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MOTORCYCLE-TRIPS · TUNISIA 

Enduro Tour Through Tunisia: Ride the Sahara Desert

One week, one desert, one goal: ride the Sahara on a sports enduro. This tour takes experienced riders deep into Tunisia's vast desert landscape. Expect sand training, wild dune fields, open salt lakes, and nights under the stars far from any town.

How long? 8 Days
When? Nov 15, 2026
Price € 2,050 / Person

The Journey

Motorcycle travel through Tunisia: Sport enduro Adventure

The Sahara spans nine million square kilometers. It is the largest desert on earth - harsh, dry, and deeply captivating. This one-week sports enduro tour gives you the chance to experience it up close on two wheels with a group of riders who share your passion.

Since 1999, Overcross has organized and guided motorcycle tours in Tunisia. The company is the specialist for demanding enduro tours in North Africa. All tours are led by experienced, certified in-house guides with strong technical and riding skills. They are trained in desert navigation, first aid, and emergency response. With proven route planning and professional logistics, Overcross delivers a safe, authentic off-road experience far from mass tourism - always with the highest safety and quality standards.

One week is short for the desert. But it is a strong first taste of Africa and the Sahara. Not suitable for enduro beginners.

A single enduro motorcycle parked on a sand dune at sunset under a hazy sky Layered desert mountain silhouettes fade into haze under a golden sunset sky Three enduro motorcyclists riding a dusty desert trail past rocky ground Two motorcyclists paused on a sand dune amid a burst of orange dust A support 4x4 and a motorcyclist riding through a cloud of orange dust among desert dunes Enduro Tour Through Tunisia: Ride the Sahara Desert
Key Highlights of the Trip

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 Adrenaline for Enduro Junkies
01
Adrenaline for Enduro Junkies
Feel the adrenaline in exciting enduro adventures through the impressive Sahara.
02 Supply vehicle for security
02
Supply vehicle for security
A professional support team ensures your safety throughout the entire tour.
03 Desert Pure: Sand as far as the eye can see
03
Desert Pure: Sand as far as the eye can see
Experience the fascinating feeling of endless desert landscapes beneath your motorcycle.
04 Sleeping under the stars
04
Sleeping under the stars
Sleep under the clear desert sky and enjoy the magic of the Sahara after a long day of driving.
05 Intensive sand driving training
05
Intensive sand driving training
On an exciting and challenging training day, you will learn essential techniques for riding in the sand. You will shift your balance and practice the proper steering on dunes. This day is crucial for your progress and gives you the opportunity to test your skills in one of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth. Learn to glide elegantly over the sandy tracks with your bike and redefine your limits.
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Days 1-8
A support 4x4 and a motorcyclist riding through a cloud of orange dust among desert dunes
1: Arrival in Tunisia & First Night Under the Stars

1: Arrival in Tunisia & First Night Under the Stars

Your adventure starts at the airport. The team picks you up and brings you to your motorcycle, which Overcross has shipped to Tunisia in advance. After a cup of tea and a warm dinner, you sleep under the open sky - between cow, dog, and wolf. No hotel. Just the stars.

Enduro motorcycles and a support truck parked at an oasis with palm trees and dry hills
2: Gravel Roads & the Edge of the Sahara

2: Gravel Roads & the Edge of the Sahara

The first long stage takes you over the Dahar Mountains to the edge of the Sahara. You climb to 1,000 meters above Chott el Djerid and set up camp in a cave for the night. Tea and soup over an open fire. No luxury here - just nature at its finest. This is the filming location of "The English Patient."

A single enduro motorcycle parked on a sand dune at sunset under a hazy sky
3: Into the Desert on Enduros

3: Into the Desert on Enduros

You reach an outcrop of the Chott el Djerid salt lake via the Rommel piste. It gets hot and exciting at Han Solo's landing station - the filming set of "Star Wars" shimmers in the sun. Sand driving training begins. In flat terrain, you learn the basics: proper acceleration, shifting, and braking in sand.

Tourists sitting inside a rusted abandoned bus wreck on a white salt flat
4: Enduro Training Day in the Desert

4: Enduro Training Day in the Desert

Today is all about technique. You work on steering, throttle control, drifting, and body position. Line of sight and posture are the key focus points. You practice agility on the bike and learn to steer with throttle input. The first dunes are 30 centimeters high. The last ones reach 30 meters.

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Layered desert mountain silhouettes fade into haze under a golden sunset sky
5: Salt Lakes & Sand at Speed

5: Salt Lakes & Sand at Speed

You blast across a vast salt lake at full throttle - standing, steady, and focused. Before the trip, you would not have ridden here above 30 km/h. Now you hold the throttle steady and shift your balance with confidence. That is the exercise and the stage in one. The last kilometers lead back to camp on paved road.

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6: Rock & Roll Over the Sahara Dunes

6: Rock & Roll Over the Sahara Dunes

This is the hardest day. Almost all riders will hit their personal limits. You ride through a large dune field on tracks and trails across the Tunisian Sahara. At the end, a bath in the oasis is the perfect way to close the day and ease your muscles.

Enduro riders in gear resting beside their parked motorcycles in open desert
7: The Final Enduro Day

7: The Final Enduro Day

From early morning to sunset, you ride over sand fields, trails, and roads through the Dahar Mountains - back to the coast and the hotel by the sea. The last evening washes down the desert dust at the bar. Time to celebrate.

Three enduro motorcyclists riding a dusty desert trail past rocky ground
8: Departure & Return Flight

8: Departure & Return Flight

The motorcycles go back on the trailer. The guide heads home. Your paths split here - but only for now. You will meet again at Overcross in Germany to collect your bike. A final look at Tunisia from the plane. Now you have a few quiet hours to reflect on what you just lived through.

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Verified Reviews

What riders say about Motorcycle-trips in Tunisia

5.0

2 reviews

Lars S.

In Tunisia, on this Enduro Tour into the Sahara, I experienced an intense challenge for experienced endurists. The level of difficulty was well balanced by the...

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In Tunesien erlebte ich auf dieser Enduro Tour in die Sahara eine intensive Herausforderung für erfahrene Enduristen. Der Schwierigkeitsgrad war durch die Kombination aus Sandfahrtraining und der Strecke über das Dahr Gebirge bis an den Rand der Wüste gut abgestimmt. Die Verhältnisse im Sand verlangten Konzentration und technische Fertigkeiten, insbesondere bei den Gravel-Road-Abschnitten. Diese Anforderungen erhöhten die Belastung im Vergleich zu anderen Touren und schärften das Gefühl für das Motorrad und die Umgebung.

Guest

Stephan Reisch

Excellent organizer of enduro motorcycle trips with very friendly and competent staff - it's always a pleasure!

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Ótimo organizador de viagens moto enduro com funcionários muito simpáticos e competentes - sempre com prazer!

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PRICE

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€ 2,050 / person

Price Options

Self-rider / with own motorcycle € 2,050
Instead of flight travel in the organization vehicle to Tunisia € 2,269

Additional Options

Single room surcharge / Person € 169
Motorcycle transport Tübingen - Genoa / Person € 259

Trip includes

  • Motorcycle transport from Genoa to Tunisia and back (including ferry and fees)
  • Multilingual tour guide
  • Luggage transport in the support vehicle
  • All overnight stays in Africa
  • Full board from the expedition kitchen
  • Camping and cooking utensils
  • Toll fees in Tunisia
  • Customs and entry formalities
  • Travel protection certificate (insolvency protection according to BGB § 651r) is mandatory for all OVERCROSS trips.

FAQS

  • Is the price with motorcycle or does a rental bike cost extra
    The price is without rental motorcycle. We currently only have motorcycles from 700cc available for rent.
  • Can I also book flights through OVERCROSS
    Yes, that is possible, as soon as you have the tour confirmation, our flight department can book your flight.
  • Do you transport my sports enduro to Africa?
    We transport all enduros for the participants of the OVERCROSS tours via trailer to Tunisia and via container to all destinations in Africa.
OVERCROSS note on itinerary
The above travel description is a non-binding online proposal and does not represent a binding travel itinerary. We expressly reserve the right to make changes to the route, schedule, and accommodations (§ 651d BGB in conjunction with Art. 250 EGBGB). The terms and conditions of OVERCROSS apply.
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