Djerba-Zarzis: Tataouine, Chenini and Ksar Hadada Day Tour
ID: GYG252772-437932
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Country: Tunisia
Description
Take a trip back in time and explore the ancient dwellings and archaeological sites surrounding Djerba and Zarzis. With an expert guide, visit Chenini village, Tataouine market, and Ksar Hadada and learn about the locations' history, culture and legends.
The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Djerba or Zarzis in a private jeep, then heads out across the old Roman roads towards Tatouine. As you travel, admire the remarkable changes in the landscape that range from luscious green fields of olives to dry salt deserts. Along the way, stop for a photo opportunity of the scenery and listen to your guide share stories about the locals before arriving at the first stop of the day, Tataouine market.
At the market, wander around the bustling walkways and feel immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of the locals going about their day. Haggle for a bargain at a souvenir stall then continue the tour onto the next stop. Arrive at Chenini, and old Berber village that dominates the surrounding mountain region. Amble through Chenini’s labyrinth of lane ways and follow your guide on a cultural and historical adventure.
Discover Chenini’s fascinating troglodyte dwellings, learning about the legends of the people who lived here and worshiped at the seven onsite mosques. After about an hour of exploring the site, enjoy a traditional local meal to recharge from the walk. Finally, visit the nearby Ksar Hadada, one of the best-preserved ksours of the city and the shooting location of scenes from the recent Star Wars movies.
Highlights
- Discover two types of desert in a single day including the salt desert of Chahbania
- Explore the location of the Star Wars movies with a visit to Ksar Hadada
- Enjoy a walk through a Berber market and meet the locals
- Visit the mosques of the 7 dormants at Chenini village and learn about their legends
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• You must remove your shoes in the mosques
• You will climb many steps to reach the top of the Chenini mountain
• You will walk for at least 40 minutes
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
The meeting point is your hotel lobby in Djerba or Zarzis.
A meeting point in another city involves additional fees.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
