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MOTORCYCLE-TRIPS · TUNISIA 

Enduro Tour Tunisia: Ride the Sahara Desert

Your Sahara enduro adventure begins where civilisation ends: on travel and sport enduros you ride stone and sand tracks into the Tunisian Sahara.

How long? 13 Days
When? November
Price € 2,939 / Person

The Journey

Guided Enduro Expedition in Tunisia

This guided enduro tour takes you deep into the Sahara with OVERCROSS. Across stone and sand tracks, mountain landscapes and the vast Grand Erg Oriental, you spend all your time outdoors and sleep in wild camps far from civilisation. Teamwork matters, whether on demanding sand sections or when cooking together in the evening. One for all, all for one is the motto.

The itinerary is a proposal and a rough outline, because who wants standard on an enduro tour Tunisia? This trip is planned for a small circle of experienced enduro riders who finally want to put the desert under their knobbly tyres.

A rider pops a wheelie on a dirt bike across a Sahara dune with sand spraying A rider on a Honda Africa Twin motorcycle sprays orange sand while cresting a Sahara dune Enduro motorcycles and a support truck parked among palm trees in a dry desert valley A dirt bike rider crosses a Sahara dune past tufts of desert grass with another rider ahead A rider on a KTM Dakar rally motorcycle watches another rider spray sand off a dune Enduro Tour Tunisia: Ride the Sahara Desert
Key Highlights of the Trip

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 Enduro riding in the Sahara
01
Enduro riding in the Sahara
Ride travel and sport enduros over sand and stone tracks deep into the Tunisian desert.
02 Grand Erg Oriental dunes
02
Grand Erg Oriental dunes
Cross the vast dune fields of the Grand Erg Oriental and the mountain landscapes around them.
03 Wild camping under the stars
03
Wild camping under the stars
Spend the nights in remote wild camps between the dunes, far from any civilisation.
04 Team adventure in the desert
04
Team adventure in the desert
Master tough sand sections together and cook side by side at the campfire in the evening.
05 Self-sufficient expedition
05
Self-sufficient expedition
A support vehicle and the expedition kitchen look after the whole group throughout the enduro expedition.
Motorcycle Tours

Tunisia

Tunisia is the stage for your Sahara enduro adventure: on travel and sport enduros you ride from the coast past palm oases deep into the Grand Erg Oriental. Sand and stone tracks, salt lakes and wild camps between the dunes shape this enduro tour far from civilisation.

Days 1-16
A rider pops a wheelie on a dirt bike across a Sahara dune with sand spraying
Day 1 to 2: Tübingen → Genoa, ferry to the Sahara

Day 1 to 2: Tübingen → Genoa, ferry to the Sahara

Your adventure starts early on Saturday: at around 5:00 we ride from Tübingen to the ferry port in Genoa and load the motorcycles of the participants travelling with us. Two hours before departure we meet on the quay, strap the enduros down for the crossing and stow the luggage in the support vehicle. After casting off you move into your cabin, and in the evening we discuss the coming day over dinner.

A rider on a Honda Africa Twin motorcycle sprays orange sand while cresting a Sahara dune
Tunis, arrival and transfer to Hammamet

Tunis, arrival and transfer to Hammamet

After breakfast on board we meet for the briefing of your enduro expedition: riding technique, the programme and the riders' abilities are discussed. In the afternoon we dock in Tunis, clear the ferry and customs with express handling and ride around 70 kilometres to our accommodation in Hammamet. Over dinner at the hotel we fine-tune the equipment and the first riding day.

Enduro motorcycles and a support truck parked among palm trees in a dry desert valley
Hammamet → Tozeur on the Chott el Jerid

Hammamet → Tozeur on the Chott el Jerid

Today we say goodbye to luxury. On a tarmac link stage your enduro tour Tunisia runs past the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to Tozeur. After the first long riding day we set up camp in a palm grove above the town, overlooking the Chott el Jerid. There is time to cook and enjoy a beer before we head into the sand for the first time the next morning.

A dirt bike rider crosses a Sahara dune past tufts of desert grass with another rider ahead
Tozeur, sand training at Mos Espa

Tozeur, sand training at Mos Espa

At around 60 to 70 kilometres the day is short, but ideal for a first feel of Tunisian sand. The sand loop via the old Star Wars film set Mos Espa stays moderate and serves as sand riding training for the dune stages ahead. On the way back to Tozeur the route follows the low-lying Chott Er Rahim. In the evening we cook together at the campfire.

A rider on a KTM Dakar rally motorcycle watches another rider spray sand off a dune
Chott el Jerid, track stage to Douz

Chott el Jerid, track stage to Douz

Today we cover distance to reach the oasis town of Douz, the gateway to the desert, in the afternoon. On a sandy track of around 80 kilometres we ride along the Chott el Jerid and, depending on the water level, cross Africa's largest salt lake. This off-road stage passes historic sites of the Second World War. We pitch our tents at the finest campsite in the region.

A rider sits on a parked enduro motorcycle on a desert dirt road at sunset
Douz, rest day at the gateway to the Sahara

Douz, rest day at the gateway to the Sahara

The day is yours. Use it for the Thursday market in Douz or simply to recharge before we head into the desert. Around the campsite we restock supplies and fill the enduros and spare canisters with fuel. That way we are well prepared for the self-sufficient days to the Tembaine table mountain.

Two riders stand on moving motorcycles, a BMW and a Honda Africa Twin, on a tree lined road
Day 7 to 11: Douz, into the Sahara

Day 7 to 11: Douz, into the Sahara

For the next five days we head into the Sahara completely self-sufficient. Depending on group strength, motorcycles and riding ability, we adapt the route, perhaps as far as the lost lake Lac Houidhat Erreched. These days bond the group: digging, riding, tipping over, picking up and experiencing the vastness. Around our wild camp in the Sahara we relive the day's experiences in the evening under the starry sky.

Two enduro riders cross a desert valley dotted with green shrubs, dunes rising behind
Tembaine, table mountain in the Sahara

Tembaine, table mountain in the Sahara

The Tembaine is a striking table mountain and landmark in the desert, our first destination. Anyone with energy left climbs it and enjoys the view over the whole area, including Great and Little Dekanis. On this stage the track is sandy, but the dunes are still small and easy to ride, with small dune fields alternating with stony plains.

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A rider in a Tuareg style headscarf sits on an enduro motorcycle beside an expedition truck
Dekanis, deep in the Tunisian Sahara

Dekanis, deep in the Tunisian Sahara

The dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental slowly grow higher and the first key sections appear. Past Little Dekanis we ride on to Great Dekanis, an area of several table mountains. In the late afternoon we pitch our tents between the dunes, light a fire and cook. At the campfire we consider whether the route to the lost lake is feasible for the group.

A rider stands over a motorcycle at the water's edge on a beach at sunset
Dekanis, detour to Lac Houidhat

Dekanis, detour to Lac Houidhat

Depending on how the last days went, today we make a detour to Lac Houidhat, around 25 to 30 kilometres away, or ride straight on to el Mida. Both routes are appealing but differ in difficulty. We decide together on the spot which option best suits the group's form.

A group sits around a campfire on a beach at dusk with camp chairs and a support truck nearby
Ksar Ghilane, oasis in the desert

Ksar Ghilane, oasis in the desert

Today's stage is demanding too. We leave the table mountains behind and head for the oasis of Ksar Ghilane, which has become increasingly touristy. We pay it only a short visit, perhaps with a dip in the hot spring, and then camp outside the oasis, where it is quieter and more beautiful.

Moonrise over a reddish sand dune under a starry night sky in the Sahara
Ksar Ghilane, fort and route to Douz

Ksar Ghilane, fort and route to Douz

From Ksar Ghilane we ride to the nearby Roman fort before returning to civilisation in Douz. The former fortress is now only a stone ruin, but the way there is a highlight of this desert motorcycle tour: once more over dunes, yet very easy to ride. This brings the self-sufficient desert section to a relaxed close.

Matmata, Star Wars cave dwellings

We have built in this day as a buffer. If everything goes to plan, we ride over sandy stone tracks to Matmata and spend our last night under canvas in the mountain village. At a nearby restaurant we enjoy typical Tunisian dishes before the long link stage back to Hammamet the next day.

Hammamet, back to the Mediterranean coast

Today we begin the return journey north. The long link stage towards Hammamet is tarmac and monotonous, but the memories of this enduro expedition keep our spirits up. In the afternoon we reach the hotel in Hammamet and enjoy the contrast of palms, pool and sea after the days in the desert.

Hammamet → Tunis and La Goulette port

Every Sahara enduro comes to an end. With heavy hearts we ride back to Tunis to say goodbye to this diverse country at the ferry port of La Goulette. For participants flying home we organise an airport shuttle, everyone else boards the ferry. A last evening together on board rounds off the trip.

Tunis → Genoa, homeward ferry

The ferry takes us from Tunis back to Genoa, a connection we have used as a motorcycle tour operator since 1999. On board your trip can wind down calmly before the motorcycles are unloaded in Genoa and everyone heads home. This closes an intense chapter of desert adventure.

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Verified Reviews

What riders say about Motorcycle-trips in Tunisia

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Dirk B.

The route planning of the guided enduro trip through Tunisia into the Sahara is well thought out and varied. The tour deliberately uses the impressive rocky and...

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Die Routenplanung der geführten Enduroreise durch Tunesien in die Sahara ist durchdacht und abwechslungsreich. Die Tour nutzt gezielt die beeindruckenden Stein- und Sandpisten des Grand Erg Oriental, wobei die Passagen zwischen den Dünen herausfordernd und spannend sind. Die Gruppengröße von maximal 12 Personen ermöglicht eine persönliche Betreuung, während die täglichen Briefings klare Orientierung bieten. Die Kombination aus Wildcamping und abenteuerlichen Etappen unterstreicht den Expeditionscharakter dieser Reise.

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Bernd S.

The organization of the guided enduro trip through the Tunisian Sahara is clearly structured. Daily briefings before the stages enable precise route planning th...

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Die Organisation der geführten Enduroreise durch die tunesische Sahara ist klar strukturiert. Tägliche Briefings vor den Etappen ermöglichen eine präzise Routenplanung durch die beeindruckenden Berglandschaften und den Grand Erg Oriental. Die Gruppengröße von maximal 12 Personen gewährleistet eine persönliche Betreuung und der Ablauf der Übernachtungen in den Wildcamps wird gut koordiniert.

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Matthias M.

The route planning of the guided enduro trip through the Tunisian Sahara is well thought out and varied. In particular the combination of rock and sand tracks,...

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Die Routenplanung der geführten Enduroreise durch die tunesische Sahara ist durchdacht und abwechslungsreich. Insbesondere die Kombination aus Stein- und Sandpisten, wie die Passagen im Grand Erg Oriental, bieten sowohl Herausforderung als auch interessante Landschaften. Die Gruppengröße von maximal 12 Personen ermöglicht individuelle Betreuung, da die Guides präzise Briefings geben und die GPS-Tracks klar verständlich sind. Die Etappen sind so konzipiert, dass sie sowohl physisch als auch mental fordernd sind, was den hohen Schwierigkeitsgrad der Tour unterstreicht.

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PRICE

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€ 2,939 / person

Price Options

Rider with own motorcycle € 2,939
With Motorcycle rental Yamaha XTZ 700 Ténéré or similar (including transport) € 4,330

Additional Options

Single room surcharge € 169
Motorcycle transport from Tübingen to Genoa and back € 259

Trip includes

  • Two hotel nights in a shared double room in Tunisia
  • All campsites and wild camps
  • Support vehicle for the entire tour
  • Meals from the expedition kitchen
  • Ferry crossing from Genoa to Tunisia and back in a four-berth cabin (single cabin available as an option)
  • Customs and entry formalities
  • German-speaking tour guide
  • Tour folder including packing list
  • A small surprise
  • Travel security certificate, mandatory at OVERCROSS

FAQS

  • Do I have to bring my own motorcycle?
    Yes, you deliver your motorcycle before the tour or book the transport through the tour operator. Alternatively, you can rent the T7 from us.
  • Is this tour suitable for beginners?
    This tour is aimed at experienced enduro riders who are familiar with off-road riding in the desert.
  • What is the accommodation like during the tour?
    You mostly sleep in remote wild camps in the desert, far from civilisation.
  • Do I need special equipment for this trip?
    Yes, special motorcycle clothing and equipment are required. We send you the details in advance.
  • How many kilometres do we ride in Tunisia?
    The tour covers around 1000 kilometres.
  • How experienced do I need to be as an enduro rider?
    Sand is special and cannot be compared with mud. Practice makes perfect, and we raise the difficulty of the route individually for each participant.
  • Can I take part with a CF Moto?
    Yes, you would not be the first participant with a CF Moto.
  • How does motorcycle insurance work in Tunisia?
    In Tunisia, ZN must be activated on your insurance card. If you do not have one, you can take out cover at the port of La Goulette.
  • Do you have an intercom system on the tour?
    No, we do not carry an intercom system on our motorcycle tours.
  • Can I leave my car and motorcycle trailer with you?
    Yes, you can. We have plenty of parking spaces near the OVERCROSS motorcycle storage.
  • If I arrive the day before the motorcycles are loaded, where do you recommend staying?
    Hotel Kupferhammer (Garni) in Tübingen is around 200 metres from the motorcycle storage.
  • If I book motorcycle transport from Tübingen, can I travel with you to Genoa and back?
    You are welcome to ride along in the support vehicle to Genoa and back as long as there is space. We usually have 1 to a maximum of 2 seats free.
  • Is all the luggage transported? Are a tank bag and backpack enough, or do I need saddlebags?
    After booking you receive a packing list. Luggage is usually carried on the motorcycle. How you stow it is up to you: saddlebags, backpack or something else.
  • Do I sleep in my own tent at the desert camp?
    Yes, at the desert camp you sleep in your own tent.
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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