From Sousse & Monastir: Tunisian Sahara 2-Day Tour

Name: From Sousse & Monastir: Tunisian Sahara 2-Day Tour
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 151.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.38 (408 reviews)

4.4 (408 verified reviews)

The main square of a southern Tunisian town on market day

A courtyard pit house at Matmata with a palm growing in the middle

Decorated mud-brick walls and arches inside a troglodyte house

The sunken courtyard of a Matmata cave dwelling

The white domed entrance to the troglodyte museum at Matmata

About This Experience

This is the classic package-hotel version of the southern run, and it is one of very few two-day itineraries out of Sousse that actually reaches Mos Espa.

Day one opens at the El Jem amphitheatre, which seated 35,000 for gladiatorial games, then continues to Matmata for lunch and the rock-cut cave houses that appeared in the Star Wars films. The night is in Douz, the town that calls itself the gateway to the Sahara, with the dunes at the end of the street.

Day two crosses Chott el Jerid, the rust-coloured salt lake, before you change into a 4x4 for the run out to Onk Jemal and the Mos Espa set — a film city built in the open desert and never taken down.

Highlights

Step back in time on a guided tour of the historic Roman El Jem Colosseum
Discover the rock-cut homes in the village of Matmata, seen in Star Wars
Cross the rust-washed salt lake of Chott el Djerid and admire its landscape
Discover the iconic Star Wars city film set at Onk Jemal while riding in a 4x4
Marvel at the intricate decorations on the mosques in the city of Kairouan

What's Included

✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓ Transportation
✓ Guide
✓ Accommodation
✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast
✓ Dinner

Not Included

Optional camel (15€ per pax) in Douz
Hotel tax of approx 3.5 euros per person payable in cash at the hotel
Single room supplement of EUR 17 per guest, can be added as an add-on before final payment

Good to Know & Caveats

Single room supplement of EUR 17 per guest, can be added as an add-on before final payment
There is a possibility for a camel ride for an additional fee (15€ (50 TND) per pax)

Not Suitable For

Wheelchair users

Meeting Point

Hotel pickup in Sousse, Port El Kantaoui and Monastir, early morning on day one.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.4/5 by 408 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

Excellent experience, nice hotel and dinner included, and the transportation was also great with a large, air-conditioned bus. I recommend it!
— Letizia, August

Went on this excursion 14 & 15th August 2026. Best excursion we've been on! so much packed into the trip. Friendly staff online supporting queries. Pick up on time, great informative tour guide and fantastic coach driver. Air conditioned coach, lots of stops at Cafes and rest rooms. Lovely over night stay at Sunpalm 4* hotel with lively buffet lunch & breakfast (pool available too). The Collesum was fantastic, lunch at the Star Wars museum, Sunset in the Sahara during the Camel ride (which is optional if ypu pay 50 TND for per person) and there are horse carriage alternatives. Sunrise in the Sahara over the Salt Lake was breathtaking. 4x4 Sahara ride was fantastic fun, friendly and informative drivers. Star Wars set again was great to see. I highly recommend this excursion if you want to see most of Tunisia, great value for money, well looked after and memories forever.
— Ann, August

Absolutely amazing experience. Memories that will last a lifetime. So much was packed into our two day trip. Our guide, Ayda, was very knowledgeable and friendly. The coach was spacious and the air conditioning was welcomed due to the amount of travelling involved. The coach travel was broken up well with lots of rest stops at cafes. The value for money was remarkable. Food was lovely and you got plenty, we only paid for drinks which was very cheap. Take a swim suit for the stop over. I highly recommend this tour.
— Victoria, August

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tour reach the Mos Espa set?

Yes. Day two includes a 4x4 transfer from Chott el Jerid out to Onk Jemal, where the Mos Espa town set built for The Phantom Menace still stands.

Where is the overnight stop?

In Douz, at a hotel rather than a tented camp. If sleeping on the sand matters to you, look at the <a href='/desert-camping-tours/'>desert camping tours</a> instead.

How early is the pickup from Sousse?

Early — the northern departures leave around 5am to make El Jem before the heat. Confirm your window with the operator the evening before.

Is this suitable for families?

It is a coach-based itinerary with long road legs, which suits older children better than toddlers. The 4x4 section on day two is short.