Desert Tour: Explore Star Wars Filming Sites

Embark on a thrilling two-day adventure in the Tunisian Sahara. Explore film locations, ancient ruins, and the majestic Sahara Desert. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey!

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Tunisian Sahara Tour from Sousse - Day 1

Amphitheatre of El Jem - Begin your journey with a hotel pickup and climb aboard a 4x4 for an exciting trip to the renowned El Jem Colosseum!
Matmata - Next, visit Matmata, where a delicious lunch awaits, along with the chance to explore the famous troglodyte houses—ancient underground homes still in…

What's Included
  • Transport
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Guide
  • Accommodation
What's Not Included
  • Optional camel (15€ per pax)
  • Single room supplement of approximately €10 per guest payable in cash at the hotel
  • Hotel tax of approx 3.5 euros per person payable in cash at the hotel
  • Quad bike is strictly not allowed
  • Drinks not included during meals
Additional Information

Embark on an enriching two-day tour through southern Tunisia, where cinematic and cultural wonders await. This journey seamlessly combines history, film, and the splendor of nature, featuring ancient Roman sites, Star Wars locations, and desert escapades.
• Marvel at the magnificent El Jem Colosseum, renowned as one of the world’s most well-preserved…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Z9284fkalexr
Sep 10, 2025
Amazing tour - a must in Tunisia! - This trip is an absolute must if you’re in Tunisia, do not miss this! The highlight of our holiday by far. The tour guide was so knowledgeable and informative, I really learnt so much. He tries his best to keep you constantly engaged on long bus journeys. A member of our group fell off the camel during the camel ride and, while it was absolutely not his fault, the tour guide was very apologetic and ensured they were taken extra care of for the rest of the trip. The bus stops regularly so you don’t feel too cooped up, and you see so much of the country in 2 days it’s really worth it. There’s plenty more f opportunities to get out and go to the toilet or get a drink and street cu your legs. Highlights were the camel ride and the 4x4s which are a must! However all the stops are great and so interesting, Mos Espa is amazing even if you aren’t a Star Wars fan. Sahara hotel is absolutely fine for such a cheap price and the pool there is genuinely really really nice, we were in until 11pm Make sure you bring plenty of 10s and 20s and you will want to tip guides and staff along the way. I would also recommend bringing a travel pillow as we slept up the back of the bus a lot. Thanks so much to driver and guide for making this an unforgettable experience!
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Mariacc404
Aug 18, 2025
Experience to live absolutely - Lovely trip! A dip in the extraordinary landscapes from Tunisia. Super top guide!! Sandy, salty, rocky desert. Recommended for those who are insatiable with nature and culture
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Katarzyna_p
Aug 12, 2025
Tunisian Sahara 2-Day Tour: Phillips family 28 to 29 July 2025 - Our tour guide was excellent, well organised, and perfectly bilingual in English and French. Special mention should be made of the very impressive and patient bus driver who made us feel safe. Along with a lovely camel ride, we visited the historic Roman El Jem Colosseum; the rock-cut homes in the village of Matmata, seen in Star Wars; the salt lake of Chott el Djerid; the 1998 Star Wars city film set at Onk Jemal; and the mosques in the city of Kairouan. Taken together, it was a wonderful family experience, which we would highly recommend to anyone!!
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Laurabling
Aug 2, 2025
Amazing experience - Had a fantastic time on this trip into the desert. So many great stops and photo opportunities. Meals was great. Yes there was quite abit of time spent of the bus but it was nice to be out of the heat for abit and the Tour guide made it go quicker with his stories and knowledge of each area, the country in general and each location. Both the tour guide and driver were very friendly and did a fantastic job. Special memories created with my son camel riding in the Sahara watching the sun set. He’s also a massive Star Wars fan so this made it even more special. Would definitely recommend.
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Onair17284408499
Jun 7, 2025
Nice Stay, Food and Cleanliness - We had a great time at Dvara kodaikanal. The food is excellent. It is centrally located and close to all the important places. we will come here again. It is reasonable. The staff was really helpful. Especially the Room Cleanliness is "Super"
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780jeanclauden
May 31, 2025
Nice experience in the desert. - Very nice crossing of Tunisia. All the activities and meals were excellent. Fares, our guide did a very good job as well as being very friendly. Comedy ride a little short. Very average hotel room. Beautiful sunset and sunrise!
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Catherine_r
May 20, 2025
Fabulous excursion with a wonderful guide!! - Extraordinary!! Fares is the best guide! Of my many trips it has exceeded anything I have known before! Huge THANK YOU! Amazing excursions throughout the 2 days...congratulations to the driver Nizar who frankly drove us safely despite traffic jams. THANK YOU, CHARKRAN!!💕❤️💕
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Claudia_s
May 19, 2025
An experience not to be missed for those who have little time! - management of information for departure and arrival at the top! excellent opportunity to see many beautiful places and do many km in just 2 days. Very intense days, with morning departures but essential to maintain the sequence of the various things to see. Obviously time is sometimes limited but it is understandable. Stops are also well made for coffee breaks and various refreshments. Camel and off-road ride very well organized. Driving very kind and helpful although a little too stiff and introverted. During the long journey there is the opportunity to rest and relax in silence without much chat. The information is complete and well-paced and well organized. Great experience. With viator is always a guarantee!
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Hubertg621
Sep 2, 2025
old and not maintained residence - stay in Crete at the residence "Petra Village" dirty and unmaintained apartment, very old furniture, tiny and dirty plastic terrace table, used chairs, dishes for 2 (we were 4!) and more than summary. Sofa bed concrete and mattresses dirty and unprotected, insects underneath (silver fish, ants and torn).No air conditioning and mosquitoes at will! Swimming pool dirty and not maintained, even dangerous for children (more tile joints and dirty and broken plastic borders). At the coffee bar soluble at 3€ and no dish after 5pm. Nice personal damage and well placed residence but stay and services not up to standard.
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988yvelines
Jun 19, 2025
A horror - Fram is a tour operator who makes fun of his customers by selling stays in 1 4 star hotel in Tunisia with disgusting services same activities every day A room in a deplorable state of hygiene poorly cleaned and not at all maintained. Sewage drainage just outside our terrace on the ground floor. It's not 4 stars but 1 boui boui shame à fram Notice to future travellers FLEE THIS TOUR OPERATOR!!!!! A HORROR AND MORE DEAR FLEE FLEE FLEE
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).