Live in the desert and dream as a family

An itinerary offering a total change of scene for young and old.

11 Days – 10 Nights

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Spending the night in suspended cabins in the heart of a palm grove, sleeping in a troglodyte dwelling or dreaming under the starry skies in a camp in the middle of the desert, bathing in warm springs and picnicking in a mountain oasis before climbing aboard a hundred-year-old train are just some of the highlights you can enjoy as a family.

DAY 1

Private transfer upon arrival at the airport and stay in Tozeur for 2 nights at the hotel “Diar Abou Habibi”.

DAY 2

After an initial exploration of the Saharan town of Tozeur, spend an adventure-filled day at the Sahara Lounge eco-park (à la carte). Find out about the life of the oasis, the palm tree and the date as part of a parcours d’accrobranches, or obstacle course in the trees, suitable for all the family.

DAY 3

Depart for Nefta and stay 2 nights at “Dar Hi”. Designed and created by the international designer Matali Crasset, “Dar Hi” is a concept hotel which overlooks the palm grove of Nefta and the desert.

DAY 4

Explore the mountain oases at the end of the Atlas mountain range – Chebika, Tamerza and Midès – and have a rustic picnic at one of them (à la carte).

The mountain oases are true havens of coolness in the heart of the arid landscapes of this region. They contain fresh water springs which nurture a whole range of fauna and flora. The sleepy Berber village of Tamerza, the lush bower of Chebika and the canyon of Midès, which was the setting for the film “The English Patient”, will certainly transport you to another world.

DAY 5

Transfer to a camp in the middle of the desert set up specially for the occasion for an authentic evening and overnight stay in the Grand Erg Oriental. A unique atmosphere with all the necessary comforts.

DAY 6

Depart for the region of Matmata, known for its troglodyte dwellings.

On the way, you can admire the desert landscapes of the Chott el Jerid salt plain, and visit the towns of Douz and Chenini and the hill-top Berber village of Tamezret and its museum of Berber arts and traditions, whose curator will be your host.

Stay a single night in a troglodyte guest house called “Trait d’Union”. Little children will love it!

DAY 7

Depart for Tataouine, a town in the middle of nowhere famous for having once been home to a French penal colony, and stay at the Hotel Sangho.

On the way, the landscape becomes more undulating. You will explore the hill-top Berber villages of Toujane and Douiret; in Tataouine, you and your family will visit the Memory of the Earth Museum, dedicated to the dinosaurs that populated this area 140 million years ago.

DAY 8

Depart for the island of Djerba and stay 3 nights at the hotel “Radisson Blu Palace Resort & Thalasso”.

DAY 9

A day filled with art, accompanied by the painter, Zied. Immerse yourselves as a family in a world of watercolours and sketches and let your imagination run free (à la carte). Explore the charming village of Erriadh and visit Djerbahood, its open-air urban art museum. There are around a hundred paintings by famous international artists depicting the architecture of the village. Erriadh is also home to the oldest synagogue in Africa, the Ghriba. Evidence of the coexistence of the communities on the island of Djerba, the Ghriba attracts thousands of pilgrims in May each year. This is an opportunity for the Jews on the island, who represent one of the last communities in the Arab world, to attend numerous joyful celebrations.

DAY 10

Explore the island of Djerba at your own pace or have a day of relaxation and treatments in the sublime Athénée Thalasso & Spa centre at the hotel while your children enjoy the cultural and sports activities at the VIC Kid’s Club.

Djerba must-sees: the museum of arts and tradition at Houmt-Souk, Djerba Explore and its Crocod’îles animal park, the souks of Houmt-Souk, the island’s defensive borjs, or small forts, the Borj Mustapha Ghazi at Houmt-Souk, the potters’ village of Guellala, and much more.

DAY 11

Private transfer to the airport and return flight.

Budget:

11 days/10 nights – flights not included.
Transfer for each stage by Land Rover with chauffeur.
Bed and breakfast accommodation at “Diar Abou Habibi” and at the “Radisson Blu Palace Resort & Thalasso”; all-inclusive at “Dar Hi” and half-board at the “Trait d’Union”.
Meal and overnight stay in our camp in the middle of the desert.

Sleeping in the trees at “Diar Abou Habibi” or in a troglodyte dwelling in Matmata
Experiencing a night in a camp in the middle of the desert
Swimming at the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean in Djerba
Picnicking in a mountain oasis (à la carte), and much more.

Adventure at the Accro’Palm

Find out about life in the oasis perched 7 metres above the ground among the date palms! The whole family can enjoy this adventure-filled day at the Sahara Lounge.

Try out the exclusive parcours accrobranches, or obstacle courses in the trees, in total safety, for both young and old: 115-metre zipwires, 14 “challenge” sessions, 6 climbing routes and a course specially designed for children aged 2 to 5 years. A truly sensational day!

The gorges of Selja by miniature train

On offer is an exploration of the canyons carved by the Selja wadi and its magnificent viewpoints aboard the historic miniature train known as the “Lézard Rouge”. Admire the arid landscapes and let yourself be lulled for an hour and a half by the rolling motion of this ancient train, formerly owned by the Bey of Tunis, which has been completely restored and equipped as a miniature tourist train.

Picnic in a mountain oasis

In Tamerza or Midès, you can have a picnic in the middle of a mountain oasis. The gentle lapping of the spring water, mergoum carpets on the ground and a freshly prepared artisan wicker basket deliciously garnished with seasonal fruits and home-made sandwiches with traditional tabouna bread made from fine semolina baked in a wood-fire oven. The day continues with a guided walk in the Midès canyon and a visit to the mountain oases: magnificent landscapes to explore.

Travel journal in Erriadh

A day filled with art, accompanied by the painter Zied. Immerse yourself in a world of watercolours and sketches and let your imagination run free. Explore the charming village of Erriadh which is home to the Ghriba, the oldest synagogue in Africa, and visit Djerbahood, its open-air museum of urban art. There are around a hundred paintings by international artists depicting the architecture of the Erriadh.

Evidence of the coexistence of the communities on the island of Djerba, the Ghriba attracts thousands of pilgrims in May each year. This is an opportunity for the Jews on the island, who represent one of the last communities in the Arab world, to attend numerous joyful celebrations.