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DOUZ- MATMATA - 1 DAY

This excursion takes you to the desert and sand dunes of the Grand Sahara and allows you to visit Matmata, a must see.

With an early departure from Djerba (around 6am), you will go to the village of Matmata Nouvelle via the ferry at Ajim. You will be cross plains of olive groves and pass the mountains of Daha.  At Matmata Nouvelle you will have a coffee/tea break.  This new town was developed by the government to avoid the spoiling the original setting of the Old Mamata.

After a tea break we gradually leave the mountains behind, crossing nearly 80km of desert plains.  As we approach Douz, the presence of the Grand Sahara will be noticed by the increasingly larger sand dunes. At Zaafrane, a village bordering Douz, you will find the highest dunes of fine sand.  A camel ride is optional after which a visit to the local souks will add to the variety of this tour. Lunch will be served at a hotel where a swim will be hard to resist.

Towards 15h00 we make our way to Tamazret, a Berber village nested in the tops of the mountain that is ideal for spectacular photos and video.
A few kilometers further you will reach Matmata, known for its cave dwellings – (underground houses in half-moon shapes).  This is also the site where some scenes from Star Wars were shot. Then finally back to Djerba via the ferry at Ajim

Arrival at your hotel should be around 18h30.

Tour includes:
English/French speaking tour guide / Transportation / Accommodations / Driver and guide fees / Lunch

Tour does not include:
Airfares / Drinks / Camel rides / Personal spending / Tips / Travel Insurances

Departure from your hotel in Djerba via the ferry at Ajim for Mareth where there is a World War II museum.
 
Continue on towards Gabes known for its luscious palm forest. Gabes is unique as it is the worlds only known seaside oasis. If you plan to buy a basket, this is the place not to miss. Henna is also very common in Gabes.  The adventurous might have an opportunity to have a henna tattoo (a color paste for temporary tattoos.) You will also have an opportunity to go for a carriage ride through the oasis. Add spices to your basket from the spice market of Jara.
Onwards to Matmata the home of ancient cave dwellers who lived in underground houses in half-moon shapes.  This is also the site where some scenes from Star Wars were shot.  Lunch will be enjoyed in this village where you will be tempted to take a brief camel ride.

Continue towards Metameur via the sand track of Toujane. This is an ideal place for great photos of houses spread around a hillside overlooking an ancient fort.

Visit the Ksar of Medenine to see the fortified Berber stronghold consisting of many vaulted store rooms.

Return to the hotel via the Roman Causeway.

Tour includes:
English/French speaking tour guide / Transportation / Driver and guide fees / Lunch

Tour does not include:
Airfares / Drinks / Camel and Carriage  rides / Personal spending / Tips / Travel Insurances

KSAR GHILANE - 1 NIGHT 2 DAYS

DAY 1
Departure is from your hotel in Djerba at 6:30 towards Medinine via the Roman Causeway. Visit the "ghorfas"  (arched buildings of various levels which were used for storing grain.)  Also of interest will be a visit to original Berber villages and sites. 
Lunch will be enjoyed in a typical troglodytic (cae-like) house. After lunch continue towards Ksar Ghilane via a sand trail, crossing part of the desert.  Ksar Ghilane is a large oasis of about 140km.  This is where many scenes from the film The English Patient was shot.  You can choose to either swim in the hot springs or marvel at the red sand dunes from the back of a camel.  The evening meal will be served in a Berber tent in Ksar Ghilane.

DAY 2
The morning departure is via a different sand trail towards Tataouine (centre known for its spices.) Here lunch will be enjoyed in a restaurant.  Other Berber villages will also be visited in Chenini (known for its hill villages) and Douiret .
Return to Jerba via the ferry at Ajim. 

Tour includes:
English/ French speaking tour guide; Transportation; Accommodation; Driver and guide fees; Meals

Tour does not include:
Airfare; Drinks; Personal spending; Tips; Travel Insurances; Camel rides.

1 Day Excursion

Depart for the Medenine via the Roman causeway.  Stop on the way for about 15 min at the Sabkhet el Melh (a small salt lake).
Visit of Ghorfas, (old strengthened attics) in the Medenine.

Depart for Tataouine.  Stop at the Bat d’Af.   Visit markets for about 45 min.  At Tatouine one can enjoy the ksour and the hills.  Lunch will be served at a 3-star hotel in Tataouine.

After lunch continue towards Chenini, an orginal Berber village including ruins of the orginal kalaa (Berber hill fort) which dates back to about 12 AD. Proceed to Ksar Haddada. (45 min stop).  Here you can explore the small alleyways and courtyards.  It is also here where some scenes of Star Wars IV - A New Hope was shot. Depart for Medenine via the Elkhil Wadi sand trail.  A short tea break.  Return to the hotel via the ferry at Ajim.

Tour includes:
English/French speaking tour guide
Transportation
Driver and guide fees
Lunch

Tour does not include:
Airfare
Drinks 
Personal spending 
Tips
Travel Insurances

KSAR GHILANE - 1 DAY

Departure from your hotel in Djerba at 6:30am towards Toujane.   This is an ideal place for great photos with its houses spread around a hillside above a Kasbah.

After a brief photo stop at Toujane continue towards Matmata.   This town is known for its troglodyte (cave) dwellings - underground houses in half-moon shapes.  This is also the site where some scenes of Star Wars were shot.

Departure towards Ksar Ghilaine via Tamezret.   This village overlooks the Nefzaoua plains.  Lunch will be enjoyed in a camp in Ghilaine. Ksar Ghilane is a large oasis of about 140km.  This is where many scenes from the film The English Patient were shot.  It is possible to swim in the hot springs or to stroll on camel back for a better view. 

We then return towards the Medenine  to visit the "ghorfas"  (arched buildings with various levels which were used for storing grain.) 

Continue to hotels in Djerba via the Roman roadway.

Tour includes:
English/French speaking tour guide
Transportation
Driver and guide fees
Lunch

Tour does not include:
Airfare
Drinks 
Personal spending 
Tips
Travel Insurances
Camel Rides

DJERBA - MATMATA -DOUZ- TOZEUR

Day 1:  Djerba-Tatouine-Chenini-Douiret-Ksar Ghilane
Depart from Jerba around 08h00 for the town of Tatouine via the Roman Causeway.  Visit of the market of spices enroute to Chenini.  Visit the Douiret lodge then have Lunch.  Continue towards Ksar Ghilane, a large oasis of about 140km.  This is also where many scenes from the film The English Patient were shot.  This will be our destination for the evening - a camping site with Bedouin tents. An evening meal will be served to nourish and relax while enjoying the vastness of the desert.

Day 2: Ksar Ghilane-Douz-Tozeur
Leave after breakfast to visit a natural hot water source.  Continue towards the town of Douz.  Visit the market to appreciate local craftmanship.  Continue through Chott El Jerid towards Tozeur.  Visit the oasis in Tozeur.  Sleep over in a 3-star hotel.

Day 3: Tozeur-Chebika-Tamerza-Kebili-Matmata-Djerba
Depart for Chebika and Tamerza.  Visit  the Oasis de Montagnes (Mountains), the large Cascades and the Canyons of Mides.  Return to Kebili for lunch.  Continue  to Matmata, that is known for its troglodyte (cave) dwellings -underground houses in half-moon shapes.  This is also the site where some scenes from Star Wars were shot.

Return to Jerba via the ferry at Ajim.

Arrive at your hotel around 18h30.

Tour includes:
English/French speaking tour guide / Transportation / Accommodation/ Driver and guide fees / Lunch

Tour does not include:
Airfares / Drinks / Camel rides / Personal spending / Tips / Travel Insurances