Getaway in southern Tunisie
Tunisian Atlas 8 days Charm & Character

Getaway in southern Tunisie

From mountain oases to troglodyte villages, a journey into the heart of the Berber heritage of southern Tunisie.

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Duration

8 days

Ideal seasons

Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec

Style

Guided tour

Comfort

Charm & Character

Travelers

Couple, Family, senior, With friends

The spirit of travel

An ideal itinerary for all lovers of diverse and varied landscapes such as the Mides canyons, the waterfalls of mountain oases, the vastness of the salt lake and its mirages as well as the desert, without requiring any particular physical effort.

The Berber culture, particularly present in southern Tunisie, manifests itself especially through the constructions erected by the local population of the time to protect themselves from Arab invasions: and it is the troglodytes of the Matmata region and the ksour of the Tataouine region that awaken and stir curiosity.
This circuit allows you to discover an authentic Tunisie, between ancestral traditions, grandiose landscapes and unique architectural heritage. Berber villages, verdant oases and vast desert expanses offer total escape and immersion in a preserved environment. Travelers will appreciate the diversity of encounters, the richness of local customs and the beauty of the natural sites that punctuate this exceptional itinerary.

The stages of your journey

D1
DjerbaHotel or Guesthouse
D2
TozeurHotel or guesthouse
D3
TozeurHotel or Guesthouse
D4
DouzHotel
D5–6
TataouineHotel
D7–8
DjerbaHotel

Highlights

Chebika and Tamerza Oases
Spectacular Canyons of Mides
Authentic Berber Villages
Chott el Jerid and mirages
Troglodytic Dwellings of Matmata
Camel walk at sunset

Day-by-day itinerary

Jour 1
D1

Welcome to Djerba!

Welcome at Djerba airport and transfer to a hotel or a guest house.

Dinner and overnight.

Hotel or GuesthouseDinner
Jour 2
D2

From Djerba to Tozeur

DjerbaKebili

3h45225 km

After breakfast, we meet up with our accompanying team and head towards Kébili, via the ferry and the oasis town El Hamma. Lunch on the way.

KebiliTozeur

1h30100 km

Continuation for Tozeur via crossing the Chott el Jerid, an immense salt lake stretching over a hundred kilometers where one frequently sees mirages.

Check-in at the hotel or in a guest house. Dinner and overnight stay.

Hotel or guesthouseLunchDinner
Jour 3
D3

The Oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Mides

TozeurMides

1h3080 km

In the morning, visit of the Chebika oasis, probably the most beautiful in the region. This enchanting place located in the middle of the desert offers a surprising setting with ochre-colored sand and gypsum mountains or orange rocks surrounding it.

Continue towards the Tamerza oasis and the discovery of its waterfalls.

It is in this picturesque setting that we have lunch. Then, road towards the Mides canyons, magnificent mountain oasis stretching over 3 kilometers. We take a short walk there.

MidesTozeur

1h3080 km

In the afternoon, return to Tozeur.

Hotel or GuesthouseBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 4
D4

From Tozeur to Douz

TozeurDouz

2h130 km

After breakfast, departure to discover the old town of Tozeur and its oasis. Visit to the Eden Palm museum dedicated to date palm cultivation and its derivatives.

Early afternoon, departure for Douz, where we will visit the Sahara museum. Its exhibition illustrates the life of the local population, as well as the fauna and flora of this part of the desert located between the Grand Erg Oriental and the southern boundary of the Chott El-Jérid.

Late afternoon, opportunity for a camel ride in the desert at sunset.

Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay.

HotelBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 5
D5

Troglodytes, Caravans and Arrival in Tataouine

DouzMatmata

1h3090 km

Departure for the Sahara via the discovery of the troglodytes of Matmata.

Then, entry into the desert by the Caravan Trail. Lunch in a camp

MatmataTataouine

2h30130 km

In the afternoon, departure for Tataouine. Check-in at a hotel or guesthouse. Dinner and night.

HotelBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 6
D6

Berber villages

Breakfast and departure for the discovery of the abandoned Berber village of Guermassa with grandiose landscapes.

Return to the hotel for lunch.

Afternoon, visit to the still inhabited Berber village of Chenini.

Dinner and night at the hotel.

HotelBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 7
D7

From Tataouine to Djerba

TataouineDjerba

2h30120 km

Breakfast then drive to Djerba via the ksour route : visit of some ksour.

Arrival in Djerba, hotel check-in with full board and free afternoon for shopping, relaxing on the beach or by the pool, strolling, …

Dinner and night at the hotel.

HotelBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 8
D8

Have a great trip!

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

Possibility of extension on request.

Breakfast

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 and domestic flights
  • Airport taxes & visas
  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance & assistance
  • Everything not listed in "Inclusions"

Included

  • The program as described
  • The movements ou Transportation ou Travel arrangements
  • The 4x4 vehicle circuit with 4 participants on board + the driver + the guide
  • Accommodations and all meals
  • Guide services
  • The agency's support
  • The mandatory authorizations required
  • Accommodation taxes, VAT and administrative fees
  • The agency's 24/7 assistance

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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Choisissez la formule qui vous correspond le mieux:

  • 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 — South Sahara

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.

Arbi

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