Djerba: Sahara 2 Day 4x4 Tour & 1-Night Desert Camp Night

Name: Djerba: Sahara 2 Day 4x4 Tour & 1-Night Desert Camp Night
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 48.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.66 (475 reviews)

4.7 (475 verified reviews)

A guide dancing beside the campfire at a Sahara desert camp after dark

A camel silhouetted against the setting sun

Wind-rippled dunes stretching to the horizon

A loaded camel and its handler crossing soft sand

The tents of a desert camp at dusk on the open sand

About This Experience

Day one leaves Djerba over the Roman causeway, stops at the Chahbania salt lake, and reaches the market at Tataouine in time to walk it. Chenini — the Berber village built in tiers up a ridge, with its white mosque above the houses — gets a guided visit and a Berber lunch.

The afternoon crosses the rocky desert to Ksar Ghilane for the hot spring, with camel and quad rides available on the spot. The day finishes at a desert camp: sunset, sand bread, dinner, and a sky with no light pollution in it.

Day two is Matmata — the cave houses and the Star Wars hotel — and the mountain village of Toujane before the road back to the island.

Highlights

Visit the ksours of Tataouine & Chenini Berber village
Swim in the Ksar Ghilane hot spring between an oasis and the sand dunes
Spend a night in a tent at the desert camp
Watch sand bread being prepared and admire a starry sky in the desert
Visit Matmata & Toujane and meet a Berber family in their troglodyte house

What's Included

✓ Air-conditioned vehicle during 2 days
✓ Services of a licensed driver during 2 days
✓ Services of a licensed travel guide for 2 days
✓ Overnight in tent at the camp
✓ Dinner and breakfast in the camp
✓ Lunch on first and second day (excluding drinks)
✓ Our services and assistance during the tour

Not Included

Drinks and personal expenses
Extra activities (such as camel riding or a quad tour)
Tips to the local guide, driver, and travel guide

What to Bring

Passport or ID card
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Towel
Sunscreen
Beachwear
Toiletries
Cash

Good to Know & Caveats

This is a 2-day / 1-night desert adventure from Djerba
The tour involves some off-road driving on desert and rocky tracks
The itinerary may be adjusted slightly depending on weather and local conditions
Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are recommended
Bring a small overnight bag with your personal essentials
The desert can be hot during the day and cool at night, especially outside the summer season
The overnight stay is in a traditional desert tent/camp
Swimming in the Ksar Ghilane hot spring is possible, so don't forget your swimsuit and towel
Optional activities such as camel rides or quad biking may be available at Ksar Ghilane at an additional cost
Please bring enough water and any personal medication you may need
Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Djerba are included
The experience is suitable for families, but children should be accompanied by an adult throughout the excursion

Not Suitable For

People with mobility impairments

Meeting Point

Hotel pickup in Djerba and Zarzis; you return to the same address on the second evening.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.7/5 by 475 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

There was absolutely nothing to complain about. Everything was fantastically organized, and it couldn't have been done better!
— Antje, Septemb

The driver picked us up from the hotel, and then we joined 2 wonderful people with whom we experienced this adventure together until the end. We stopped very often along the way, discovering new places one after the other, and we had the opportunity to use the restroom or buy snacks every now and then. The organizer made sure we had water. Each stop was very interesting. The camp located in the oasis was incredibly well-organized. There was a small restaurant, plenty of toilets, hot showers, electricity in the tents (most of the time), and it was warm. We had a lot of activities. We had a local dinner, the opportunity to see the sunset on quads (available for purchase), and at night we could admire the stars in the desert. The next day, after breakfast, we set off on the return journey, during which we also had a few unusual stops. We recommend this tour. The guide is great, and the small group is a plus.
— Anita, Septemb

Great experience! We're leaving with stars in our eyes! We were lucky to have Mohamed as our live guide, who is passionate! And Rafik as the driver! Excellent. I totally recommend it! Don't hesitate! The scenery is breathtaking, and a little bonus: the starry sky in the desert is incredible.
— Marine, Septemb

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this tour cheaper than the other two-day options?

It starts from Djerba rather than the northern resorts, so there is far less driving to pay for, and the camp is a shared Bedouin-style one. At $48 it is the lowest-priced overnight desert tour on this site.

What is the desert camp like?

A permanent tented camp on the sand with dinner, breakfast and an evening around the fire included. Bedding is provided; bring warm clothes between November and March.

Does it visit Star Wars filming locations?

Yes — Matmata on day two, including the Sidi Driss hotel used as the Lars homestead interior.

Is this a coach tour?

No. It runs in 4x4 vehicles, which is what makes the Ksar Ghilane approach and the camp access possible.