Itinerary
Day 1: Stepping Into Another World
We will meet at Tozeur airport, the gateway to our desert adventure. After a quick transfer to the town centre, we’ll dive into the old Medina’s winding alleys. If time allows, we’ll visit the souk before heading to our desert camp. As we cross the vast Chott-El-Jerid, the Sahara’s largest salt pan, you’ll feel the modern world slipping away. Our first night in the desert will offer a simple meal under a breathtaking starry sky.
Day 2-6: Embracing the Desert’s Rhythm
For the next five days, we’ll let the desert set our pace. We’ll walk for about 4-6 hours each day on the soft white sand of the Grand Erg Oriental. It’s not a race – we’ll take time to breathe, to absorb the landscape around us. We’ll be treasure-hunting, looking for delicate “roses des sables”, nature’s desert sculptures. And if you are lucky, you might spot a stone arrowhead, a tiny piece of human history from thousands of years ago. We’ll pass by natural wells and little oases. As we walk, you’ll feel the stress of everyday life melt away, replaced by a deep sense of peace that only wide-open spaces can offer.
At night, you will be able to choose to either sleep in a tent or directly under the stars. There’s something incredibly grounding about falling asleep directly under the Milky Way. If you are curious, join in with camp life. Try your hand at making bread in the embers, or help gather wood for the fire. Our gentle camels will be with us too to keep us company and eagerly accept cereals and leftovers.
Day 7: From Solitude to Berber Hospitality
We’ll say goodbye to the white sands and head back to our B&B in Douz. After a well-earned shower, we’ll spend a few hours in the afternoon exploring local shops and having a mint tea in the main square.
In the evening, we’ll experience Berber hospitality by sharing a traditional Berber meal lovingly prepared by Adel’s sisters in their family home.
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.
£1,080.00 (land only)
Deposit: £270
What’s Included:
- All transfers
- 1 night B&B accommodation
- Meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners.
- Snacks and water
- Visit of Tozeur’s Medina
- 5 1/2 day/6-night guided trek
- Tents, mats and blankets
- 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 are 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.
