South Tunisia & Sahara Desert Journeys: A Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Itinerary : South Tunisia journeys explore Berber villages, the Dahar mountain range, mountain oases and salt lakes. Desert journeys focus on the deep Sahara: the towering dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental and authentic nomadic-style bivouacs. This guide explains the landscapes, key stages, durations, differences and practical advice to help you design the ideal journey.

Tunisia is a land of contrasts, where millennia of history meet the immensity of the desert. From the Phoenician ports of Carthage to the troglodyte villages of the Djebel Dahar, from well-preserved Roman cities to the golden dunes of the Sahara, the country offers one of the richest cultural and natural journeys in the Mediterranean world.

Are you staying in Djerba and wondering whether to visit Tataouine, Chenini, Ksar Ghilane, Matmata, Douz, the Star Wars filming locations or spend a night in the desert? The right choice mainly depends on three things: how much time you have, whether you are looking for desert landscapes or cultural discovery, and the pace you want for your day. Some day trips from Djerba allow you to discover Berber villages, ksour and mountain landscapes in a single day.