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Tozeur: Private 4x4 Tour to Chebika, Tamerza, and Midès

4.9 (18 verified reviews)

About This Experience

The mountain oases sit in the range behind Tozeur, and a private 4x4 is the right way to see them: the roads are narrow, the stops are short, and the light changes fast in the canyons.

Chebika is a spring in a cleft of rock with a palm grove below it and the ruins of the old village on the slope — abandoned after the floods of 1969. Tamerza has the waterfall and the largest of the three ghost villages. Midès sits on the lip of a canyon on the Algerian border, which is the view most people come for.

Five hours with a private driver and a local guide, from a Tozeur hotel pickup.

Highlights

  • Enjoy total flexibility to stop anywhere for photos and panoramic views
  • Discover hidden waterfalls and ancient ghost villages
  • Explore three legendary mountain oases in a private air-conditioned 4x4

What's Included

  • ✓ Private 4x4 vehicle (with chauffeur)
  • ✓ Fuel for the duration of the tour
  • ✓ Tour guide
  • ✓ Bottled water in the vehicle
  • ✓ Entry tickets
  • ✓ Car seat (if required)
  • ✓ No hidden fees

Not Included

  • Food
  • Extra activities
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips

What to Bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Good to Know & Caveats

  • Customers must provide their exact name and address to arrange their private pick up and must be ready on time
  • Customers should expect a moderate amount of walking during this tour on uneven terrain and be aware that there are stone steps and natural dirt trails within the canyons
  • Please let us know in advance if you're bringing a furry friend!

Not Suitable For

  • People with back problems
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with recent surgeries
  • People over 95 years

Meeting Point

Pickup from your hotel in Tozeur; your driver waits with a name sign.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.9/5 by 18 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

Excellent choice to rely on Koufa Travel: friendly and helpful driver, knowledgeable and kind guide, punctuality, and a nice appearance, including the clothing. Everything was good; recommended.

— pietro massimo, Septemb

Punctuality, the driver's welcome. Clear explanations. Very courteous interaction. We were notified of his arrival via a message and a photo. Everything was perfect. Breathtaking scenery.

— Ben, August

The scenery was breathtaking. Respectful, interesting, and professional live guide. Responsive and professional agency. Nothing to say; it was perfect.

— Mehdi, August

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a private tour?

Yes — a private vehicle with a chauffeur and a local guide, priced per person with no other group joining.

Does it visit the Star Wars sets?

No. Mos Espa and Ong Jmal lie in the other direction from Tozeur; see <a href='/mos-espa-tours/'>Mos Espa tours</a> for itineraries that include them.

How much walking is there?

Short walks on uneven rock at each oasis — a few hundred metres at Chebika and Tamerza, a clifftop path at Midès. Trainers are enough.

Is it suitable in summer?

The canyons are hot by late morning, so a half-day tour that starts early is the sensible summer choice.