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The Great Mosque of Kairouan - The Great Mosque stands as the emblem of Kairouan. It is among the oldest and most stunning mosques globally, and one of the most remarkable monuments in the entire Maghreb! Its religious significance elevates Kairouan to the 4th holiest city in Islam. Visitors admire its towering minaret, the grand courtyard with impressive dimensions, surrounded by beautifully crafted arcades and housing a sundial, and the tall doors made of intricately carved cedar wood. These doors lead to the prayer rooms, adorned with numerous marble columns. Constructed in 670, this architectural marvel, resembling an adobe fortress, has inspired other mosques in the Maghreb.

Medina of Kairouan - The medina of Kairouan is one of the most well-preserved and authentic in Tunisia, where visitors can explore the souks, savor the pastries of Kairouan “Les Mekroudhs,” and witness the artisanal carpet-making process.

Tozeur - Tozeur is the capital of the Bled El Jérid region, situated in the southwest of the country, near the Algerian border. Known for its vast palm grove, delicious dates, and the stunning architecture of its sun-baked brick houses and mosques, it is a gem of southern Tunisia. Famous for the exceptional quality of its dates, particularly the “deglet ennour” variety, known as fingers of light, with tender flesh.

Chak Wak - The Chak-Wak Tozeur Museum is an entertainment and cultural park, located in the heart of Tunisia’s largest palm grove, the oasis of Tozeur. The Chak-Wak Tozeur Museum spans five hectares, featuring fifty dinosaurs and a hundred animal, humanoid, and human figurines, mini-museums, caves, huts, all set amidst lush oasis vegetation. The “Chak-Wak”

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Chebika - Chebika is a mountain oasis located in southern Tunisia, specifically in the west of the Tozeur governorate.

Tamerza Canyon - Tamerza or Tameghza is 14 kilometers north of Chebika, near the Algerian border. It was an ancient Roman and Episcopal defensive position during Byzantine times. The road to Tamerza is winding, running along a large canyon that stretches 10 km from Chebika. Its construction dates back to World War II when Rommel, besieged by the allies, came from the North.

Decor Star Wars Tunisie - In the Tunisian desert, 14 km from Nefta and 38 km from Tozeur, George Lucas set his scene. The location is enchanting, drawing visitors from curiosity to adventure. These same sets were used for filming episodes I and II of Star Wars.

Nefta - The basket of Nefta is a crevice shaped like a basket from which 152 springs once emerged to irrigate the entire palm grove of Nefta. In the 1980s, the springs dried up one after another, leading to desolation. The same phenomenon occurred in El Hamma, Degache, and finally Tozeur.

Chott El Jerid - The Chott Djerid salt lake is the largest saline plain or sebkha in Tunisia, covering an area of approximately 5,000 km2. It is the largest sebkha in the Maghreb.

Douz - Douz is a city in southern Tunisia known as the “gateway to the Sahara.” Visitors can admire a stunning Sahara sunset and enjoy the Sahara desert with a Quad ride on the sand dunes or an optional camel ride.

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Escale de Toujane - Situated in a cave-like room atop a mountain, Escale de Toujane offers an excellent vantage point to understand the area’s geography. This small souvenir shop and cafe overlook a rolling desert crossed by dry riverbeds and a charming little village. Enjoy the view of the great hills.

Matmata - The city of Matmata is located in southeastern Tunisia, west of the city of Gabès. It is an ancient Berber village spread across the hills, blending with the rocky landscapes, offering a panoramic view from the mountain top and concealing one of Tunisia’s unique sites.

The village houses are known as troglodyte houses, where visitors can admire the beauty of the underground dwellings in Matmata. These are located in an underground pit shaped like caves, with each pit forming a circular shape and consisting of a courtyard decorated with drawings and colors, along with other rooms of the house, all with smooth mud walls. History and civilization enthusiasts are encouraged to visit this beautiful village, attracting tourists worldwide on daily tours to explore underground life and learn about the customs and traditions of its inhabitants.

Ksar Ghilane - Ksar Ghilane is an oasis in southern Tunisia, located on the eastern edge of the Grand Erg Oriental, known as the southernmost of the Tunisian oases and one of the gateways to the Tunisian Sahara desert. A hot spring emerges in the oasis, often suitable for bathing, believed to have thermal benefits. Visitors can admire a stunning Sahara sunset and enjoy the Sahara desert with a Quad ride on the sand dunes (extra) and a swim in the thermal pool of Ksar Ghilane (included in the offer).

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Tataouine - Tataouine, the governorate of southern Tunisia, is a significant tourist center due to its rich archaeological and heritage reserves and its environmental and ecological diversity. Tataouine is characterized by the homogeneity of its Berber, Berber, and Arab population.

Ksar Ouled Soltane - Located about 20 km south of Tataouine in southern Tunisia, Ksar Ouled Soltane is a well-preserved fortified granary built by the Berbers in the 15th century. Constructed with adobe (raw earth), the ksar is spread over two courtyards, each with vaulted attics serving as food reserves, called ghorfas. In ancient times, granaries were often fortified to prevent looters from stealing food supplies from villages. Like other granaries built by Berber communities in North Africa, Ksar Ouled Soltane is situated on a hill, protecting it from raids.

Chenini Berber Village - Chenini, a Berber-speaking Jewish village in southern Tunisia, 18 kilometers from Tataouine, was established by mixed Berbers and Arabs in a mountainous area, built atop a hill. Its oldest buildings date back to the 12th century. It is distributed on three levels, topped by the Chenni Palace, a ruined castle likely used to store crops such as oil, cereals, spices, etc. Some buildings are still used to store cereals by the villagers living in the valley.

Djerba Island - Djerba is an island off the Tunisian coast known for its Mediterranean beaches and white desert towns influenced by Berber, Arab, Jewish, and African cultures. Its main town is Houmt Souk, famous for its craft markets, fishing port, and 16th-century fortress, Borj el Kebir. To the south is the El Ghriba Synagogue, a pilgrimage site for North African Jews.

Island Tour

Musee de Guellala - The Guellala Museum is an ethnographic museum located in Guellala, Tunisia.

El Ghriba Synagogue - The Ghriba Synagogue is a Tunisian synagogue, a key identity marker for the Jews of Djerba, one of the last living Jewish communities in the Arab world. It hosts an annual pilgrimage during the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba’omer, attracting several thousand pilgrims.

Djerbahood - Djerbahood is an urban art event where artists from around the world transform the Tunisian village of Erriadh on the island of Djerba, creating 250 works for the occasion. It was launched by the Galerie Itinérance de Paris in June 2014.

Houmt Souk - Houmt Souk is the administrative capital of the Tunisian island of Djerba. It is located about twenty kilometers from Ajim (the island’s ferry arrival point) and El Kantara (the island’s arrival point via the so-called Roman road). It is the main town of the municipality of Djerba-Houmt Souk, serving as both the capital of a delegation and the seat of a municipality with four districts for 75,904 inhabitants (2014)2, covering 176.54 km2, excluding the district of Mezraya. The city of Houmt Souk alone had a population of 44,555 inhabitants in 2004.

The Return via Gabes

Military Museum Of Mareth Line - The Mareth Line was a series of fortifications built by the French to protect their protectorate of Tunisia from an Italian invasion of Libya. During World War II, Rommel refortified the Mareth Line during his retreat from Egypt after his defeat at El Alamein. The Mareth Line was eventually overwhelmed, forcing Rommel to continue his retreat. The museum features detailed battle plans and artifacts. Outside, there are artillery pieces, bunkers, and old trenches.

Gabes - Gabès is a city in southeastern Tunisia. As the largest city in southern Tunisia after Sfax, Gabes uniquely serves as both an oasis and a seaport. This port function dates back to the industrial development of the 1970s.

• Private transportation
• Entrance fees to sites and museums
• Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
• Dinner provided
• Air-conditioned vehicles
• Breakfast included
• Licensed guide services

• Camel ride in Ksar Ghilane or Douz (15 € per person)
• Quad excursion to Ksar Ghilane or Douz (30 € per person)

Our picturesque Tunisia is a treasure of nature that fuses the allure of the desert, the enchantment of the ocean, and the magnificence of mountain ranges.

This captivating natural allure is paired with its perennial sunny Mediterranean climate, along with an additional wealth of history, culture, and legacy. This fusion represents the essence of the journey we have orchestrated.

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