Desert Experience - Trekking in the Sahara Dunes
Sahara & Ergs 8 days rustique

Desert Experience - Trekking in the Sahara Dunes

Four days of total immersion in the heart of the Tunisian Sahara, between sculpted dunes and starry nights.

27 years of local expertise4.8/5 (0 reviews)

Duration

8 days

Ideal seasons

Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec

Style

Expeditions

Comfort

rustique

Travelers

Solo, With friends, Couple, groupe

The spirit of travel

This 8-day tour invites you to discover the wonders of the Tunisie Sahara, from Djerba to Douz, the famous Gateway to the Desert. After a first stop in Douz, you depart by 4x4 to the gates of the desert to join a traditional caravan. Accompanied by camel drivers, dromedaries and a cook, you experience an authentic immersion in the heart of Saharan landscapes. For several days, you cross the dunes, regs and oases in an exceptional natural environment. Nights are spent in bivouac under Berber tents, in a convivial atmosphere around the fire. Traditional meals and the songs of camel drivers enrich this unique experience. This journey combines adventure, cultural discovery, a change of scenery and moments of relaxation. It allows you to reconnect with nature and discover the nomadic way of life. The tour ends with a return to Djerba before transfer to the airport, leaving unforgettable memories.
Throughout this Saharan adventure, each stage reveals the majestic beauty of the Tunisie desert and the richness of its traditions. Meetings with local populations allow you to better understand the history and culture of this fascinating region. Between the silence of vast spaces, the changing colors of the dunes and the hospitality of the inhabitants, this journey offers an incomparable human and sensory experience. A true invitation to explore a preserved world, where time seems suspended.

The stages of your journey

D1
Djerba
D2
DouzBerber tent bivouac
D3–6
DésertBivouac under Berber tents
D7–8
Djerba

Highlights

Authentic Camel Trek
Bivouac under Berber tents
Traditional Camel Herders' Songs
Total Desert Immersion
Local Saharan Cuisine
Erg and reg landscapes

Day-by-day itinerary

Jour 1
D1

Welcome to Djerba!

DjerbaDouz

4h210 km

Airport pick-up at Djerba by our team, then transfer to Douz, the "Gateway to the Desert".

Arrival at your destination and check-in at our hotel for some rest.

Jour 2
D2

Route to Douz and entry into the desert

DjerbaDouz

4h210 km

Arrival in Douz in late morning and guided tour of the Sahara Museum, prelude to our upcoming journey.

DouzDésert

1h20 km

Then, transfer by 4X4 vehicle to Bir Abdallah, in the mythical Sahara desert. Meeting with our warm team that will make up our caravan: camel driver, cook and let's not forget our hump-backed companions, the dromedaries. These will come to support us in case of fatigue, but will notably be our pack animals to transport luggage, provisions and all the necessary equipment for the smooth running of the adventure over the next five days.

This evening, we pitch our Berber tents between Bir Abdallah and Tembaïn. Dinner around a palm fire.

Berber tent bivouacLunchDinner
Jour 3
D3–6

Immersed in the desert

To Désert

4 full days of immersion in the desert are on the program.

Breaking camp after a Saharan breakfast and continuing to progress through the desert. Meals are prepared on site. They are copious and well-balanced : salads at lunch and cooked vegetables in the evening accompanied by the traditional bread cooked in the sand, mechoui, couscous, soup, seasonal fruits, tea, water, always around a palm fire around which impromptu evenings are organized by the camel drivers performing their repertoire of traditional songs.

Through ergs and regs, between TembaÏn, Dakyanis and Tinessouan we move through this unusual setting, Saharan landscapes with enchanting ever-changing beauty. As we progress, in the distance, we observe caravans in motion, or even these gazelles, queens of these lands…

Bivouac under Berber tentsLunchDinner
Jour 7
D7

Return to Civilization

DésertDjerba

3h20250 km

At the end of lunch, we meet up with our driver, who will take us back to Djerba. We savor the forgotten pleasures of these past few days.

Our last meal in a local restaurant, but this time around a table.

Breakfast
Jour 8
D8

Have a good trip!

Breakfast and transfer to Djerba airport, check-in assistance.

Extension possible upon request.

Price per person

This trip can be tailored to your preferences

This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.

Not included

  • International flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages except water in the desert and during hiking
  • Single supplement (hotel only): 20,- EUR
  • Reduction 3rd bed (hotel only): 12,- EUR
  • (*) New Year's Eve supplement: on request
  • Possible rental of a sleeping bag: 15,- EUR/bag
  • Possible supplement for 2-person igloo tent: 35,- EUR/tent

Included

  • The program as described
  • Transfers in 4x4 with driver
  • The services of a camel guide and a cook
  • All meals + 2 snacks per day of trekking
  • Beverages (unlimited bottled mineral water) in the desert
  • All accommodations
  • Bivouac equipment: Berber tent with multiple accommodation, mattresses, blankets
  • The carrying of luggage by camels
  • The agency assistance
  • The mandatory authorizations required
  • VAT, tourist taxes and administrative fees

Practical Information

Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.

The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.

See our specific terms of sale for full details.

In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:

  • Plus de 60 jours avant le départ : 40 % du prix total (acompte retenu)
  • Entre 60 et 30 jours avant le départ : 50 % du prix total
  • Moins de 30 jours avant le départ : 100 % du prix total

We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.

Les informations ci-dessous concernent les voyageurs ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen (EEE), de la Suisse et du Canada se rendant en Tunisie dans le cadre d'un séjour touristique. Les règles d'entrée pouvant évoluer, nous vous recommandons de vérifier les informations auprès des autorités officielles avant votre départ.

Passeport

Pour entrer en Tunisie, votre passeport doit être valide au minimum six mois après la date d'entrée dans le pays et comporter au moins une page vierge pour les tampons d'immigration.
Le document doit être en bon état (pas de pages détériorées, déchirées ou modifiées).

Les ressortissants de certains pays de l'EEE (notamment les citoyens français) peuvent entrer en Tunisie avec une carte nationale d'identité en cours de validité. Il est toutefois recommandé de voyager avec un passeport valide.

Séjour touristique sans visa

Les ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen, de la Suisse et du Canada bénéficient d'une exemption de visa pour les séjours touristiques.

Cette exemption permet un séjour pouvant aller jusqu'à 90 jours à compter de la date d'entrée sur le territoire tunisien.

Les autorités peuvent demander :

  • un billet de sortie du territoire (vol retour ou continuation),

  • une preuve de ressources financières suffisantes pour la durée du séjour,

  • une réservation d'hébergement pour au moins les premiers jours du séjour.

Fiche de renseignements à l'arrivée

À l'arrivée en Tunisie, les voyageurs peuvent être invités à remplir une fiche de renseignements destinée aux services d'immigration, comportant notamment :

  • les informations du passeport

  • les détails du vol

  • l'adresse du premier hébergement en Tunisie

Ce document est généralement remis à bord de l'avion ou disponible à l'aéroport à l'arrivée.

Déclaration de devises

L'introduction de devises étrangères en Tunisie est autorisée, mais tout montant supérieur à 10 000 euros ou l'équivalent doit être déclaré à la douane à l'arrivée. La devise locale, le dinar tunisien (TND), ne peut pas être importée ni exportée.

Voyage avec des enfants

Les mineurs doivent être titulaires de leur propre passeport (ou carte nationale d'identité selon leur nationalité) valide couvrant la durée du séjour.

Lorsqu'un mineur voyage sans l'un de ses parents, une autorisation de sortie du territoire peut être exigée selon la réglementation du pays de résidence, ainsi qu'une lettre d'autorisation parentale à la demande des autorités tunisiennes.

Autres nationalités

Les conditions d'entrée peuvent varier selon la nationalité. Les voyageurs concernés doivent se renseigner auprès de l'ambassade ou du consulat de Tunisie de leur pays de résidence.

Pour participer à nos voyages, il est fortement conseillé d'être assuré en assistance-rapatriement et frais médicaux à l’étranger.

Votre agence locale vous encourage à prendre connaissance du contrat spécifique élaboré avec notre partenaire CHAPKA ASSURANCES et AXA ASSISTANCE.
Pour souscrire à une assurance, connaître les garanties et les tarifs, suivez le lien ci-dessous.

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  • Explorer'Multirisque

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  • Explorer' Complémentaire Carte Bancaire

Spécifiques à nos voyages, nous suggérons fortement d’y souscrire.
Si vous choisissez de souscrire à l’une de ces formules, la convention détaillant l’ensemble des garanties et les modalités de déclaration du sinistre sont disponibles sur le site Internet de l'assureur.

Votre agence locale en aura connaissance, mais seul le participant est responsable du respect des procédures de déclaration de tout sinistre. Le participant doit donc conserver cette convention avec lui pendant toute la durée de son voyage.

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Frequently asked questions

No, French nationals can stay up to 90 days in Tunisia without a visa. Valid passport for the duration of the stay required (ID card is accepted for organized stays booked through an agency). Confirm conditions with the consulate before departure.

Go to the My Trips section to find all your projects.

You can send a message to your host directly from the Tea Lounge.

For a tailor-made quality trip, expect between €120 and €210 per day per person, including accommodation, meals, internal transportation and activities. International flights (€150-350 return) are additional. Tunisia offers excellent value for money, from the Medina of Tunis to the Sahara.

Your documents are accessible in the Documents tab of your trip.

Absolutely. We adapt each itinerary to traveler profiles. For families, we prioritize relaxed paces, family-friendly accommodations, fun and educational activities, and comfortable private transfers. Our English-speaking local guides know how to capture children's attention with age-appropriate anecdotes.

It's simple. You exchange with our local team to define your wishes, your budget and your dates. You receive a detailed itinerary proposal within 48 hours. You adjust every detail together until you reach the perfect version. You confirm and set off with peace of mind. Your local agency remains available 7 days a week throughout your trip.

In case of emergency, contact your local agency immediately.

Payment is generally made in two installments.

Our agency is part of the Nomadays network, registered in France. You benefit from APST (Association Professionnelle de Solidarité du Tourisme) guarantee which covers 100% of your funds. Secure payment, repatriation insurance included, and English-speaking assistance 24/7 on site throughout your stay.

Arbi, Guardian of Tunisian Lights
27years of expertise

Let's talk about your adventure — Southeast Djerba

Guardian of Tunisian Lights, based in Djerba (Mellita)

In Tunisia, the most beautiful memories don't always come from the major sites. They often arise from a simple moment, a conversation, or the late afternoon light in the desert.

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