Ksar Ghilane and Matmata Desert Adventure: A Full Day Tour in Tunisia
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Embark on a thrilling desert adventure in Tunisia with a full-day tour to Ksar Ghilane and Matmata. Explore ancient Roman roads, oasis, hot springs, and visit unique troglodyte houses.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ksar Ghilane - Ksar Ghuilaine oasis
  • Escale de Toujane - Berber village
  • Djerba-Zarzis Roman Causeway Bridge - Chaussée romaine Djeba also called Kantara
  • Chaussee Romaine Djerba - Chaussée romaine between Djerba and the continent
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles for a comfortable journey
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips
  • Personal shopping and souvenirs
Additional Information

06h00: Departure in the direction of Medenine by the Roman road which is the main link between Djerba and the mainland (Photos and stop visit).
07h00: Coffee break with an explanation of your program.
08h15: We are moving away gradually from large cities and crossing a few villages of Beni kheddach before the paved road ends.
09h30: The trail begins in…

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Nathalie_b
Oct 10, 2025
Magic - All my expectations have been met. My encounter with Tunisia and its people was magical. Special thanks to Moumou, our guide, man of heart, kindness and generosity. An ambassador of his country who knows how to share his love of country.
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Roam564998
Oct 3, 2025
Must see. Then access to the Sahara. - Discovering these cave villages was a fabulous experience. Friendly Welcoming with breakfast of Berber bread dipped in oil and honey. Delicious with tea. I had to turn down a Berber bread as a gift because we already have full board at the hotel. I took the opportunity to buy a jar of this good honey. Otherwise, you have to know it's a long day. You must leave early (from the hotel at 4:30 am with return at 6:00 pm). But it's definitely worth it.
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Patrik
Sep 14, 2025
Amazing experience - worth every penny - Today we had an amazing trip to Ksar Ghilane. After booking, we received all the necessary information in advance—via ticket and WhatsApp—a day before the trip. In the morning, our tour guide and driver picked us up directly from our hotel in Djerba. On the way to the mainland, we stopped for coffee and a baguette. After about two hours, with a few photo stops along the way, we arrived at the Ksar desert and the Ksar Ghilane Oasis. We had also booked two camels (optional), which gave us a truly authentic experience of walking through the desert. Alternatively, you can choose quad bikes or simply relax at the oasis and enjoy the scenery and local culture. At the oasis, we swam in the natural spring lake and enjoyed a delicious lunch. Our next stop was the village of Matmata, famous for its unique underground houses. Later, we visited the actual filming location of Star Wars, which was a real highlight. In the evening, we headed back to Djerba, tired but happy. It was an incredible day, and for just €75, it was absolutely worth it. A special thanks goes to our tour guide Tahar—charming, multilingual, and truly knowledgeable—and to our skilled driver, who took us there and back safely.
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444vivianeb
Aug 22, 2025
To do absolutely - To be done exclusively with a guide. Winding road. Discover the wealth of nomadic peoples. Don't forget the swimsuit, hat and sunscreen. Attempt to experience a walk on a camel case
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Navigate13526861272
May 31, 2025
Going out - Superb visit with lots of stops Splendid views A Superb Momo guide to advise you ask momo Exit to be made
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Marie
May 19, 2025
Full eyes and heart ❤️❤️ - A huge THANK YOU to our driver Tonton Mourad 😉😅, for this sharing of knowledge of his region, his country, his culture, his traditions, (thanks for the workshop cheche😅) , the return to music, happy mix here again of traditions😅 O Mary now she knows, all the good that Tunisia does 😅... Anyway... Mourad you contributed greatly to the success of this beautiful day rich in magnificent discoveries...💗💗 Special mention at the time spent in the desert and the oasis of the hot spring, after quad biking, (again accompanying at the top 😊) Great happiness and beautiful day of total change of scenery 👍💗💗 Attention 2h30 journey with stops and small visits before arriving at Ksar Ghilane TO DISCOVER! Luc Dominique and Marie 😊😊
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Fdlnss
Jun 28, 2025
Very mixed by the oasis of Ksar Ghilane - We were praised for the beauty of the Ksar Ghilane oasis. Very disappointed and mixed, a kind of greenish slob with questionable cleanliness, some shops. Far from the dream clichés...
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Brigitw2016
Jun 4, 2025
To do - Nice day. Very nice guide. Unforgettable visit. Restaurant on site . Very interesting. Full eyes. Beautiful
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265arthuru
Jun 4, 2025
Mixed experience - A little disappointed, a little lame camel ride that doesn’t last much time it starts maybe 15min to stop for 10min and it resumes to finish. It would be nice to have lunch in a real local village instead of this place built for tourists. The meal was very light for our table of 6. A guy in the group apparently had money stolen by one of the guides in the SUV. You learn two three things here and there but I don’t know a slightly weird atmosphere shared by the whole group I was with. The landscapes are beautiful etc but it is really a lot of km for some views and little info. A distance between the guide and us.
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Delbordeaux
Jun 28, 2025
A little disappointed by this excursion - We had heard about Ksar Ghuilaine's oasis and the hot spring to bathe in. In fact it is only a large greenish pool where you dare hardly swim
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