The 10 Best Evening Tours in Tunisia

1.One night under the tent: Tataouine – Chenini – Ksar Ghilane – Matmata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $197Our pick

Travel privately from Djerba through southern Tunisia’s salt lake, stone desert, and dunes. Visit Tataouine, Chenini, Ksar Ghilane, and Matmata, bathe in a hot spring, meet a cave-house resident, and sleep in a tent under the stars. Guides may include Ryad, Mohamed, Med, or Samir.

“What a wonderful experience!? Ryad and Mohamed impressed us with knowledge, skills, kind attitude and we felt like knowing them since forever. Two days were like ten, with so many places to discover, meet locals, savouring best local foRead more”

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2.2 Days desert tour with a night under a tent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $173

Travel from Djerba into three Tunisian desert zones with an approved guide and driver. Visit Berber ksours, Matmata’s troglodyte homes, a desert hot spring and Sidi Idriss Hotel, then sleep in a Sahara tent after sunset. Quad and camel rides are optional.

“Amazing experience with bereber people and with our guide Bubaka and with Walid, the best driver. They made us feel at home all the time. The desert is an unique experience. Thanks from Bilbao!!”

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3.A Private Night at Desert Douz Tozeur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $284

Leave Hammamet at 6:30 am for El Jem and southern Tunisia, then spend a desert night in a camp prepared for your group. Ali coordinates the trip, with guides such as Houssem, Mongi, Mohammed, or Kamel sometimes involved. Expect long drives, mountain oases, salt-lake views, dinner, breakfast, and a fast-moving two-day route.

“We travelled as a group of 3 adults and 3 children (15, 14 and 7 years). Everyone was very happy with the tour and Ali is the perfect host. Thank you very much!”

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4.2 Days Private Tour to Ksar Ghilane: Night in Tent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $195

Leave Djerba for Tataouine, Chenini, Ksar Ghilane, Matmata, and Toujane in a private vehicle. Swim in a desert hot spring, sleep in a tent, visit a lived-in cave home, and see Lars Farm. Guides may include Maher, Chouchou, Khaled, Sofien, Belkacem, or Amed.

“Our family of four had an amazing experience on the 2-day Ksar Ghilane tour. Traveling in a comfortable 4x4, we explored the stunning landscapes of Tataouine, Chenini, and Matmata, soaking in the beauty of the desert and the history of the BRead more”

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5.Night Under Tent 2 Day Excursion Ksar Ghilane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $254

Travel privately from Djerba through Tataouine, Chenini, Guermassa, Ksar Ghilane, Matmata, and Toujane. Your guide, possibly Fehmi, Yoyo, Sarah, or Mahmoud, explains Berber life and local history while your driver handles the desert tracks. Expect a hot spring, optional camel or quad rides, dinner, breakfast, and a tent night.

“The places are wonderful, among them the visit to the troglodyte house and the Erg desert at Ksar Ghilane. Our Fahmi guide has been a valuable source of cultural and social information about the Tunisian world. He and driver Heshem always availableAuto-translated”

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6.Sunset or Sunrise Camel ride in the Sahara Desert of Douz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $65

From your Douz hotel, ride a camel into the Sahara at sunrise or sunset. Your private group visits Douz dunes, climbs for wide desert views, and may stop at village gardens and palm groves. Traditional djellabas and turbans, bottled water, and transfers are included. Wassim may handle the camels.

“esperienza unica da ripetere - la nostra guida è stata fantastica! Servizio puntuale e come descritto.”

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7.2Days 4×4 safari from Sousse/Hammamet/Tunis, night 100km deep in Sahara desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $435

Travel from Sousse, Hammamet, or Tunis by private 4x4 into southern Tunisia. Visit El Jem, Matmata, Chenini, Ksar Hadada, Berber villages, Star Wars locations, and a Sahara oasis, with meals, a tented night, and optional camel and ATV rides included or available at extra cost.

“It was really great! The tour guide & driver were so kind. Be prepared for many hours of driving! But it was definitely worth the drive. Thank you so much for having us!”

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8.Camel ride and 1 night in the desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $207

Leave your Tozeur hotel for Chott Djerid, then ride a camel through golden dunes with a Bedouin cameleer. You will sleep one night at a desert camp, eat dinner and breakfast, and return by private transport. Guides such as Izadeen and Ali have added cooking, singing, and local warmth to past trips.

“Un moment magique. Entre la beauté du paysage désertique et une soirée sympathique devant un couscous préparé tous ensemble.:”

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9.Horseback riding or camel at sunset in Djerba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $29Best value

Meet at Hôtel Dar el Manara in Djerba Midun at 6:30 pm for a one-hour sunset ride on horseback or camel. Guides including Sgheir, Karim, and Cherif help make this a friendly beach outing. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 15, and the ride suits beginners.

“The ride was very nice, the staff cheerful and welcoming I recommend 100%!!”

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10.Night excursion to the desert and Berber village from Djerba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $234

Travel privately from Djerba to Tataouine, Chenini, Ksar Ouled Soltane, and Ksar Ghilane with approved guides and drivers. Bathe in a desert hot spring, sleep under the stars, eat with a local family, and visit Matmata and Star Wars filming sites before returning to Djerba.

“I'd give this 6/5 stars if I could—this is the tour to do in Tunisia. I did this as a solo female traveler and took a leap of faith given there were only two reviews. Heres why, thanks to this tour, these were two of the best days of my life.”

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