain oases, Mos Espa village and the Nefta basket

   On our arrival in Chebika, you will have an appointment with a 40-minute hike with a local guide. You will discover the Berber village, the oasis and the water source

   40 min

2. At the Grand Canyon Tamerza, you will have time to walk and even to bathe if it is nice (cold water).

   20 min

3. After more than an hour of adrenaline, waterfalls in 4 * 4 and thrills, we will land in the biggest sets of the film "Star Wars" in Tunisia, the village Mos Espa ... Crossing large dunes of sand and visit the scenery ... At the top of this dune you will attend one of the most beautiful sunsets in Tunisia

   2h

4. A short break to enjoy a good tea and enjoy the beautiful view overlooking the famous basket Nefta

   20 min

5. Day 2

   The old medina, the desert gate and the night in tents

   In the labyrinth of the medina of Tozeur, you will have time to walk in its alleys with your guide. A hike of about 40 minutes during which you will travel back in time with the stories told by your guide

   40 min

6. A photo break will be scheduled at the salt lake of Chott Djerid: the largest salt lake in the north of Africa with more than 5000 square km. Sea of chimeras and famous for the phenomenon of mirages.

   15 min

7. One of the unique places where the phenomenon of petrified or consolidated sand is admired

   20 min

8. Free time in the famous Douz market (Douz is the desert gate). Possibility of camel ride or quad in the dunes (optional and paid locally)

   1h

9. Oasis famous for its palm grove in the heart of the desert and for a hot spring. A unique place where the greenery of palm trees embraces the ocher color of the sand dunes that extend as far as the eye can see.

   2h

10. At the gate of the desert...Opposite the endless dunes of fine sand, settles this camp where you will witness a unique sunset and where you will spend the night

    10hAdmission included

11. Day 3

    Guermessa Ksar Hadada and the return to Djerba

    Guermassa: a Berber village completely deserted (without any inhabitant) or you will visit its various components

    30 min

12. One of the most beautiful Berber villages in Tunisia where you will have a visit of about 40 minutes with a local guide

    40 min

13. One of the best preserved ksours in Tunisia and the shooting location of some scenes from the movie "Star Wars" in Tunisia

    30 min

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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