Eine Nacht unter dem Zelt: Tataouine - Chenini - Ksar Ghilane - Matmata

We were lucky enough to experience a truly unique adventure in the Sahara Desert with Depart Travel Service, and everything was simply magical! From the moment the tour began, we knew we were in for something special — and a big part of that was thanks to our guide, Boubaker, also known as Zizou. Zizou wasn’t just a guide — he was the heart and soul of the trip! With a big smile, endless energy, and deep knowledge of the region, he made us feel safe, excited, and completely immersed in the experience. He shared stories, Bedouin traditions, and insights into desert life that you won’t find in any travel book. The night under the stars was absolutely unforgettable. We sat around the fire, enjoyed traditional music, delicious food, and a rare sense of peace that only the Sahara can offer. If you’re planning to visit Tunisia, don’t miss this excursion! And make sure to ask for Zizou — he will stay in your memory forever. A man with heart, humor, and a true passion for what he does.

Fatouma was a great tour guide and spoke English well. She had good expertise of the local area. Ali, our driver, was great and quite knowledgable on the ways of the Bedoin people. Both were very enthusiastic and we had a lot of fun on the trip. It seemed like the spots we were hitting were quite touristy, but overall a good experience visiting Tunisia for the first time. Were able to sample the local cuisine and see how nomadic people live/used to live in rural regions. Also a stunning drive on the second day - cruising through mountian passes and desert on well paved roads was enjoyable. Overnight stay at Ksar Ghilane - oasis with a tourist venue setup. Comfortable tent. Option to hire quad bikes or camel ride into dunes at sunset/sunrise (for additional cost). We enjoyed the camel trip as a novelty experience. Would not recommend swimming in the themal pools at the oasis. Water quality probably worse than the Thames. I'd day this was the only negative aspect for the otherwise amazing trip. Safety wise, although UK govt does not recommend travel to some areas of the south, we felt completey at ease for our safety for the entire trip. All the locals are lovely people and were very accomodating to us Brits speaking with broken French! As we were in a land cruiser (passengers total), it felt like we could visit the attractions at our own pace to a degree. We didn't feel rushed to get back in the car to get to the next attarction. Overall, a very fun excursion which made it a great introduction as our first trip to Tunisia. Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone travelling to the country for the first time!

Ce séjour dans le désert restera à graver dans nos mémoires. Tout a été parfait avec le meilleur des guides Samir! Je recommande vivement de vivre cette expérience et ce beau moment de partage. C était fabuleux!!!