Southern Tunisia: Desert and Ksour in 4 Days
A private southern Tunisia tour combining Kairouan, Tozeur, the mountain oases, Douz, Berber villages, ksour, Matmata and El Jem.
Southern Tunisia: Desert and Ksour in 4 Days
Explore southern Tunisia on a private four-day, three-night circuit from Hammamet. Travel through Kairouan and Tozeur, visit the mountain oases by 4×4 when local conditions allow, and continue through Douz to a tent overnight in the Sabria region. The route then explores Berber villages and ksour before Matmata, El Jem and the return to Hammamet. It suits travelers looking for varied landscapes and cultural stops. Accommodation examples and final arrangements are confirmed in your personalised quotation.
Hotels mentioned, such as Dar Horchani or Al Rayan, are examples from the program and may be replaced by similar properties.
Tour overview
- Private 4-day / 3-night tour.
- Visit Kairouan, Tozeur and the mountain oases.
- 4×4 excursion to Chebika, Tamerza and Mides according to local conditions.
- Tent overnight in the Sabria region.
- Discover ksour and Berber villages before Matmata and El Jem.
Suggested itinerary
Day 1: Hammamet - Kairouan - Tozeur
Departure to Kairouan, the fourth holy city of Islam and a traditional centre for carpets and kilims. Visit the Great Mosque, Sidi Saheb Mosque, the Aghlabid Basins and the souks. Continue to Tozeur through Gafsa. Arrival, accommodation in a guesthouse or hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Tozeur - Chebika - Tamerza - Mides - Douz - Sabria
After breakfast, depart by 4×4 to the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Mides, with canyon landscapes, waterfalls and traditional villages. Cross Chott el Jerid towards Douz. Visit the historic centre and learn about the daily life of the Mrazig tribes. Optional camel ride available. Continue to Sabria for dinner with show and tent overnight.
Day 3: Douz - Ksar Hallouf - Guermessa - Ksar Hadada - Tataouine
Departure to Berber villages and ksour, ancient collective granaries built to protect reserves. Visit Guermessa and continue to Ksar Hadada, an iconic place for Star Wars fans. Accommodation in the Tataouine area, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Matmata - El Jem - Hammamet
Drive to Matmata to visit the Berber village, a troglodyte house and the lunar landscape linked to Star Wars. Continue to El Jem to visit the Roman amphitheatre, one of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world. Return to Hammamet.
Booking and payment
A 20% advance deposit confirms the tour and accommodation arrangements and enables issuance of your travel voucher. The remaining 80% is payable on arrival in Tunisia. The 20% deposit is non-refundable if you cancel. Final services and the total quotation are confirmed before booking.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle / transport.
- Professional driver.
- English-speaking or multilingual licensed guide.
- Hotel accommodation in the listed hotel or a similar property.
- Hotel taxes and service charges.
- Breakfast and/or half-board meals as specified in the itinerary.
- 4×4 desert excursion where listed in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to sites, monuments and museums are not included.
- International airfare.
- Travel insurance.
- Drinks.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
- Lunches unless expressly stated as included.
- Optional activities, including camel rides, ULM flights, horse-drawn carriage rides, quad/go-kart outings, boat trips and folkloric dinners.
- Camera/video fees on applicable day tours.
- Any service not clearly stated as included.
Private Tour Quote
| Group size | Total private tour quote | Price per person |
| 1 person | 1,925 EUR | 1,925 EUR |
| 2 persons | 2,064 EUR | 1,032 EUR |
| 4 persons | 2,488 EUR | 622 EUR |
| 6 persons | 3,102 EUR | 517 EUR |
| 8 persons | 3,528 EUR | 441 EUR |
Prices are indicative and subject to final confirmation according to travel dates, hotel availability, rooming, guide availability and tailor-made requests.
Practical questions
How is this different from the three-day South Tunisia tour?
This four-day itinerary departs from Hammamet and adds mountain oases, a tent night near Sabria, and ksour and villages in the Tataouine area. The three-day South Tunisia tour starts in Tunis and uses two 4-star hotel nights, with camping as an optional alternative.
Where is the tent overnight?
The published itinerary places the tent overnight in the Sabria region. It does not identify Tembaine as the overnight location. Confirm the camp and arrangements in your quotation.
Are the named hotels guaranteed?
No. Hotels named in the programme are examples and may be replaced by similar properties. Confirm the accommodation, meals, entrance fees and optional activities in the written quotation.
Can families request this tour?
Send the children’s ages, your preferred daily pace and accommodation needs with your enquiry. The team can review the itinerary with you; suitability and any adjustments should be agreed before booking.
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Share your preferred dates, pace, interests, pickup point, hotel standard and any special requests. We will shape this tour around your needs and send you a personalized proposal.
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Your request is not handled by an automatic system. Saif manages the first contact, clarifies your dates, budget and travel style, then guides you toward the right proposal.
A tour followed by a local team
Tunisia Horizon remains a selective family-style service. We do not accept a high number of tours every year, because we want enough time to prepare, follow and adjust every request carefully.
- Saif manages the first contact and request follow-up.
- Monsef brings more than 40 years of tourism experience in Tunisia, speaking Arabic, French, English, German and Italian.
- Mehdi, an archaeology guide, supports heritage tours in French and English.
- Depending on the route, we work with carefully selected freelance licensed guides to cover more languages and special interests.
The same itinerary can be adapted to economy, mid-range or luxury budgets. You choose the comfort level, and we adapt the organization.
