Kébili

A gateway governorate to the Sahara, where the Douz dunes and Chott el Djerid salt lake are the highlights of a desert trip.

Kébili Governorate lies in southern Tunisia, with the vast Chott el Djerid salt lake in the north and the Sahara Desert to the south. Its capital is Kébili. Douz, known as the "Gateway to the Sahara", is famous for golden dunes, camel rides and desert camping, and hosts the International Festival of the Sahara every winter; the governorate also has many date-palm oases. The best time to travel is October–April, and summers are extremely hot. You can arrive via Tozeur or Djerba airports and continue by road.

Destinations

• Douz
• Tozeur

Itineraries

• Tunisia Classic North-South Loop – Head south from Tunis to the oases and the Sahara, then return north via El Jem, connecting major World Heritage sites.
• Southern Fortresses & Sahara 7-Day Itinerary from Djerba – Starting and ending in Djerba, explore fortified granaries, Ksar Ghilane desert camp, Douz, and Tozeur Oasis.
• In-Depth Tunisia: From the Mediterranean to the Sahara – Explore the north and the Sahel by train, rent a car to head south, and finish with a flight out of Djerba Island.