3-day Tozeur tour: Mountain oases and Star Wars film sets

Chebika's 40-minute hike into the Berber oasis, then Mos Espa at sunset

A 3-day tour from Djerba to Tozeur and back, visiting mountain oases, three desert types, Berber villages and the largest Star Wars film location in Tunisia. The itinerary includes a night under canvas in the desert, a night in a 4-star hotel, guided walks through Chebika and the old medina, and two of Tunisia's most celebrated sunsets. A live guide and air-conditioned transport are included throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: From Djerba to Tozeur: Discover oases and Mos Espa

• Hike in Chebika with local guide
• Walk and bathe at Grand Canyon Tamerza
• 4x4 ride to Mos Espa Star Wars set
• Watch sunset from sand dune
• Tea break overlooking Nefta basket

Day 2: Explore medina, desert gate and night tents

• Walk in Tozeur medina alleys
• Photo break at Chott Djerid salt lake
• Visit petrified sand site
• Free time at Douz market
• Optional camel or quad ride in dunes
• Visit oasis with palm grove and hot spring
• Sunset and overnight at desert camp

Day 3: Visit Berber villages and return to Djerba

• Visit deserted Berber village Guermassa
• Tour beautiful Berber village Chenini
• Visit Ksar Hadada ksour and Star Wars site

The experience

The tour opens in Chebika with a 40-minute hike alongside a local guide through the Berber village and its water source, then moves to Tamerza's Grand Canyon for time to walk and swim if conditions allow. The afternoon builds toward Mos Espa, the largest Star Wars film set in Tunisia: you cross the big sand dunes by 4x4, tour the movie scenery, and climb to the top of a dune to watch one of the country's most celebrated sunsets. A tea break overlooks Nefta's famous basket, a woven landmark visible across the oasis.

Day two centers on Tozeur's old medina, a 40-minute walk through its alleys with your guide, followed by a photo stop at Chott Djerid: the largest salt lake in North Africa, spanning more than 5,000 square kilometers and known for its mirages. You'll see the petrified sand phenomenon, then have free time in Douz market, the desert gate, where quad and camel rides are available to book on site. The day ends at a palm oasis with a hot spring, then at the desert camp where you spend the night under the stars and witness a second major sunset.

The final morning visits Guermassa, a completely deserted Berber village, and Ksar Hadada, one of Tunisia's best-preserved ksours and another Star Wars filming location, with a 40-minute guided tour of each. You return to Djerba by afternoon. Accommodation includes one night in a 4-star hotel in Tozeur and one night in a tent at the desert camp. A driver approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office and an air-conditioned vehicle travel with you all three days.

What’s included

• Accommodation for one night in a 4-star hotel in Tozeur and one night in a tent at a desert camp.
• services of a driver and a live guide approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office.
• air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and excursions.
• guided walks through Chebika, Tozeur's old medina, Guermassa and Ksar Hadada.

Options for this experience

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Excursion to the Oases of Tozeur and the MountainsGuide in 4 languages · 06:00

Tozeur per personGuide in 4 languages · 06:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

GroupUp to 199 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Depart Travel Services

Is this one for you?The three-day span lets you see three desert types (salt, sand and rock), two Berber villages, the Mos Espa film sets and two major sunsets without rushing any stop, and the mix of hotel and tent accommodation gives you one night of comfort and one under the stars. Book this length if you want the full arc from mountain oases to the deep desert and back. A 2-day version would skip either the Berber villages or the tent night, and a 5-day would add more time in each place rather than new sites.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Italian.

What is the Chott Djerid and why is it on this tour?

Chott Djerid is the largest salt lake in North Africa, covering more than 5,000 square kilometers, and the tour includes a photo stop there on day two. It is famous for the optical phenomenon of mirages and sits between the oases and the desert proper, making it a natural landmark on the route south.

Do I hike every day on this tour?

Hiking happens on days one and two: a 40-minute walk through Chebika's Berber village and oasis on day one, and a 40-minute walk through Tozeur's old medina on day two. Day three includes 40-minute guided tours of Guermassa and Ksar Hadada, which are walks through villages rather than mountain hikes. The itinerary notes you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.

What are Mos Espa and Ksar Hadada?

Mos Espa is the largest Star Wars film set in Tunisia, built in the sand dunes. The tour includes a 4x4 drive across the dunes to visit the scenery. Ksar Hadada is one of Tunisia's best-preserved fortified villages and was also used for Star Wars filming. You tour it with a local guide on day three.

Can I ride a camel or quad bike on this tour?

Camel and quad rides are available at Douz market on day two during your free time, but they are optional and paid locally, not included in the tour price. The itinerary also mentions the possibility of rides in the dunes, arranged on site.

Where do I sleep, and what is the tent camp like?

Night one is in a 4-star hotel in Tozeur. Night two is in a tent at a desert camp (Zmela or similar) where you sleep under the stars and watch the sunset over the dunes. The camp sits at the edge of the desert, with palm oases and sand dunes surrounding it.