From Sousse/Monastir: Tunisian Sahara 2-Day Tour

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From Sousse/Monastir: Tunisian Sahara 2-Day Tour
4.240909 out of 5 stars
4.2
4.240909 out of 5 stars
220 reviews
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Take a 2-day tour of the Sahara Desert with hotel pickup from Sousse or Monastir. Visit Roman ruins, underground houses, and some of Tunisia's major filming locations from famous movies such as Star Wars.

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Duration 2 days
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Live tour guide
English, German
Pickup included
Please be ready for pickup at least 10 minutes before your pickup time.
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Diana – United Kingdom

The trip was amazing and the locals very lovely. the places we stopped and the accommodation were great, we had no issue.

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Artur – United Kingdom

Guide has a lot of knowledge, is very informative and helpful. He has advised us on where to buy souvenirs for best price(which actually saved us some money, which we much preferred to leave in tips for people that did make this trip worthwhile). Hotel we stayed overnight was okay(actually looked really cool). We enjoyed every bit of this trip(except rude people that decided to lean back their seats on the bus and take away our much needed leg room). We can highly recommend taking this trip if you have never done it before!

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Highlights

  • Step back in time on a guided tour of the historic Roman El Jem Colosseum
  • Discover the rock-cut homes in the village of Matmata, seen in Star Wars
  • Cross the rust-washed salt lake of Chott el Djerid and admire its landscape
  • Discover the iconic Star Wars city film set at Onk Jemal while riding in a 4x4
  • Marvel at the intricate decorations on the mosques in the city of Kairouan

Full description

After a pickup from your hotel in Sousse or Monastir, begin your desert adventure at the El Jem Colosseum. This ancient Roman stadium used to seat 35,000 spectators, who came for the gladiatorial fights and chariot races.

Next, head to Matmata for lunch. After lunch visit the rock-cut cave homes that featured in the Star Wars films. Finish the day at your very own oasis with an overnight stay in Douz, the Gateway to the Sahara.

In the morning, cross Chott el Djerid, a rust-washed salt lake, before hopping into a 4x4 for a ride to Onk Jemal. Explore a film set city built exclusively for Star Wars.

After stopping for a Tunisian lunch at Gafsa, enjoy a photo stop in historic Kairouan. Marvel at the richly decorated mosques that give the town an abundance of character.

Get dropped off back at your hotel at the end of the tour.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Guide
  • Accommodation
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Optional camel (15€ per pax) in Douz
  • Hotel tax of approx 3.5 euros per person payable in cash at the hotel
  • Single room supplement of EUR 13 per guest, payable in cash at the hotel

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Important information

Know before you go

  • Please note that a single room requires a supplement of 40 TND per person
  • There is a possibility for a camel ride for an additional fee (50 TND per person)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 220 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Diana – United KingdomMay 30, 2025 – Verified booking
The trip was amazing and the locals very lovely. the places we stopped and the accommodation were great, we had no issue.
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Artur – United KingdomMay 25, 2025 – Verified booking
Guide has a lot of knowledge, is very informative and helpful. He has advised us on where to buy souvenirs for best price(which actually saved us some money, which we much preferred to leave in tips for people that did make this trip worthwhile). Hotel we stayed overnight was okay(actually looked really cool). We enjoyed every bit of this trip(except rude people that decided to lean back their seats on the bus and take away our much needed leg room). We can highly recommend taking this trip if you have never done it before!
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Laima – United KingdomMay 21, 2025 – Verified booking
The trip was amazing. Sachara desert experience was out of this world. Worth every penny.

Product ID: 566244

Activity provider:TUI Tunisia S.A.

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