# 10-day road trip in the south of Tunisia > Read our article about our fabulous 10-day road trip in the south of Tunisia! Source: https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/10-day-road-trip-in-the-south-of-tunisia/ Published on 12 March 2023 It was a real first for us, crossing the Mediterranean to the African continent! A first trip we'll remember, since we came back utterly charmed, stars in our eyes and heads full of memories. At the end of October 2022, we stumbled across some magnificent photos of the **south of Tunisia**, posted by a Tunisian traveller couple we follow ([Le Couple Bougeotte](https://www.instagram.com/le_couple_bougeotte/)). After chatting with them about their trip, we fell head over heels and booked our plane tickets for our annual winter holiday in March. We have to admit social media has its good side too, introducing you to lesser-known destinations still untouched by mass tourism. The idea of a **10-day road trip** came to us pretty quickly, because we realised the greater south of Tunisia was packed with places to explore. We found this length of stay perfect for the route we'd mapped out, to visit it properly and take our time there. _There isn't a huge amount of information out there on this part of the Maghreb: we put together our itinerary mainly thanks to two guidebooks, the Routard and the Petit Futé on Tunisia. We'd also recommend checking out the_ [_Destination Dahar_](https://destinationdahar.com/) _website._ ## Good to know before you go **_Currency_**: the local currency is the Tunisian dinar (1 TND = 0.30€). Plan to **withdraw cash from an ATM** (there's one at Sfax airport) because everything is paid for in cash in the south of Tunisia (cafés, guides…). Expect around 3€ in ATM fees, even if you have a no-fee international card like Boursorama. **_When to go?_**: we were there at the ideal time, falling between the French school holidays, the Tunisian school holidays and before Ramadan (factor that in when you book your tickets). Weather-wise, to avoid the intense heat and temperatures that can reach around 50 degrees in summer, you need to **go before April**. In early March, we had mild temperatures in the Tamezret area (18-20 degrees) and summery ones as the trip went on, especially around Douz and Tozeur (30 degrees). **1. Internet** Tunisia is rarely included in phone operators' plans. We'd recommend buying a **local SIM card** once you land (in Sfax town centre, for example, as there's no shop at Sfax airport). **2. Insurance** as with all our trips outside Europe, we recommend taking out travel insurance, which will save you a lot of hassle if something goes wrong! 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Splitting the nights up this way was ideal for really making the most of the area we were in and for easily exploring around each base. Our criteria for picking places to stay were: sleep with locals and in guesthouses as much as possible, and experience a night at a camp in the heart of the Sahara desert. And it paid off, we found some real gems! > **Good to know** > > _Our tip_: deal directly with the owner by email or through their website whenever you can, to avoid the fees charged by booking sites like Airbnb! ### **❤️** Auberge de Tamezret (3 nights) [L'Auberge de Tamezret](https://www.tamezret.com/) is a lovely place to stay in the Matmata area, in a traditional troglodyte dwelling: this guesthouse is run by Patrick and Sabrine, who gave us a really warm welcome and with whom we chatted a lot. We chose the Toumadir room, which has a big terrace where you can watch the sunset. Special mention too for the meals, both breakfasts and dinners, all delicious and made from local produce, but always with a little gourmet touch. We highly recommend this place! **396€ for the 3 nights for two, i.e. 132€ a night (450 TND)** in the Toumadir room, half board (breakfast and dinner) ![Courtyard of the Auberge de Tamezret at night, lit stone walls and steps up to the rooms](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-03-de0529db.webp) ![Troglodyte room at the Auberge de Tamezret, bed under a whitewashed stone vault](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-04-fbf0fb57.webp) ![Olive oil and Tunisian mezze tasting by candlelight in the troglodyte dining room of the Auberge de Tamezret](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-05-b9cde39e.webp) ![Sunset over the Berber village of Tamezret from the guesthouse terrace](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-06-3b269ffa.webp) ![Table set beneath the rock in the troglodyte dining room of the Auberge de Tamezret](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-07-e80d2779.webp) ### Chez Mabrouk in Tataouine (2 nights) We stayed in Tataouine in a [private room found on Airbnb](https://www.airbnb.fr/rooms/26702384?source_impression_id=p3_1679744972_VMRPEV0SMRUGzk26) with Mabrouk and Fatma. The house is well placed for easily exploring the Tataouine area, the villages and the ksour. You can have dinner in the evening thanks to the meal Fatma prepares, for 10€ per person (35 TND). Great value for this fairly simple place to stay! **75€ for the 2 nights + 40€ for breakfast and dinner for two** ![Room at Mabrouk and Fatma's in Tataouine, big white bed and a bench with Berber cushions](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-08-42276d59.webp) ![Lamb and potato stew with turmeric, dinner cooked by Fatma in Tataouine](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-09-c99202c9.webp) ![Lamb cooked in a gargoulette: the clay jar is cracked open at the table at Mabrouk and Fatma's in Tataouine](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-10-23872835.webp) ![Tunisian meal seen from above: chicken and rice, sauce, salad and briks on painted dishware](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-11-2853e664.webp) ### ❤️ Dunes Insolites camp in Sabria (1 night) Sleeping in the desert is an experience you have to try if you're coming to the south of Tunisia! We can't recommend the [Dunes Insolites camp](https://www.dunes-insolites.com/) enough, set up in 2019 by a passionate local: everything was perfect. The camp is reachable by rental car: the manager arranged to meet us on the main road and then guided us to the camp. Our tent was pretty big and really comfortable: we weren't cold at all during the night, thanks to the many blankets provided. As for the facilities, nothing to complain about: separate blocks for women and men, everything was clean, and the camp can provide towels if you didn't pack any. We'd suggest getting to the camp in the late afternoon to make the most of the activities and the sunset. A few activities are laid on to fill the evening, like a sand bread demonstration: magical to watch! **72€ (240 TND) a night for a tent for two, half board (breakfast and dinner)** ![Berber tents and fire pit at the Dunes Insolites camp, in the desert near Sabria](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-12-af8f316d.webp) ![Camels among the dunes around the Dunes Insolites camp in Sabria](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-13-9349deb6.webp) ![Striped canvas tent at the Dunes Insolites camp, where we slept in the desert in Sabria](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-14-fa9de009.webp) The camp offers plenty of activities: we booked the **camel ride (9€, 30 TND) and the quad biking trip (24€, 80 TND)** in the Zaafrane desert. Unforgettable! ### ❤️ Chez Maurizio in Tozeur (3 nights) To finish off the trip, we stayed in a magnificent Dar in the heart of Tozeur's medina, found on [Airbnb](https://www.airbnb.fr/rooms/27873959?source_impression_id=p3_1679746185_OT5uQrATavq3wJKh). This guesthouse is run by Maurizio, a friendly Italian expat who's fully renovated and decorated this big house. We did a lot of talking with our hands, since Maurizio doesn't speak great French or English! We stayed in the Blue Room, from which you can quickly get up to the roof terrace, a really nice spot to soak up the sun. Definitely a place to remember in Tozeur! **277€ for the 3 nights for two with breakfast** ![Patio of Maurizio's guesthouse in Tozeur, carved brick facade and palm trees](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-15-877d6e03.webp) ![Blue Room at Maurizio's in Tozeur, blue walls and painted wood panels](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-16-18bdf235.webp) ![Arcaded gallery and white curtains at Maurizio's guesthouse in Tozeur](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-17-58475acc.webp) ![Roof terrace of Maurizio's house in Tozeur, zellige bench seat and a minaret in the distance](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-18-8eb377db.webp) ## Our favourite spots in the south of Tunisia - **❤️** **[Café Berbère Ben Jemma](https://www.google.fr/maps/place/Caf%C3%A9+Berb%C3%A8re/@33.5359115,9.8627451,17.72z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x1255a9ceabb87321:0xa1129158f34c4776!8m2!3d33.5372513!4d9.8650686!16s%2Fg%2F11fqtcbm1h)** **in Tamezret**: a gorgeous café run by an Amazigh woman, tucked up on the heights of the village next to the mosque (_ask to go up on the café's roof for the view!_); 3.60€ (12 TND) for an almond tea and two fresh orange juices. - **[Restaurant Ksar Jouamaa](https://ksarjouamaa.com/)**: a restaurant right inside the ksar with a terrace and a stunning view, perfect for lunch in the sun after your visit; 18€ (60 TND) for 2 plates of crudités, 1 brick, merguez, grilled meats and 1 bottle of water) - **[Café Ksar El Ferch](https://www.google.fr/maps/place/Caf%C3%A9+Ksar+el+Ferch/@33.0067865,10.3427903,20.37z/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x1254bf5646a34729:0xc9c063ce2f7739bf!2sKsar+El+Ferech,+Tunisie!3b1!8m2!3d33.0067514!4d10.3427724!16s%2Fg%2F11bycgm6r2!3m5!1s0x1254bf72f04483d1:0x47afc86425d33c31!8m2!3d33.0066356!4d10.342698!16s%2Fg%2F11rtvtmkdf)**: the only café in this huge ksar, run by a little old man; 0.90€ (3 TND) for two teas - **❤️** **[Café berbère](https://www.google.fr/maps/place/Caf%C3%A9+Berb%C3%A8re+%E2%B5%9C%E2%B4%B0%E2%B4%B1%E2%B4%B0%E2%B5%94%E2%B5%8F%E2%B4%BB%E2%B5%9C+%E2%B5%9C%E2%B4%B0%E2%B5%8E%E2%B4%B0%E2%B5%A3%E2%B5%89%E2%B5%96%E2%B5%9C/@33.9193995,8.1247379,16z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1scafe+berber+%C3%A0+proximit%C3%A9+de+Tozeur,+Tunisie!3m6!1s0x1257c1755ae95d0b:0x725f14a488c0a584!8m2!3d33.9208546!4d8.1383003!15sCixjYWZlIGJlcmJlciDDoCBwcm94aW1pdMOpIGRlIFRvemV1ciwgVHVuaXNpZVotIitjYWZlIGJlcmJlciDDoCBwcm94aW1pdMOpIGRlIHRvemV1ciB0dW5pc2llkgELY29mZmVlX3Nob3CaASNDaFpEU1VoTk1HOW5TMFZKUTBGblNVUXRlWEZ5UW1abkVBReABAA!16s%2Fg%2F11sc8cmk9m) in Tozeur**: a superb spot in Tozeur's medina to settle in under the shade of the pergola (rooftop with a view too); 3.90€ (13 TND) for a pistachio juice, a fresh orange juice and an almond tea - **[Restaurant Princesse](https://www.google.fr/maps/place/Restaurant+Princesse/@33.9219826,8.132853,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x1257c185c851d837:0xfac6a53b7d9e28da!8m2!3d33.9219826!4d8.1350417!16s%2Fg%2F11np6pyj5l) in Tozeur**: we tried their takeaway sandwiches, generous and really good for just 1.50€ (5 TND) - **[Chak Wak](https://www.google.fr/maps/place/Restaurant+Chak+Wak/@33.9115294,8.1446973,17z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1schak+wak!3m6!1s0x1257c03b7dd37bc5:0x4b3496e0b2e6802d!8m2!3d33.9115549!4d8.1471472!15sCghjaGFrIHdha1oKIghjaGFrIHdha5IBCnJlc3RhdXJhbnTgAQA!16s%2Fg%2F11dyqshh_9) in Tozeur**: a spot for a drink in the heart of the palm grove (a slightly cheesy vibe, with fake decor!); 4.50€ (15 TND) for a fresh orange juice, a lemonade and an almond tea. ![Stone Berber house with green doors at Café Berbère Ben Jemma in Tamezret](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-19-de701126.webp) ![Two fresh orange juices on an embroidered tablecloth at Café Berbère Ben Jemma in Tamezret](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-20-94df25ee.webp) ![Lunch facing the desert at the Ksar Jouamaa restaurant: merguez, grilled meats, brick and salad](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-21-5b664a8a.webp) ![Mint tea served facing the vaulted storerooms of Ksar El Ferch](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-22-399dba61.webp) ![Marie with a fresh juice under the palm trees of Chak Wak, in the Tozeur palm grove](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-23-6ec22103.webp) ![Pistachio juice and orange juice under the pergola of Café berbère in Tozeur's medina](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-24-704db4af.webp) ## What we thought of southern Tunisia This road trip through Tunisian lands was hands down one of our best trips ever! We loved the beauty and diversity of the landscapes, the vibe, the culture, the day-to-day exchanges with locals, the meals with our hosts, being able to enjoy places all to ourselves… a perfect destination for the tail end of winter, and we have zero regrets about choosing it! One thing's for sure: Tunisia still has a lot to offer, so we'll be back, maybe to explore the north or the Monastir region with Kairouan, El Jem and so on. **So, if you're after a still under-explored destination, with breathtaking landscapes and real authenticity, during the French winter, think about southern Tunisia** **as a road trip. You won't be disappointed, we promise!** ![Marie and Romain facing a perched Berber village in the south of Tunisia](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/10-jours-roadtrip-sud-tunisie-25-35608c8b.webp) ## 4 comments - **Sahbi**, 6 April 2023 C’est très agréable de vivre cette expérience unique au Sud de la Tunisie. Par quel logiciel vous pouvez avoir une illustration de map svp? - **Marie** (Voyage sur la comète), 6 April 2023 Merci pour votre commentaire ! Nous avons réalisé cette carte sur Canva 🤗 - **Jelassi**, 15 June 2024 Bonsoir, Merci d’avoir pris le temp de détailler votre expérience elle est très intéressante merci - **Marie** (Voyage sur la comète), 16 June 2024 Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! C’est un roadtrip que nous avons adoré et que nous conseillons à tous ; une vraie claque. N’hésitez pas à nous rejoindre sur Instagram si vous voulez en voir plus sur notre itinéraire !