Half-day excursion the mountain oases from Tozeur

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Tozeur, Tunisia

3 to 5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

See three unique and picturesque desert oases during this half-day private excursion to Chebika, Tamerza Canyon, and Mides Valley. Travel comfortably between hard-to-reach locations in an air-conditioned vehicle with your own personal driver and guide. Spend time exploring freshwater springs, waterfalls, and turquoise pools. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

A half-day private oasis tour of Chebika, Tamerza Canyon, and Mides Valley
Ride in your own A/C vehicle to each remote desert location
Relax with door-to-door transfers from your hotel accommodation in Tozeur
Understand the ecology and history of the region from your guide

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Tozeur
Bottled water

Tour Guide extra fees
Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from all hotels in Tozeur.

Itinerary

Chebika Oasis

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Tamerza Canyon

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mides Valley

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Andrea_A

It was a great experience, highlight of our trip to Tunisia. The guide was extremely friendly and very professional, gave us detailed insights about the places we visited and the people who live there. I absolutely recommend it, this tour made our trip really special. If you are unsure about including something like this in your plan, just don't doubt! 10/10 ;)

Reviews

4.8

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It was hot but a...

andrelenair, Jun 2026

It was hot but a rewarding day. Our driver/guide ALI was very friendly and very knowledgeable... we really enjoyed our day and the sceneries were spectacular. Thanks ALI and VIATOURS.

Not quite what we were expecting

Victoria_C, May 2026

We understood this tour to include transport to three different sites with a guide who would tell us about each place we visited—and we thought this is what we’d paid for. In fact, our driver had very little to say and may not actually even have spoken much English; one member of our party is Tunisian so he did all the talking. We were relieved upon arriving at the Chebika oasis to find a very chatty guide who had lots to tell us as we hiked the trail, but then we learned at the end of our visit that we were expected to pay him in cash, which we’d brought very little of and had spent some of on the stands of souvenirs that are all over the site. This threw the rest of our tour into confusion as we were concerned we wouldn’t have enough money for two more guides, and also annoyed because what was the $60/person for? At Mides we were again asked to pay for a guide, so we skipped it. Our driver ultimately took us to another small oasis spot where we could get our feet wet and stand under a waterfall. Overall, neither oasis was particularly thrilling, tho the first was more picturesque. Each was very small—the photos suggest a much grander setting, maybe in the fall it’s more dramatic. We were glad to have gotten out and seen some of the desert, but on the whole this tour was a disappointment.

Unforgettable!

Andrea_A, Sep 2025

Best day in Tunisia

Ahlaam_S, Sep 2024

Sami was very informative,funny and friendly. The tour was amazing we really enjoyed our day and we really recommend everyone to do this. Wonderful

Doesn't Deliver on Promises - Waste of Money

Patrick_D, Aug 2024

We booked this half day excursion from Tozuer to visit the surrounding oases based on the description outlined. Very clearly the description states that an Emglish speaking guide will be provided and explain the ecology and history of the area. Our driver, though pleasant, did not speak English other than to tell us to "take photo'. We have driven a rental vehicle around Tunisia for the past two weeks and could have easily navigated these destinations. We chose this tour, however, based on the promise of insight into the destinations. There was zero. At Chebika Oasis, a 'guide' told us that the building were abandoned in 1969, and then rushed us through the natural areas to the touts. We weren't expecting a university lecture about the locale, but I was just radio silence. He yawned about 20 times, only showing some life when asking for a tip at the end. The description states that bottled services is included. There was none on offer. The description states that entrance/admission is included at three sites. Perhaps this is misleading messaging, but there is certainly no admission to be paid. Mides was nothing more than a photo stop from the side of the road. The vehicle had AC. If you plan to use this trip simply as comfortable transport, then it seves its purpose, but is overpriced. If you expect even the most basic aspect of guiding, local knowledge, or expertise, look elsewhere.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Customer, We are sorry to hear that your experience with our company was not up to your expectations. Also we provided a local guide in the principal area and you want to do more than that you demand. In the offer you have an English speaking driver the local guide in extra you can pay. We take your feedback very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience you encountered during your ride without the driver mentioning the information about the places in more detail. We understand the importance of a pleasant experience for our customers, and we sincerely regret that you encountered communication issues. We will immediately investigate these issues to ensure for our future customers.

The Power of Oases

Vicki_K, Jul 2024

We were very excited to venture out to Chebika, Mides & Tamerza this morning. Our guide, Ali, and his excellent driver (whose name escapes us ... sorry!) picked us up promptly at 8am. Ali was warm and interesting. Not only was he informative about the places we visited, but he also answered our many questions about daily Tunisian life. Our visit to Chebika was particularly spectacular. Mides drew us close to the Algerian border and the gorges were amazing. The final stop at Tamerza featured a visit to the Grand Cascade. This was a wonderful tour and we found that half a day was just right when the temperature was climbing to 42 degrees. Thank you Ali for your excellent work!

When in Tozeur, do not miss the Oasis tour

MARTA_P, Dec 2023

Excellent tour. The oasis and the Canyon are natural wonders, very well worth a visit. Our guide was nice and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed it.

A wonderful morning

Remi_P, Feb 2026

Wissam introduced us to 3 beautiful oases and Nono's Berber pizza. A great morning in his company, he is very organized listening and knows everything! The places are very beautiful and the landscapes splendid.

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Experience cutting the...

Marie_H, Oct 2025

Breathtaking experience. A great guide with lots of explanations in French. I recommend closed eyes

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Great experience with Ali!

Johanna_Q, Jun 2025

We spent a great morning in the mountain oases of Tozeur with Ali. He wants to explain the history of the Amazighs and show us the oases and the different ways in which the region benefits.

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phantastisches Erlebnis in den Bergoasenen

Elisabeth_W, May 2023

Das war unsere schönste Tour in Tunesien.Der Guide und der Fahrer waren sehr nett. Er hat uns sehr viel erklärt.Hatten Beide eine sehr positive Ausstrahlung. Wir waren sehr begeistert .

Visite des oasis de montagne

Guillaume_L, Aug 2022

Samy a une très bonne connaissance des oasis et de tout ce qui se trouve autour il est de bonne compagnie et très agréable. Nous avons également apprécié la discrétion de son chauffeur qui a été discret mais efficace.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Merci d'avoir pris le temps de nous évaluer. Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre visite privée et votre expérience avec nous. Si vous avez besoin de quoi que ce soit d'autre dans une autre ville, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter ! Passe une bonne journée! Cordialement, Equipe Tunisie Rêves Day Tours