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MOTORCYCLE TRIP IN TUNISIA, The Caravan Trail
Motorcycle trip Tunisia

The Caravan Trail

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Duration
7 D
Tour Type
Tour Leader
Accomodation
Standard
Level
Intermediate
Meal Plan
Full-Board
Vintage Rides → Destinations → Africa → Tunisia → The Caravan Trail
Alexane
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Alexane
A passionate rider with 10 years of motorcycle travel experience, her blend of tourism background and love for motorcycling makes her a committed individual, ready to share her knowledge and experiences with others.
On the agenda
Come explore southern Tunisia and its landscapes, from the Mediterranean island of Djerba to the edge of the Sahara, on a Royal Enfield Himalayan. You ride through the ocher mountains of the Dahar and their Berber citadel-villages, the ksour of Tataouine, the dunes of Ksar Ghilane on the fringe of the Grand Erg Oriental, the date palm groves of Douz along the Chott El Jerid salt lake, and the troglodyte dwellings of Matmata. A short, varied Tunisia motorcycle tour, rich in history and encounters.
The Caravan Trail

MOTORCYCLE TRIP IN TUNISIA

7 stages - 684 miles
Djerba Island Stage 1/7 25 minutes transfer
Djerba Island
Welcome to Djerba, for this Africa motorcycle tour! You are welcomed at the airport and transferred to your hotel located in Houmt Souk, the island's historic city. Once settled in our fondouk, an ancestral building where merchants and travelers lodged, you are free to wander through the historic alleys of the souk, with its colorful stalls of fabrics, objects, and spices. Stroll through the unique architectural atmosphere of its whitewashed buildings and the ubiquitous blooming bougainvillea. Enjoy the island's legendary nonchalance by having a coffee or a freshly squeezed orange juice in the shade of the tamarind trees. Overnight in a heritage and standard hotel.
Djerba - Tataouine Stage 2/7 146 miles
Djerba - Tataouine
Early departure to reach the motorcycles about 9 miles from Houmt Souk. After leaving the island and reaching the mainland via the only road link (the ancient Roman Road), we quickly head towards the mountainous region of Dahar. We access its arid reliefs and valleys, where every drop of water counts, in the late morning. Lunch in the shade of palm trees, in a mountain oasis. In the second part, we enter the land of Ksour and fortified villages, built in the past by semi-nomadic populations to protect and store harvests and other precious goods. We reach our guesthouse north of Tataouine at the end of the day. Overnight in a heritage and standard hotel.
Tataouine - Ksar Ghilane Stage 3/7 121 miles
Tataouine - Ksar Ghilane
We head towards the southernmost point of the trip, crossing the city of Tataouine, whose name was popularized by the Star Wars saga, to see one of the most interesting Ksour, in Ouled Soltane. We continue all morning in the reliefs of Dahar, up to the citadel-village of Chenini, for lunch. In the afternoon, we ride towards the Tunisian Sahara and its well-known oasis, Ksar Ghilane. Turns become rare, the first dune fields appear, and we enter a new world. Possibility to swim in the oasis spring, or go quad biking in the dunes. Overnight in a standard hotel, in a Bedouin-style tent.
Ksar Ghilane - Douz Stage 4/7 99 miles
Ksar Ghilane - Douz
To get from the oasis to Douz, you have to follow the edge of the desert, along a road where sandbanks regularly appear. Or camel herds. Lunch in downtown Douz, then in the afternoon, we do a loop through the date palm groves, the region's main economic resource, to ride along the southern edge of Chott El Jerid, a vast depression of an invisible salt lake. The shade and calm of the palm groves are a blessing in these lands of harsh life. Overnight in a standard hotel. 99 miles + 47 miles (optional).
Douz - Matmata Stage 5/7 155 miles
Douz - Matmata
After riding through other palm grove islets on the eastern fringe of Chott El Jerid, we cross a vast desert area before rejoining the northern part of the Dahar range after lunch. We once again enter the reliefs via Ancient Zraoua, another fascinating citadel-village. And finally, we approach Matmata, known for its troglodyte dwellings dug into the ground, and its slight resemblance to Cappadocia. We ride through this stunning, time-frozen landscape during the second part of the day before reaching our troglodyte guesthouse. Overnight in a charming standard hotel.
Matmata - Djerba Stage 6/7 115 miles
Matmata - Djerba
We fully enjoy this morning entirely dedicated to the landscapes of northern Dahar, where crops and greenery gradually reappear. Traditional lunch on a mountainside, within an ancient Berber village built of dry stone, before descending into the plain towards the coast. We board the ferry to return to Djerba Island. We drop off our motorcycles in the late afternoon and return to Houmt Souk. Dinner at the fondouk to debrief together the best moments of this motorcycle ride. Overnight in a standard hotel.
Djerba Island Stage 7/7
Djerba Island
End of your Tunisian adventure. It's time to do your last shopping in Houmt Souk. Shuttle to Djerba International Airport.
Price
From $2490,00 / rider
The price includes The price does not include

  • A Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 motorcycle and spare parts.

  • Fuel, parking, any tolls.

  • Third-party motorcycle insurance.

  • Mandatory insurance: insurance covering medical expenses on site. Repatriation assistance, which covers you in case of 2-wheel (large displacement) accidents.

  • Legal insurance and cancellation insurance highly recommended.

  • Visa fees.

Important
Documents requested :
International motorcycle license if necessary
Motorcycle Driving License
Passport valid for the whole trip
Valid Visa, if required

This tour follows small roads and about 110 miles of dirt tracks (about 16% of the distance, but a quarter to a third of the riding time), including some sandy sections at the edge of the Sahara: you need to be comfortable on a motorcycle and ready to learn to ride on sand. Days are hot, mornings and evenings are cool, and rain gear is useful. Accommodation is simple and unusual, including a troglodyte guesthouse and one night with shared bathrooms.

Some stages are far from medical facilities: first assistance is provided by our support vehicle, as helicopters and ambulances are rare, and the phone network can be unstable. As on any adventure route, the difficulty depends on the weather, during and before the tour.

Reviews on this trip
4.6/5 · 45 review
Chasing the Nomad Caravans

matthew
23 Mar. 2026

The Caravan Trail
Chasing the Nomad Caravans

Andrew
24 Nov. 2025

The Caravan Trail
very well organized. our guide John…

very well organized. our guide John set the tone early on and we all had...

Wyatt
13 Nov. 2025

The Caravan Trail
Tunisia! Something completely different. A magical…

Tunisia! Something completely different. A magical experience with Vintage Rides. Don’t just think about it….just...

Graham
06 Nov. 2025

The Caravan Trail
The caravan trail

Christophe
15 Jun. 2025

The Caravan Trail
Sixth trip with Vintage and always…

Sixth trip with Vintage and always the same pleasure to ride with your teams. An...

Anne
12 Jun. 2025

The Caravan Trail
Good group: organization and bikers,…

Good group: organization and bikers, original accommodations, very good pace of trip, not too short,...

Thierry
06 Jun. 2025

The Caravan Trail
2nd trip with VR. The pleasure…

2nd trip with VR. The pleasure of these trips is also meeting new people. The...

Jean-François
04 Jun. 2025

The Caravan Trail
The caravan trail

MICHELE
04 Jun. 2025

The Caravan Trail
The group is very friendly and the atmosphere is…

Very friendly group and the atmosphere came on very quickly. A little too much track...

Bertrand
04 Jun. 2025

The Caravan Trail
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From
$2490 / Rider
$2090 / passenger
From 17 Oct. 2026 to 23 Oct. 2026
9 registered • Motorcycles available: 1
Upon request
From 14 Nov. 2026 to 20 Nov. 2026
3 registered • Motorcycles available: 7
OPTION
50% deposit
Cancellation and postponement with conditions
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