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AFRICA

DAY 10 • Overland to Sahara Desert camp dug out of pits in the ground. We arrive in Tataouine DAY 15 • Sidi Bou Said • Ancient Carthage •
Depart Tozeur and journey overland to Douz, where this evening. North Africa American Cemetery
all roads end at the Great Eastern Erg. Then, we B,L,D — Ksar Ouled Debbab After a discovery walk through the village of Sidi
board 4x4 vehicles for our journey into the Sahara Bou Said, we’ll visit the site of ancient Carthage,
to our tented camp, set amidst gently rolling dunes. DAY 13 • A Day in the Life of a Berber village where scattered ruins help us envision where the
Later, we’ll explore the Great Eastern Erg and stop to Experience our NEW A Day in the Life of the Berber mighty city of antiquity once stood. We’ll also pay
admire a desert sunset before returning to our camp. village of Ras El Wed. This cultural immersion our respects to the soldiers who liberated Tunisia
provides a rare glimpse into a community of a
B,L,D — Ghilane Desert Camp during World War II with a visit to the North Africa
marginalized, ethnic minority. We’ll meet some American Cemetery and Memorial. We’ll enjoy a
DAY 11 • The Sahara Desert • Camel family members, learn about their everyday lives Farewell Dinner this evening.
ride in dunes while sipping mint tea, and even try our hands at B,D — Hotel Dar Said or similar
You may wish to rise early to watch the sun rise traditional practices, such as breadmaking.
over the Sahara Desert. Then, we’ll saddle up for a B,L,D — Ksar Ouled Debbab DAY 16 • Return to U.S.
camel ride amidst the desert dunes and may even Transfer to the airport for your flight home to the
cross paths with nomadic people making their way DAY 14 • Djerba • Tunis • Sidi Bou Said U.S., or begin our New! Sicilian Discoveries: Palermo,
across the sands. Tonight, you can join your Trip Return to Tunisia’s seacoast to explore the island Corleone, Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples & Coastal
Experience Leader for a hands-on Bedouin bread- of Djerba, connected to the mainland by a Roman- Fishing Cultures or Timeless Morocco: From the Souks of
making demonstration. era causeway. Visit Houmt Souk, a historic city of Marrakesh to Seaside Casablanca post-trip extensions.
whitewashed mosques and olive groves. Then, we
B,L,D — Ghilane Desert Camp B or similar
fly from Djerba to Tunis and transfer overland to
DAY 12 • Overland to Tataouine • Sidi Bou Said.
Controversial Topic: Berber rights • B,L — Hotel Dar Said or similar
Troglodyte house
En route to Tataouine, stop at a local community
space to discuss the Controversial Topic of Berber
rights in Tunisia with an Amazigh pastry chef.
Then, we’ll stop at the Berber town of Matmata to
discover its troglodyte houses—man-made caves

Unique Accommodations

La Kasbah Hotel
Kairouan

Located in Kairouan’s kasbah and one of the
few hotels inside the city’s ancient walls, this
hotel offers modern amenities and beautiful
Islamic architecture. The grounds feature two
restaurants, a Turkish café, and outdoor pool.
This 94-room hotel features air-conditioned
accommodations, satellite TV, a telephone,
minibar, safe, and private bath.
Witness Tataouine’s unique architecture, like this fortified Ksar, on Day 13.

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