Zarzis, Tunisia

Ksar Ghilane - Gateway to the Sahara Desert - 2 days

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What You'll See
  • True off-road experience
  • Ksar Ghilane - southernmost palm oasis
  • Nearly 100 km into the Sahara
  • Ghorfas - former defensive granaries
  • Chenini - a Berber town
  • Visit in the traditional Berber house in Matmata
What’s included
  • Transport (4x4)
  • Guide service
  • Meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast, lunch)
  • Accomodation in Zmela camp (basic standard)
Not included
  • Drinks
  • Optional camel ride approx. 20 TND/pp
  • Ksar Ghilane archeological site approx. 20 TND/pp
Program Description

Day 1: drive through "Roman" road connecting the island of Djerba with the mainland, in the direction of Medenine, where you can see the so-called ghorfas - former defensive granaries. Drive to Tataouine and visit the local market and then to Chenini, a Berber town. Lunch. Continue on a real off-road program in the direction of Ksar Ghilane. Dinner and overnight at Zmela camp site. Day 2: breakfast. Visit to Ksar Ghilane - the southernmost palm oasis with ruins of a fort from Roman times (additional fee for visiting the fort). Drive to Matmata and visit the traditional Berber house. Lunch. Then off-road through the mountain-desert regions of southern Tunisia. Return to Djerba by ferry.

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Waldemar
15 Dec 2025
An excellent choice for a day trip. Plenty of attractions and a reliable guide. Around 560 km and including some wonderful sites in this region of Tunisia. The Sahara is unforgettable. 
6/6
Agnieszka, with family
04 Sep 2025
A brilliant trip! A very personalized jeep journey, in an intimate setting, under the supervision of our brilliant driver-guide, Sofian. He not only took us to less touristy places that were... 
6/6
Grzegorz, with partner
06 Oct 2020
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Best Time Travel DJE
App. 3, Imm. El-Ons, Route Touristique 4089, Port El-Kantaoui, Sousse, NIP: 1223303H
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