2-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Tozeur: Salt Lake & Berber Camp

Two days crossing the salt flats and sleeping under the desert sky

A two-day overnight tour from Tozeur that takes you across Chott El Jerid salt lake and into the Great Erg Oriental, where you spend a night in a traditional desert camp. The itinerary includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all meals, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a guide in English, French or Arabic. Children from age one are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Salt Lake Discover

• Depart from Tozeur
• Discover Salt Lake of Chott El Jerid
• Experience Berber nomad lifestyle
• Overnight at Desert Camp

Day 2 — Sahara explore

• Visit Tozeur Market
• Explore Tozeur Medina

The Experience

The tour departs your Tozeur hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and heads out to Chott El Jerid, a vast salt lake that stretches across the horizon. The drive itself is part of the experience—the landscape shifts as you move deeper into the desert, and the salt formations create a stark, otherworldly setting. You'll have time to walk the salt flats and take in the scale of it before the group moves on toward the Great Erg Oriental, where the dunes begin to rise.

By late afternoon, the camp comes into view. This is where you'll spend the night in traditional Sahara accommodation, and the team begins setting up a dinner experience as the sun drops. The meal is prepared in the Arabic style, and you eat surrounded by the desert quiet. Breakfast and lunch are included the next day as well, so the logistics of feeding yourself in this landscape are already arranged.

On the second day, the tour takes you to Tozeur Market and the Medina before returning you to your hotel. The overnight camp is the centerpiece—it's the moment the tour pivots from sightseeing to living in the place, even if only for one night. A guide travels with the group throughout, speaking English, French or Arabic depending on the booking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Tozeur hotel.
• breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the two days.
• overnight accommodation in a traditional desert camp.
• an air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers.
• complimentary bottled water.
• and a live guide in your chosen language.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tunisie Rêves Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to spend a night in the Sahara without arranging the camp, the meals or the desert logistics yourself—the two-day structure and all-inclusive setup mean you arrive at your hotel, leave from it, and everything in between is organized.

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Top questions

What is Chott El Jerid and what will I actually see there?

Chott El Jerid is a salt lake that covers a vast flat expanse south of Tozeur. You'll walk across the salt formations and see the stark white landscape stretching to the horizon—it's a geological feature unique to this region, and the scale of it is what makes the stop memorable.

Where exactly do I sleep on the overnight, and what are the conditions like?

You sleep in a traditional desert camp in the Great Erg Oriental. The camp provides overnight accommodation as part of the tour, and the setting is the Sahara itself—expect a genuine desert experience rather than a resort. Breakfast is included the morning after.

Are all the meals included, or do I need to arrange food separately?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included. The team prepares dinner at the camp in the traditional Arabic style, so you won't need to source meals during the two days.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling with young children?

Yes—children are welcome from age one, and infants can sit on an adult's lap during the vehicle portions. The tour suits all fitness levels, so families with small children can participate.

How does the hotel pickup work, and can I arrange it from somewhere other than Tozeur?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Tozeur hotel are included in the tour price. If you're staying in another city, pickup can be arranged—confirm that option at checkout.

What language will the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, French or Arabic depending on the booking. Confirm your preferred language when you reserve.