Itinerary
Day 1: Tozeur – Gateway to the Sahara – The Red Desert
It all begins in Tozeur, southwestern Tunisia, where Adel, your local Berber guide, and Christel will welcome you. After a short transfer to the town centre, we’ll explore the historic 14th-century medina of Ouled El Hwadef and if time allows, we’ll taste the famous mint tea before continuing to our first camp. We’ll drive across the spectacular Chott-El Jerid, the Sahara’s largest salt pan stretching an impressive 250 km!
In the evening, you’ll arrive at the Timbaine desert camp. Here, your Berber team will welcome you with a traditional dinner around the campfire. You will be able to choose between sleeping in a comfortable tent or under the vast, starry Saharan sky.
Days 2-6: Desert Wellness and Discovery
Mornings will begin with a gentle sunrise yoga and meditation session, allowing you to connect with the serene desert landscape. As dawn breaks, you’ll practice breathwork and mindfulness, preparing your body and spirit for the day’s adventures.
During the day, you will cover 4-6 hours of leisurely walking, traversing the mesmerizing Red and White Deserts. You’ll discover hidden oases, ancient wells, and engage in fascinating archaeological activities like searching for Neolithic stone arrowheads dating back 10,000-2,000 BC. The landscape varies dramatically – from fine red sands with unique cuvette formations to white dunes dotted with delicate “roses des sables”.
Cultural immersion is a key component of the journey. You will have the opportunity to learn traditional skills like baking desert “galette” bread, assisting with gathering firewood and helping to care for the camp’s camels. These authentic experiences provide deep insights into Berber desert life.
As the day winds down, sunset yoga and meditation sessions will help you unwind, releasing the day’s tensions while witnessing breathtaking desert twilights. The evening campfire dinners will provide a space for stargazing and sharing stories with the other travellers.
Day 7: Cultural Immersion
After bidding farewell to the White Desert, you’ll transfer to Douz for a well-deserved shower. The afternoon offers opportunities to explore local shops and purchase unique souvenirs and aromatic spices. The day’s highlight is a special traditional Berber meal prepared by Adel’s sisters in their family home – a truly authentic culinary experience to connect with local culture.
Day 8: Fond Farewells
On our final morning, after breakfast (in Douz or Tozeur depending on your flight), it’s time to say our goodbyes to our Berber friends. The memories of this unique adventure will remain with you long after you return home. Until we meet again, inshallah!
This itinerary is subject to change based on fitness level of the group, weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances to ensure the best experience for our clients.
Price per person (based on a group of 6-12 people):
£1,350.00 (land only)
Deposit: £338
What’s Included:- All transfers
- Visit of Tozeur’s medina
- 5 1/2 day/6-night guided trek
- Meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners.
- Snacks and water
- Daily yoga and/or meditation classes
- Camel support
- Tents, mats and blankets
- 1 night accommodation
- Flights to Tozeur
- Personal travel insurance
- Additional meals, snacks, or drinks
- Personal purchases
- Discretionary tips
In Paris
You might need to have a night in Paris if your flight leaves early. This overnight stay is NOT included in the price of your walking holiday and you need to book directly with the hotel. There is plenty of choices in Paris and Orly. We will provide some suggestions.In Tunisia
The accommodation is arranged by our local guide and it includes a night in shared basic accommodation in a Berber B&B in Douz at the end of our trek. It also includes 6 nights in a tent.Flights
You need to book your flight to Tozeur. For those living in the UK, there are no direct flights. The options are to either fly to Tunis or Paris and take a connecting flight. We suggest you go via Paris and take a connecting Transavia flight to Tozeur. They have two departures per week from Paris Orly 3 on Tuesdays and Fridays. For this reason, we strongly suggest to book your flight early to avoid disappointments. We will share the flights details once the timetable is released. If the flight leaves early morning from Paris, you will need to book an overnight accommodation in Paris or Orly.- A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
- The balance is due 6 months prior to departure.
- There is a minimum of participants for all of our treks. If the departure doesn’t go ahead due to an insufficient number of people booked, you will be notified no later than a month before departure and you will receive a full refund.
- Any cancellation once the departure has been guaranteed by us will incur a cancellation fee
- You must have personal travel insurance, including hospitalisation and repatriation. We strongly recommend purchasing it once your booking is confirmed. We will require a copy of your policy We advise you to read our full Terms and Conditions before making your booking.
