Sahara dunes, Berber villages & hidden Star Wars sites – all in one day
Pickup at 6:00 AM from your hotel or accommodation in Djerba or Zarzis
Travel in a comfortable 4x4 or SUV – no buses, no crowds – for a more authentic and flexible experience
Small group tour to ensure personal attention and immersive discovery
Cross the legendary Roman Road linking Djerba to the mainland
Stop at Toujane, a scenic Berber mountain village famous for its honey and crafts
Visit the iconic Sidi Idriss troglodyte hotel in Matmata – featured in Star Wars: A New Hope
Meet a local Berber family in their traditional underground home – enjoy rosemary tea, homemade bread, honey & olive oil (tips welcome – your visit supports their daily life)
Reach the remote oasis of Ksar Ghilane, gateway to the Sahara’s vast dunes
Swim in the natural hot spring, shaded by date palms
Optional activities: camel ride or quad tour across the dunes (extra charge, bookable on-site)
Lunch in a desert camp, facing the open sands of the Sahara
On the return journey, cross Beni Khedach and drive through the Dhahar mountains
Final stop: Ksar Hallouf, one of the best-preserved fortified granaries in southern Tunisia – a beautiful and quiet historical site
Return to Djerba or Zarzis in the late afternoon