Tunisia Film Locations: Star Wars Desert Tour
4.3
76 Ratings

Embark on a two-day Tunisian Sahara tour and explore famous film locations. Visit a Roman amphitheater, underground cave houses, a salt lake, and a secluded oasis at the fringes of the Sahara.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Tour of Tunisian Sahara & Film Locations - Day 1

Amphitheatre of El Jem - Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel and climb into a 4x4—your sandy adventure to the iconic El Jem Colosseum is underway!
Matmata - Next, visit Matmata, where you will savor a delicious lunch and explore the renowned troglodyte houses—ancient underground…

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What's Included
  • Transport
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation at a 4 Hotel or 3 Hotel subject to Availability
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Optional camel (15€ per pax)
  • Single room supplement of approximately EUR 13 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, uncovering its cinematic and cultural gems. This journey seamlessly combines history, film, and the allure 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 Roman…

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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laura
Apr 12, 2025
Fabulous trip well worth the experience - Absolutely fantastic trip do not miss, lots to do packed in over 2 days. So glad I went with my teenage son rather than just staying in the local area. Camel rides, jeep trip into the desert, food, all great. The desert hotel was clean, not dirty as someone had said previously and breakfast and dinner there was good. You pay for drinks in all places but obviously take your own with you in advance or snacks if needed. Star Wars sets were built 30-50 years ago so they’re still going to look slightly weathered in the desert obviously but great experience. Don’t bother thinking that Amethysts that you can buy in the desert set of The Phantom menace are real as they’ve just been dyed purple and are probably rock crystal. I bought a big one paid £10 thought it looked a bit suspect on the bus, and washed it under the tap to see the dye come off, but still v pretty so not that bothered. Just to be aware. Guy in the desert hotel tried to get me to pay a £10 deposit for a massage after dinner and camel rides, to secure a massage after dinner, but by then it was nearly 9pm so common sense that I didn’t part with any money at all, plus I was tired by then, and had to be up at 4.30 am the next day. Enjoyed everything just be firm, say no thanks a few times, walk away if in doubt. and don’t accept anything in your hands like desert foxes or milk for feeding the baby camels unless you really want to as the locals will try to ask for money for touching or filming. Fed a baby camels unless you for 2 dinar, filmed it, loved the experience. So many people eat only once a day here.
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Daytrip20118821028
Apr 12, 2025
Excursion to the top but accommodation and food not great! - Great excursion, we had plenty of eyes, many memories in mind... Reviewing the hotel in Tozeur where we stayed the night, it deserves not 4 stars but rather 2! The food in the restaurants on both days was not great.
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348evital
Mar 24, 2025
I didn't expect this tour to be so excellent! - The tour was the best option to see so much in just 2 days. The organisation and planning was perfect. Although we did 1200 kms (please be aware), we stopped every so often that it wasn't tiring. The meals were included, the tickets, the car ride in the dessert and a fabulous stay in a 5 star hotel. The only extras were the camel ride and the tax for the room, which was very cheap, anyway. The best of the trip was the tour guide who had the skill to manage 50 people with 50 different minds! He was firm but very professional and knowledgeable. The driver was cautious and safe at all times. Them both provided all the help and guidance needed, even to people with problems or disabilities. I cannot recomend this tour enough. It was excellent and very affordable. And I made good friends!
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Mantoudis_k
Mar 7, 2025
2 day Super Tour - It was an excellent experience and very well organized. The driver and the guide, Mr Mo were both exceptional. They did everything they could to see as much things as possible in just two days!!! Douz, El Jem, Mos Espa, hotel and restaurant very good , taking into consideration the very low price of the excursion
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Explorer24358425499
Feb 1, 2025
Camel ride in Sahara Desert - This definitely was the highlight excursion for us. We heard several people comment on this trip and asked questions before going. Everyone we talked to recommended it. We are so happy we booked it. This is a must do. So worth the early mornings and the long drive. The guide and the drivers are all professional and did such a wonderful job. The bus is also equipped with a charging block in every row. Plenty of photo ops along the way so you will need it, bring charge cables. Also bring enough extra cash. You will need money for stops, extra fees not included, Room tax, Extra photos, tips, etc. The hotel in Douz has a few rooms that are on the cool side, bring warm clothes. Lots to see and do on this excursion. The best part, of course, is the camel ride. Well worth it!!! Such an experience. And the camels are calm and easy to ride. Just enjoy. But be sure to go if you're even thinking about it.
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Ben_w
Jan 18, 2025
Brilliant once in a lifetime tour - Very good tour, quite tiring as you do travel 750 miles but very worth it! You do so much once in a lifetime activities. I’m very sorry to not remember their names but the tour guide and bus driver were brilliant and lovely!
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Souroneil_l
Jan 21, 2025
Good Value for money trip! - It was a great experience overall (4.5/5). Very informative and supportive guide, set places and route. Every event planned to the tee and executed on time. It's 1100km (approx) across Tunisia over a gruelling terrain. Lucky we did it in January, in sunshine and milder weather. Though the places to eat and sleep were decent, believe the food could be better. Loved the camel ride Avg 4×4 ride deep into Sahara.
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Adamlf3515xd
Jan 16, 2025
Busy trip with a packed itinerary - The itinerary was very busy but it was really comprehensive. The organiser tried to show as many interesting places in Tunisia acrosd the south and west as possible. However, if you like a lie-in, the trip is not for you -early departures and busy schedule.
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Slawitmegs
Feb 9, 2025
Too rushed - needs to be done over more days to fully appreciate the sites. - We had the misfortune to have torrential rain on day 2 & the cloud cover restricted the views including the sunrise. We had been looking forward to seeing this being reflected on the salt lake but wasn’t to be. Nor could we see any salt crystal as it was covered in water from the rain. We didn’t see the mosque at Kairouan as advertised- simply taken to a shop where we bought gifts as no opportunity to visit other shops in Kairouan. We found the visits too rushed, given the hours & hours on the coach. In future I would travel independently over a longer period so we can fully explore the area.
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F6191pmrafaelf
Feb 12, 2025
Complaint - Precious. RESERVE 1603844953 I made the reservation for the tour. I have insistently searched for information in the chat, but I have no answer to my insistent question. I consider it a great neglect and makes me insecure about the provision of the service. Att Rafael Fialkowski Junior
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