From Djerba: Explore the Ksar Ghilane Desert and Tataouine by 4x4

Name: From Djerba: Explore the Ksar Ghilane Desert and Tataouine by 4x4
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 69.00 USD
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Rating: 4.80 (1671 reviews)

4.8 (1,671 verified reviews)

Traveller kneeling in the orange dunes of the Tunisian Sahara

The spring-fed pool at the Ksar Ghilane oasis, ringed by palms

Saddled camels resting on the sand beside the Ksar Ghilane oasis

A painted Darth Vader mural at a roadside stop on the Star Wars route

A convoy of 4x4s crossing open desert past a sandstone outcrop

About This Experience

This is the tour that does the most with a single day out of Djerba. You leave the island before sunrise, cross the causeway the Romans built to the mainland, and spend the morning climbing gently onto the Dahar — the stone plateau where the ksour sit.

Breakfast is at Ghrabat. The first real stop is Ksar Hadada, the stacked mud-brick granary north of Tataouine that stood in for the Mos Espa slave quarters in The Phantom Menace; you get about 35 minutes there with a guide. Guermassa, a half-abandoned Berber village on a ridge, follows.

The afternoon belongs to Ksar Ghilane. Three hours is a genuinely generous stop: long enough to swim in the spring-fed pool, walk out to the dunes, and take the optional camel or quad ride that most people end up taking. Lunch at a traditional restaurant is included, as is round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle and tour insurance.

Guides work in English, French, Italian and Arabic. It is a long day on rough ground in places, and the operator asks that pregnant travellers choose something gentler.

Highlights

Go behind the scenes of Star Wars in Tunisia
Desert, oasis, and culture: a unique journey
Immerse yourself in Bedouin life

What's Included

✓ Round-trip transportation to and from your hotel
✓ A professional tour guide
✓ Tour of the Star Wars shooting locations
✓ Tour of the ksour and desert oases
✓ Lunch at a traditional restaurant
✓ Tour insurance
✓ Air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

Drinks and alcoholic beverages
Gratuities for the live guide and the driver
Personal purchases (souvenirs etc.)
Optional things to do (quad biking, camel rides etc.)

Good to Know & Caveats

Our full-day trip to the Ksar Ghilane desert promises you an unforgettable adventure. Get ready for a rewarding experience, even if it requires a little stamina. The breathtaking landscapes and the authenticity of the place are well worth it.

Not Suitable For

Pregnant women

Meeting Point

Hotel pickup across Djerba and Zarzis, from about 6am. Your driver collects you from your accommodation and drops you back there the same evening; confirm the exact window with the operator the day before.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.8/5 by 1,671 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

It was absolutely unforgettable!!!! With my whole 10 days in Djerba that I stayed with my 2 kids and my wife. this was by far the best time I had and experience in Tunisia, our guide and driver were amazing. Our driver Fatty h was unbelievably fantastic and so kind. I miss him already, the whole experience was just out of this world, would highly recommend to anyone. 10 stars all the way, thankyou so much for such a fantastic beautiful trip and experience, Josh from the uk.
— Joshua, Septemb

Excellent day trip, very good live guide. Photo stops at various locations with clear and interesting explanations. In addition, there was the possibility of making stops along the way, regardless of our needs. Friendly staff no matter where. Visit to beautiful places!!
— Léane, Septemb

Beautiful trip in the heart of Tunisia. Well done, driver Fati! Highly recommended!
— Ilaria, Septemb

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the day from Djerba?

About 10 hours door to door, with pickups starting around 6am. Expect to be back at your hotel in the early evening.

Can you swim at Ksar Ghilane?

Yes — the oasis is fed by a warm spring and the pool is open-air and swimmable year round. Bring a swimsuit and a towel; the stop there runs about three hours.

Are the camel and quad rides included?

No. Both are offered at Ksar Ghilane at an extra cost paid on the day. The tour price covers transport, the guide, lunch and insurance.

Which Star Wars location does this tour visit?

Ksar Hadada, which played the Mos Espa slave quarters in The Phantom Menace. The Matmata cave hotel and the Mos Espa set itself are on <a href='/star-wars-tours/'>other itineraries</a>.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a traditional Tunisian lunch at a local restaurant is included. Drinks, tips and personal purchases are not.