Full description :

Day 1:

Departure for the city of Matmata by ferry, a crossing of about 20 minutes.

Arrival in Matmata and visit a troglodyte house at the home of the inhabitant (We will be greeted by a good tea with Rosemary, olive oil and honey) and we will have time to visit the different rooms and discover the characteristics of these houses dug underground.

Continue to Douz the desert gate and free time to visit the market and then enjoy a good lunch.

After the meal we will head to the sandy village of Sabria, considered the most important desert gate and the starting point of the largest number of camel hikes. 

On arrival, you will leave the 4/4 to ride on a camel for a duration of about 2 hours to the camp point where the bedouine tent would already be installed.

Help the camels look for the wood and light the campfire, prepare dinner and learn how to prepare the sand bread (bread prepared under the embers). Experience these unique moments of Berber life but don’t forget to enjoy this magical view and the unique moment when the sun sets shyly behind the sand dunes!

In the evening, after dinner, you will spend the evening listening to them sing Bedouin music and you will dance under a starry sky.

Night in a tent under the stars

Day 2:

After breakfast, we take time off from the camels and climb into the 4×4. Departure to Douz and possibility of quad bike ride in the sand dunes (extra). Continue to the city of Matmata and visit the sets of the movie Star Wars.

Lunch in a typical restaurant under the ground.

After the meal we will go to visit the famous Berber village of Toujane or you will enjoy a hike of about 1 hour with a local guide. Visit the village, discover its houses and learn more about the 1969 flooding. Discover the oil and water point, then return to Djerba by the Roman roadway.

At this time, it would be noon, so it’s time to eat… Djerbienne! Your guide will accompany you to the fish market in Houmt Souk. The place where you will be introduced to a rare method of fish belly either “at the cry” or at auction! Visit and your guide will take care of you choosing the fish of the day. Then, in the restaurant next door, the Mr will take care of grilling you and serving it to you at the table accompanied by a good Tunisian salad and fries.

Once your stomach is full, it’s time to digest a little! Then follow your guide for a walk through the alleys of Houmt Souk. Discover with him the ancient caravanserai also called “Fondouks” and learn more about caravanners! Discover the spice market and the covered souk or you’ll find everything you need for your shopping and gifts!

At the end of the day, head to Djerba Explore and take the time to visit these 3 modules! Start with the Lella Hadhria Museum, the Heritage and Property module of the crocodile park!

Once the tour is over, our team will accompany you to your hotel and it will be the end of your services hoping to see you again for more discoveries.