From Tunis/Hammamet/Sousse : 2 day Sahara tour with night in tent





Description
Join us for 2 days of total escape from Tunis, Hammamet, or Sousse and journey deep into the majestic Tunisian Sahara. This tour takes you from coastal plains to the golden dunes of Douz and Sabria with a magical highlight: a night under the stars in a traditional desert tent. ✔️ Cross authentic villages and hidden oases ✔️ Camel ride through the dunes ✔️ Traditional dinner around the campfire in a Saharan camp ✔️ Guided by a friendly, local team ✔️ Guaranteed departure from just 2 people This is more than just a tour — it’s a full sensory and cultural immersion, connecting you with the desert, its people, and ancient traditions. Total change of scenery, comfortable logistics, unforgettable memories. Book now and let the Sahara tell you its story.
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Itinerary
Explore the Roman amphitheater of El Jem
Explore the troglodyte village of Matmata
Spend a night at a desert camp in Sabria sandy village
Cross Chott Jerid: biggest salt lake in northern Africa
Explore Chebika mountain oases
The Great Mosque of Kairouan, considered the 3rd most important Islamic monument in the Arab world after Mecca and Jerusalem
The Medina of Kairouan is a true open-air museum and still alive with Arab-Muslim art and architecture by its monuments (more than a hundred), its souks, its houses and its alleys which remain a convincing testimony of his prestigious past. Since 9/12/1988, the Kairouan Medina has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List by answering 5 of the six evaluation criteria (Criteria for inscription: I - II - III - V - VI). "The Great Mosque is one of the major monuments of Islam" and a "masterpiece of universal architecture" (I). "The Grand Mosque served as a model for several Maghreb mosques; especially with regard to the decorative motifs. "The Mosque of the Three Gates is the oldest mosque with carved facade of Islam [...]" (II). "... Kairouan offers an exceptional testimony to the civilization of the first centuries of the Hegira in Ifriqiya (III). The traditional Muslim architecture of Kairouan, associated with its spatial configuration, has "become vulnerable under the effect of economic changes and constitutes a precious heritage ..." (V). "Kairouan is one of the holy cities and spiritual capitals of Islam" (VI).
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(41)
I recommend this wonderful experience to everyone! They were two intense and unforgettable days in the desert, with impeccable organization. Although the journey is very long, the stops along the way were splendid and allowed me to discover the most authentic Tunisia, meeting and talking with the local people. The guide Noor was fantastic: he accompanied us throughout the trip, explaining the history and curiosities of every place visited in great detail. The stay in the tent camp was the highlight: a true full immersion in the Tunisian desert, sleeping under the stars was a unique experience. A special round of applause also goes to the transport and the driver, truly exceptional. It is an intense experience, but I recommend it to anyone who wants to experience Tunisia 100%!
I had an absolutely amazing experience on this 2-day Sahara tour — it truly felt magical from start to finish. The itinerary is incredibly rich: from El Jem to Matmata, Douz, the desert camp, Chott El Jerid, and the mountain oasis of Chebika… every stop was unique and breathtaking. Sleeping in the desert and experiencing the silence, the stars, and the atmosphere was something I’ll never forget. Some of the highlights for us were the quad bike tour and sandboarding in the desert — such fun and unforgettable experiences, especially riding through the dunes and enjoying the landscape in such an active way! What really made the difference, though, was our guide, Ali. He was exceptional — extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and always sharing interesting insights about everything we saw along the way, even during the bus rides. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving people a great experience. He was also very organized, punctual, and helpful at all times, which made the whole trip smooth and stress-free. This tour exceeded my expectations, and I would 100% recommend it to anyone visiting Tunisia. If you get Ali as your guide, you’re very lucky!
Dear Dhikra, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your Sahara adventure exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the different highlights of the tour, from the desert camp and the landscapes to the quad biking and sandboarding experiences. We will be very happy to share your kind words with Ali. His passion, knowledge, and dedication are truly appreciated, and we are glad he helped make your journey unforgettable. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back in Tunisia for more amazing discoveries! The Depart Travel Services Team
The experience was amazing, the atmosphere was incredible, and the guide was funny and told us everything
Thank you very much for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Sahara adventure and the atmosphere of the tour. We are also happy that our guide helped make your experience special with his knowledge and great sense of humor. Thank you for choosing Depart Travel Services, and we hope to welcome you again in Tunisia for more unforgettable moments! The Depart Travel Services Team
Unforgettable experience! Everything was perfect, our driver Hassen was at the top and our guide Hamza polyglot with a thousand anecdotes! Thank you again and see you soon because we will be back!
Bonjour, Merci beaucoup pour ce magnifique retour ! Nous sommes ravis de savoir que votre expérience dans le Sahara a été inoubliable. Nous transmettrons avec grand plaisir vos compliments à Hassen pour son professionnalisme, ainsi qu’à Hamza pour ses anecdotes et son accompagnement passionné. Merci encore pour votre confiance et votre recommandation. Nous serons heureux de vous accueillir à nouveau très bientôt pour de nouvelles aventures en Tunisie ! L’équipe Depart Travel Services
Incredible experience! Hassen our driver was perfect! And what about our guide Hamza who is a well of knowledge! Thank you again, we will return with family very soon!
Bonjour Richard, Merci beaucoup pour votre magnifique retour ! Nous sommes ravis de savoir que votre expérience dans le Sahara a été incroyable. Nous transmettrons avec plaisir vos compliments à Hassen pour son professionnalisme et à Hamza pour ses connaissances et sa passion à partager l’histoire et la culture de la Tunisie. Merci encore pour votre confiance, et nous serons heureux de vous accueillir prochainement avec votre famille pour une nouvelle aventure ! L’équipe Depart Travel Services
A great experience all the drivers and the guides were highly recommended and professionals. Very polite staff with a lot of knowledge. I recommend!!!
Thank you very much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Sahara tour and appreciated the professionalism, knowledge, and kindness of our guides and drivers. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing Depart Travel Services, and we hope to welcome you again in Tunisia for more unforgettable experiences! The Depart Travel Services Team
We had a great experience from start to finish. Hamza has been a remarkable guide: his explanations are always clear, concise and humorous, making the trip even more enjoyable. The atmosphere in the coach was very friendly, and the overall organization was perfectly controlled, with good respect for time without ever feeling rushed. Hamza was very accommodating throughout the stay, always available at the camp when we needed help and willing to gladly answer all our questions. We also felt totally safe thanks to the professionalism of the driver Ryan. The activities offered were varied, of very good quality and at honest prices. The animations in the dunes will remain an unforgettable moment, especially since the team on site was very caring for us. The meals were also excellent, a real plus for the experience. The only thing we could have improved: we would have liked to have had more exchanges with the inhabitants of the Berber house to make the experience even more authentic. In summary, a very well organized, rewarding and memorable experience that we highly recommend.
Bonjour, Merci beaucoup pour ce magnifique retour et pour avoir partagé votre expérience en détail ! Nous sommes ravis de savoir que votre aventure dans le Sahara vous a laissé de si beaux souvenirs. Nous transmettrons avec grand plaisir vos compliments à Hamza pour ses explications, son humour et sa disponibilité, ainsi qu’à Ryan pour son professionnalisme et son accompagnement. Nous sommes également heureux que vous ayez apprécié l’organisation, les activités, les repas et l’ambiance générale du voyage. Nous prenons bien note de votre remarque concernant la rencontre avec les habitants de la maison berbère afin de continuer à améliorer l’expérience proposée. Merci encore pour votre confiance et votre recommandation. Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau pour une nouvelle découverte de la Tunisie ! L’équipe Depart Travel Services
The tour into the desert was just incredibly beautiful and exciting. On the way to the desert we stopped at several interesting places to visit, which made the trip even more varied. The bus was perfectly fine, and the tent we stayed in in the desert was also well equipped. The beds were comfortable so you could feel comfortable. You really don’t have to worry – everything was safe and well organized. Especially impressive was the show in the evening, where we were introduced to the culture. The food was also excellent – really top! A very special thank you goes to our guide. He was incredibly nice, personable, pleasant and made the whole tour even more beautiful. We had an unforgettable stay there, a lot of fun and wonderful experiences. I can only recommend this tour to anyone. Take the tour – you won’t be disappointed!
Liebe/r Gast, Vielen Dank für diese wunderbare Bewertung! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie Ihre Wüstentour genossen haben und dass die Organisation, die Unterbringung, das Essen und die kulturellen Erlebnisse Ihre Erwartungen erfüllt haben. Besonders schön ist es zu lesen, dass unser Reiseleiter zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis beigetragen hat. Vielen Dank für Ihre Empfehlung und Ihr Vertrauen. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, Sie wieder in Tunesien begrüßen zu dürfen! Das Depart Travel Services Team
Very nice guide, Ali. He told us about the Background, history and was a well organised Guide. We visited lots of places, we could say we saw in two days nearly everything, the Most important in tunisia. The price is completely good, you get to See really much and you will see very beautiful Photospots. Just a total recommend If you want to see the Most important of tunisia, and want a little Desert adventure
Hello, Thank you very much for your great review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Sahara adventure and the different stops included in the tour. We will gladly share your kind words with Ali for his knowledge, organization, and dedication. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Depart Travel Services. We hope to welcome you again in Tunisia for more unforgettable discoveries! The Depart Travel Services Team
Totally tourist trap. Most of the time in bus. Only few hours day time in Sahara. Tour guides told it’s our problem that we didn’t want to party in the night. (We had woke up at 3am and next morning we had to wake up at 5am). Also I didn’t like at all how they were treating animals. Avoid this place if possible. We have told these also to our tour guides who was pressuring us review with 5 stars. Was not happy when we said that not going to happen. They are most lovely people until you don’t review what they want.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. We understand that a 2-day Sahara tour includes several hours of transportation due to the distances between the different sites, and we regret if the pace of the program was not suitable for your expectations. Regarding your comments about the animals and the review request, we take these concerns seriously. We do not encourage or pressure our guests to leave a specific rating, as we value honest feedback and want every traveler to share their genuine experience. We appreciate your remarks, which help us continue improving our services. The Depart Travel Services Team



