Day 1: From Sfax to the Hidden Villages of Southern Tunisia

Depart from Sfax in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional licensed tour guide. Travel south through changing landscapes towards the mountains of the Dahar region.

Matmata, Local Hospitality and Hotel Sidi Idriss

Discover Matmata’s remarkable troglodyte dwellings, carved into the earth to provide shelter from the region’s arid climate. Meet local hosts and enjoy a warm welcome with traditional bread, olive oil, honey and fragrant rosemary tea. Experience authentic Tunisian hospitality while learning about local traditions and daily life.

Continue to Hotel Sidi Idriss, a famous Star Wars filming location. Explore the underground setting used as the Lars family homestead on Tatooine and discover its connection to the legendary film saga.

Toujane: A Traditional Mountain Village

Continue to Toujane, nestled among rugged hills. Admire its stone houses, winding paths and spectacular scenery while discovering the heritage and traditions of the Dahar region.

Ksar Hadada: Historic Granary Architecture

Visit Ksar Hadada, known for its distinctive rows of vaulted granary chambers. Learn how these structures protected agricultural supplies and reflected the resourcefulness of southern Tunisian communities.

Overnight at Kenza Chenini

Arrive at Kenza Chenini, where the mountain scenery and distinctive cave-style accommodation create an atmospheric retreat. Enjoy a traditional dinner and unwind amid the peaceful surroundings of the Dahar region.

Overnight at Kenza Chenini.

Day 2: Trek, Berber Heritage and Ksar Ouled Soltane

Early Breakfast and Optional Trek

Start with an early breakfast before choosing an optional two-hour trek between Chenini and Douiret. Follow rocky mountain paths and admire panoramic views of the Dahar region. Prefer not to hike? Your vehicle will take you directly to Douiret.

Discover Douiret

Explore this historic Berber village, nestled among the mountains. Discover traditional architecture and ancient dwellings while learning how local communities adapted to the rugged landscape and preserved their heritage.

Taste a Regional Speciality

Enjoy Garn Ghzel, a regional speciality offered complimentary by Extra Virgin Travel as a taste of local tradition and hospitality.

Visit Ksar Ouled Soltane

Continue to Ksar Ouled Soltane, an impressive fortified granary famous for its tiers of traditional storage chambers. Discover the ingenuity behind these historic structures and admire their striking architecture, a memorable stop for photography and fans of Tunisia's cinematic landscapes.

Return to Sfax

Relax in your air-conditioned vehicle for the return journey to Sfax, concluding your two-day adventure through southern Tunisia's landscapes, traditions and historic villages.