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The 15 Best Sahara Desert Tours in Tunisia

16 reviewed

Two days is the honest minimum for the Tunisian Sahara, and the tour you pick decides whether you sleep under canvas or in a hotel in Tozeur. Every Sahara trip is compared below: departure town, hours on the road, whether the dunes at Ksar Ghilane are included, and what a night in camp really costs.

2-Day Tunisian Sahara Tour with Food & Stay from Hammamet

2-Day Tunisian Sahara Tour with Food & Stay from Hammamet - Day 1: El Jem Colosseum, Matmata Troglodyte Homes, and a Douz Desert Night

1.2-Day Tunisian Sahara Tour with Food & Stay from Hammamet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $154Our pick

Two days from Hammamet across Roman El Jem, Matmata troglodytes, Douz desert stays, Chott El Jerid salt lake, and Kairouan.

“Well, it very well planned and the guide followed the plan as it was. People were always punctual so that help es a lot. The places we visited were very nice and interesting: the troglodite family welcomed us in their home, the dromedary ride to tRead more”

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Sahara 2 Days Tour VIP In Tunisia | Guided FUN | PICKUP ALL City

Sahara 2 Days Tour VIP In Tunisia | Guided FUN | PICKUP ALL City - Day 1 Route: El Jem Colosseum, Matmata Caves, and Star Wars Sets

2.Sahara 2 Days Tour VIP In Tunisia | Guided FUN | PICKUP ALL City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $104

VIP 2-day Sahara tour from Sousse, hitting El Jem, Matmata caves, Star Wars sets, Douz dunes, and Kairouan, with pickup.

“We spent two wonderful days with Hsin Benhamra. Very good guide and very nice. He introduced us to palm juice and other beautiful things! The night in the desert was great with camel ride and show. They also gave us a demonstration of baking bread in the sand and a very good dinner and breakfast. Thanks again to Hsin for this adventure.Auto-translated”

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2-Day Tunisian Sahara Tour with Food & Stay from Sousse

2-Day Tunisian Sahara Tour with Food & Stay from Sousse - Morning Start and the El Jem Colosseum Payoff

3.2-Day Tunisian Sahara Tour with Food & Stay from Sousse

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $151

Roman ruins, Berber cave homes, and Star Wars desert sets in 2 days, with a desert night near Douz. Includes meals and 4x4 rides.

“Aida, Saleh & the other staff involved were all fantastic people. They took us to the most scenic, beautiful & famous spots. Aida is extremely knowledgeable, very smart & an impressive linguist who speaks multiple languages. Saleh is a skiRead more”

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From Djerba : 2 Days desert tour with a night under a tent

From Djerba : 2 Days desert tour with a night under a tent - Chotts and Sabkhet El Melah: the salt lake stop that resets your brain

4.From Djerba : 2 Days desert tour with a night under a tent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $173Top rated

Djerba 2-day desert tour with chotts, reg and erg dunes, Berber ksours, Matmata troglodytes, a hot spring stop, and a tent night.

“Amazing experience with bereber people and with our guide Bubaka and with Walid, the best driver. They made us feel at home all the time. The desert is an unique experience. Thanks from Bilbao!!”

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Door of the tunisian desert Ksar Ghilane and Matmata: Full one Day

Door of the tunisian desert Ksar Ghilane and Matmata: Full one Day - Pickup, the early clock, and how the road part of the day usually feels

A Private Night at Desert Douz Tozeur

A Private Night at Desert Douz Tozeur - Dinner Over a Wood Fire and Stargazing Camp Vibes

6.A Private Night at Desert Douz Tozeur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $284

Private desert night near Douz and Tozeur from Hammamet, with El Jem, wood-fire dinner, stargazing camp, Chebika, Temegza, and Tozeur souks.

“This tour was something we were really looking forward to in Tunisia, and a reason why we decided to book a private tour instead of a group tour. Mongi, our driver, was amazing! Very kind and very attentive. But unfortunately there was a group Read more”

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2-Day Tunisia Sahara Desert Camel Trek from Douz

2-Day Tunisia Sahara Desert Camel Trek from Douz - Day 1: dunes at sunset, lunch break, and a Berber campfire night

7.2-Day Tunisia Sahara Desert Camel Trek from Douz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $240

2-day camel trek from Douz through golden dunes, one night in a desert camp, Berber meals, sunrise, and stargazing.

“Went travelling as a group of five. Well organised with pickup from accommodation, amazing camp in the desert with better facilities than expected, good food, great sand dunes to trek through for the sunset ride. Incredibly memorable.”

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Private getaway in the desert like no other

Private getaway in the desert like no other - The 7:00 am Start, Tataouine Souk, and That 4x4 Feeling

8.Private getaway in the desert like no other

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $209

A private 2-day desert getaway from Djerba to Tataouine, troglodyte villages, Ksar Ghilane and a night in the sand.

“Un vrai régal d'émotions dans ces 2j accompagnés par notre guide Mohammed et notre chauffeur Najib au top! Mohammed réussit à nous faire vivre cette expérience loin des foules (de plus en plus nombreuses mais que nous ne croiRead more”

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Circuit the south of Tunisia in 2 days Sahara Explorer

Circuit the south of Tunisia in 2 days Sahara Explorer - 6:30 am pickup: early start, big payoff

9.Circuit the south of Tunisia in 2 days Sahara Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $187

2-day South Tunisia circuit from Hammamet: El Jem, Matmata caves, Sahara sunset camel ride, Chott El Jerid sunrise, Tozeur 4x4, Kairouan.

“Très belle expérience, cependant il ne faut pas s’attendre a quelque chose d’exceptionnel avec la balade en dromadaire. Defaut d’organisation, j’ai fait la balade séparée de mon mari et mes enfants. L’hôtel dans le désert n’est pas très propre (Read more”

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2 Days Tour of the Sahara from Hammamet

2 Days Tour of the Sahara from Hammamet - Entering the El Jem amphitheatre, Tunisia’s Coliseum of Africa

10.2 Days Tour of the Sahara from Hammamet

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $175

2 days from Hammamet to El Jem, Matmata, Douz and Sahara salt lakes with sunrise views, oasis swims and desert dinner.

“Booked this tour expecting a group excursion however was Surprised it was only the two of us with our guide Ali. A very unique and VIP experience! Ali was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and full of expertise. The night in the Sahara and Amphitheater were the highlights!!!”

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Private 3-Day Excursion to the Tunisian Desert

Private 3-Day Excursion to the Tunisian Desert - Day 1: Chenini, Ksar Ghilane hot spring, and a star-filled tent camp

3-Day Private Excursion to the Sahara departing from Hammamet

3-Day Private Excursion to the Sahara departing from Hammamet - Day 2: Nefta, Chott El Jerid, Douz Market Energy, and the Sahara Night

12.3-Day Private Excursion to the Sahara departing from Hammamet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $697

3-day private Sahara circuit from Hammamet with Kairouan, oasis hikes, Matmata troglodytes, a night with nomads, and El Jem.

“When booking this trip I wasn’t sure what to expect, since there weren’t many reviews. But this 3 day Sahara experience is 1000% worth booking! We had very good communication before the trip started with Ali. We had the best guide/driver Read more”

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Desert tours and adventurous camel trekking through the Sahara

Desert tours and adventurous camel trekking through the Sahara - Days 2 to 6: Life on the Route Through El Hedan, La Ghuezza, and More

13.Desert tours and adventurous camel trekking through the Sahara

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,110

8-day Sahara camel trek from Djerba: Erg Oriental dunes, Bedouin campfires, Matmata troglodyte houses, and Douz souks in a private tour.

“I now have experience of the desert and have found other providers. Better services for 400 euros less. The crew tries hard and it was OK, but nothing more. I recommend contacting other providers before booking here.”

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3-Day Tunisia Sahara Desert Camel Trek from Douz

3-Day Tunisia Sahara Desert Camel Trek from Douz - Day 1: 9:00 am pickup, first dunes, and Berber dinner by firelight

14.3-Day Tunisia Sahara Desert Camel Trek from Douz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $270

3-day Sahara camel trek from Douz: sunrise rides, Berber and Bedouin meals, 2-night desert camp under the stars, pickup included.

“The trip was absolutely stunning: endlessly beautiful landscape, well behaved camels with character, amazing food and above all the best guide we could wish for. I can only recommend and will come back for a longer trek in the desert with Ahmed. Everything was well organized, the camels looked healthy and well taken care of.”

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Sunset or Sunrise Camel ride in the Sahara Desert of Douz

Sunset or Sunrise Camel ride in the Sahara Desert of Douz - Quick hits for your Douz camel safari

15.Sunset or Sunrise Camel ride in the Sahara Desert of Douz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $65Best value

A 3-hour Douz Sahara camel ride timed for sunrise or sunset, with hotel pickup, desert dunes, a dune-top hike, and traditional outfits.

“Mis à part un léger retard à la prise en charge à l'hôtel, l activité à été super bien. Les paysages sont incroyables et à voir au moins 1 fois dans une vie. Wassim qui s occupait des dromadaires à été très serviable et sympathique. Vraiment si vous allez à douz c est 1 activité à faire absolument selon moi”

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