Tataouine, Chenini and the Berber region 1 day in a private 4X4.
Description
You will start your adventure day at 7:30 in the morning, we will pick you up in Djerba or Zarzis. Along the way, a photo break is planned at the salt lake of Sebkhet el Melah, a beautiful place with changing colors that offers unique landscapes. You will stop in Tataouine for a coffee break and visit the local Point of Sale, You will begin your discovery with a visit to Ksar Ouled Soltane, a superb off-the-beaten-path ksar that will allow you to discover the traditional architecture and history of the region. After , you will visit the village of Chenini. This ancient Berber village nestled on a ridge, blends harmoniously with the color of the mountain. The guided tour of Chenini will last about an hour. After lunch in Guermassa or Ksar Hadada , visit of ksar Hadada, After this busy day, you will return to Djerba or Zarzis for a drop off in front of your place of stay.
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Itinerary
This ancient Berber village is a remarkable site and one of the most visited in the region. Nestled on a ridge, it blends harmoniously into the color of the mountain rock. You will be able to admire the troglodyte dwellings, built into the rock, and immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of this place full of history. The guided tour of Chenini will last about an hour, but you will also have the possibility to extend your stay if you wish, in order to enjoy this unique experience even more.
First stop at the salt lake Sebkhet el Melah You will make a photo stop at Lake Sebkhet el Melah. This lake, famous for its changing colors, offers a unique landscape and is one of the natural wonders of the region.
Start exploring the region with a visit to Ksar Ouled Soltane, a superb Berber collective attic off the beaten track. This impressive site, immortalised in Rising Star Wars, will immerse you in the history of Berber communities
To the south of Tataouine, Ksar Hadada extends its ghorfas, one-storey cereal granaries. The rounded domes of the roofs, the arched buttresses which support the walls are typical of Berber architecture. Stairs allow you to go from one level to another. Do not hesitate to go up on the terraces to enjoy the surrounding panorama. This place was also used as a setting for the filming of the film "Star Wars". This fortified village was used in 1997 as the setting for the slave quarters of Mos Espa, the mythical village of Anakin Skywalker, the future Darth Vader, in the Star Wars film "The Phantom Menace".
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up in front of your place of stay in Djerba or Zarzis
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(181)
We were taken care of by the team as soon as we arrived at the airport and taken back to the hotel after the 4 days. The team did everything to optimize the days according to the heat peaks. We did the must-sees and also some places off the beaten path. The best part: the 25 km quad bike ride to reach the Sahara camp (optional but well worth it). GSA is reliable and available. I recommend it
It was very good. Good guide and good driver, highly recommended. They addressed our wishes and questions beyond the tour. True legends.
Incredible. A magical moment whether one is a fan of Star Wars or not, along with the discovery of Tunisian lands... I highly recommend it. Thank you to our guide Khaled for his support and good humor. An excellent service. Lunch at one of the filming sites, which is typically local, is simply exceptional due to the setting and especially the quality. A big thank you
Very beautiful experience. The guide Mahmoud was very good, with excellent knowledge that he was able to share with us. The guide Nourdine was very nice as well.
Just a great tour with a great guide. We had chosen this tour because the friendliness of the guide stood out so positively in previous reviews. And we were confirmed: after booking we informed the guide directly that we Star Wars fans would like to visit other places on the tour as well. This was confirmed the night before and the kindness radiated towards us the next morning in the form of our driver and at the same time guide when we were picked up at the hotel. Luckily: no one else had booked the tour (English or German) at the same time. After the first laughs together, the first stop at the salt lake, photo tops and the explanations about Tunisia we all felt: this will be a particularly good day together. Every other stop in Tatouine, at the market, a coffee to go for the ride, the excursion to the mountains, the Star Wars stops and stories about the locations from Tunisian history far exceeded our expectations. Our guide Moussa Ben Belgacem was a stroke of luck: very competent, eloquent, friendly and passionate Tunisian, who treated us, the residents or locals of the visiting places very respectfully everywhere. Fantastic guide who also knew great in the mountains. Conclusion: we would book it again: immediately for this tour or other tours, if we had him as a guide and bridge builder between guests and Tunisians. The fact that we had “Little Grogu” with us as a moving doll caused a lot of attention and curiosity at the locations. Everyone wanted to see and experience. It's wonderful. He has now found a new home here in Tunisia: at the fantastic Moussa as a thank you to him personally! Highly recommended and big thanks to Moussa for your great, warm, pleasant way. You have passionately recommended Tunisia to us and now Tunisian impressions are beating in our hearts as well. Thank you. Bianca and Jens
We had an extraordinary excursion. Mahmoud made this trip poetic and rich in historical and cultural details. For 2-wheelers, the quadrant ride from the oasis to the camp is incredible with sunset from the dunes. And thank you to Nourredine for leading us to safe harbour and taking care of us. We leave our heads full of memories that we have not finished talking about.
Perfect organization, with comfortable private minibus. Mahmoud guide excellent, very kind and very cultured. Excursion that is definitely worth a visit. Thanks to GSA Voyages and Mahmoud!
Very nice day, our guide and driver were very friendly. The guide shared with us the history of Tunisia and we discovered wonderful places.
Very good stay in Tunisian immersion accompanied by GSA, serious and available agency, competent and pleasant driver and guide. Stunning scenery, hearty and good meals in various places, decent accommodation. I recommend
⭐⭐⭐⭐‐ Two unforgettable days in southern Tunisia with GSA! Exceptional Family Trip: Tataouine, Ksar Ouled Soltane, Berber village of Chenini, Matmata, Toujane and a magical night at the Zmela camp in the middle of the Sahara. Fatma, our guide, opened the doors of Tunisian culture with rare passion and generosity — every recommendation was perfect. Mohamed, our driver, always pro and smiling on the desert tracks. Round trip quad between the Ksar Ghilane oasis and the camp, camel ride in the dunes, making sandbread under the stars, sunset over the Sahara... Moments engraved forever. Delicious food, impeccable accommodation, all set at quarter turn. Our children still talk about it every day. If you hesitate, do not hesitate. Go ahead! 🇹🇳
