Medina of Kairouan - Founded in 670, Kairouan flourished under the Aghlabid dynasty in the 9th century. Despite the transfer of the political capital to Tunis in the 12th century, Kairouan remained the Maghreb’s principal holy city. Its rich architectural heritage includes the Great Mosque, with its marble and porphyry columns, and the 9th-century Mosque of the Three Gates has allowed the city to inscribed in the world heritage list UNESCO.
We will spend there 2 hours walking around Kairouan’s old Medina, admiring The great mosque, Zawiya of Sidi Sahâb and The three-door mosque.
The tour into Kairouan will be finished by tasting traditional Tunisian lunch into the recommended El Brija Tourist Restaurant.
- On-board WiFi
- Jeep 4x4 ride in the dunes
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Douz Quad Tour
In a span of three days, you’ll explore the enchanting sights of southern Tunisia. You’ll venture to the perimeter of the Vast Eastern Erg, witness its distinctive red sand, and experience a camel ride. You’ll explore the legendary Star Wars set dressings, tour a completely underground dwelling, marvel at a lake covered in salt stretching to the horizon, and embark on the renowned Paris-Dakar Rally route. This thrilling journey is sure to heighten your adrenaline to unprecedented levels. You’ll uncover Berber settlements and desert mountains, away from the typical tourist throngs, as these Tunisian areas are often uncharted by many travelers. Furthermore, your itinerary includes a visit to the continent’s largest amphitheatre and the Kairouan mosque, both renowned UNESCO heritage sites. There will be two overnight stays in the desert, with one night at a hotel located at the fringe of an oasis and another, presenting a genuine adventure, spent in a Berber tent nestled in a Sahara desert oasis under the star-filled Saharan sky.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
