From Djerba & Zarzis: Tataouine, Chenini & Berber Day Tour

Name: From Djerba & Zarzis: Tataouine, Chenini & Berber Day Tour
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 57.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.58 (289 reviews)

4.6 (289 verified reviews)

A traveller on the terrace of a ruined ksar above the Dahar

The hilltop ruins of an old Berber village near Tataouine

Vaulted granary cells stacked around the courtyard of a ksar

The tiered houses of Chenini built up its ridge

Walkers on the ridge above the Dahar plateau

About This Experience

This is the cultural half of southern Tunisia rather than the sand — the country of fortified granaries and hill villages that gave Tatooine its name.

You leave Djerba or Zarzis at 7am, cross the Roman road, and stop at the Chahbania salt lake while the light is still low. Tataouine comes next, with free time in a market where haggling is expected.

Chenini is the centrepiece: a Berber village stacked up a ridge around a white mosque, with the ruins of its ksar above and the granary cells still visible in the rock. Lunch is traditional, and the return crosses the plateau in the late afternoon.

Highlights

Get picked up from any location in Djerba or Zarzis
Enjoy a photo stop at the Amazing Chahbania salt lake
Enjoy a free Time to discover the spirit of local markets
Explore Chenini berber villages where almost 40 amazigh families still live !
Explore Ksar Hadada know as one of most visited Star Wars shooting location

What's Included

✓ A/C transportation
✓ Services of a licensed driver
✓ Services of a licensed travel guide
✓ Mid-day lunch (excluding drinks)
✓ 1/2 water per person on the vehicle
✓ Entrance fees to Ksar Hadada (Star Wars filming location)
✓ Our services and assistance 24/7

Not Included

Flights
Cancellation and repatriation insurance
Drinks and personal expenses
Tips

Good to Know & Caveats

On chenini berber villages there is a walking tour that lasts 30/40 minutes.
Don't forget your camera/ phone to memorize the moment
Please bring walking shoes

Not Suitable For

People with mobility impairments

Meeting Point

Hotel pickup at 7am from Djerba and Zarzis; drop-off at the same address.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.6/5 by 289 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

This was our second tour in a row with a great guide, Mr. Montana. As usual, with his obvious passion, he shared a wealth of knowledge with us with a smile on his face. It's always a shame to part with people like him, but I highly recommend him!
— Bartosz, Septemb

Great day trip with a live guide, Montana, who was very friendly, and a driver, Ameur, who talked to us about Tunisia while driving, which made the car rides seem shorter.
— Christelle, Septemb

Great experience! Our live guide "Montana" and our driver Walid were excellent. It was an incredible day: the food tasting was delicious, the Berber village was amazing, and the meal was a treat. I would definitely recommend it. It was a very enriching day with beautiful scenery.
— Carrascosa Buignet, August

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tour go into the Sahara?

Not to the dunes. It covers the ksour and Berber villages of the Dahar plateau. For sand and the hot spring, look at the <a href='/ksar-ghilane-tours/'>Ksar Ghilane tours</a>.

Why is Tataouine connected to Star Wars?

The planet Tatooine takes its name from the town. The ksour around it — Ksar Hadada, Ksar Ouled Soltane — were used as sets in The Phantom Menace.

How much walking is involved?

Chenini is built on a slope and the climb to the old mosque is steep and uneven. Wear proper shoes; the rest of the day is gentle.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a traditional Berber lunch is included. Drinks and purchases in the market are not.