Oases, Nomads & the Golden Dunes of the Deep South.
Overview / Quick Facts
- 📍 Destinations: Douz, Matmata, Tozeur, t,
- ⏲️ Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- 🗓 Best Time to Go: October–April
- 🚗 Tour Type: Desert Discovery / Cultural / Nature
- 🏃 Activity Level: Moderate
- 🧑🌾 Ideal For: Nature lovers, adventurers, cultural explorers
🌟 Tour Description
Dive deep into Tunisia’s soulful south — where Berber villages, ancient palm oases, and shimmering salt lakes create a dreamlike landscape. Southern Soul blends off-the-grid desert adventure with authentic cultural encounters and spellbinding natural beauty. Ideal for those seeking depth, warmth, and wonder.
📆 Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tozeur
- Airport pickup and hotel check-in
- Sunset view over oasis palm groves
- Welcome dinner in a local kasbah
Day 2: Tozeur
- City tour of Tozeur’s old medina
- tour of the Oasis
- Traditional museum Dar Chraiet
Day 3: Chebika, Tamerza, Mides, Nefta
- Travel to the mountain oasis villages of Chebika and Tamerza
- Enjoy the outstanding canyons in Mides
- The Star Wars set of Mos Espa
Day 4: Douz – Gateway to the Sahara
- Cross Chott el Jerid salt lake
- Drive to Douz, Tunisia’s “Desert Pearl”
- Optional quad ride or camel experience
Day 5: Berber Villages – Tamezret & Matmata
- Explore hilltop village of Tamezret
- Traditional lunch with a local family
- Visit the underground homes in Matmata
Day 6: Cultural Encounters & Farewell Dinner
- Visit a desert school or artisan co-op
- Free time in Tozeur for shopping or hammam
- Evening farewell dinner under the stars
Day 7: Departure Day
- Morning coffee in the oasis
- Transfer to airport or next destination
🌇 Tour Gallery
✅ Inclusions / ❌ Exclusions
Included:
- ✅ 6 nights in boutique desert hotels or eco-lodges
- ✅ Daily breakfast & 3 traditional dinners
- ✅ Local cultural guide throughout
- ✅ Private transport with driver
- ✅ Entrance fees to listed attractions
Not Included:
- ❌ International flights
- ❌ Travel insurance
- ❌ Optional spa or camel rides
👍 Testimonials
“A beautiful, grounding experience in the deep south. Matmata was unforgettable, and the stars over Douz left us speechless.”
👤 – Amira H., Toronto, Canada
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