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MOTORCYCLE-TRIPS · TUNISIA 

Motorcycle Tour Tunisia: Sahara Desert Adventure

Motorcycle Tour Tunisia: Sahara Desert AdventureEight days of sun, sand, and off-road freedom await you in Tunisia. This motorcycle tour takes you deep into the Sahara desert on a Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally.

How long? 8 Days
When? Winter, Spring, Autumn
Price € 2,979 / Person

The Journey

The STAR WARS Tenere Experience

Tunisia is the destination enduro riders dream of in winter. Dry slopes, rugged mountain ranges, endless gravel paths, and mild temps that stay warm even in the coldest months. Your off-road adventure starts right here: an 8-day motorcycle tour through the Tunisian Sahara desert, built for advanced riders.

From the sun-soaked island of Djerba, you ride deep into the Dahar mountains and onward into the Sahara. Every day brings new terrain - varied, warm, and real.

Before the trails begin, you get off-road basic training. It gives you control and sharpens your riding technique from day one. After that, 70 to 80 percent off-road share awaits. Hidden paths, cave dwellings, lonely mountain roads, and terrain that changes with every stage.

Facts at a Glance

• 8-day motorcycle tour with guided daily stages through Tunisia’s Sahara desert and Dahar mountains

• 70-80% off-road share: gravel, rocks, sand, mountain paths & natural trails

• Routes between coast & desert: Djerba, Dahar mountains, Gomrassen, Medenine, Chott el Jerid

• Warm winter climate ideal for off-road motorcycle riding

• Designed for advanced riders with off-road basic training on the first riding day

• Daily riding times: approx. 4-6 hours with breaks in remote villages and oases

• Terrain diversity: mountain passes, desert tracks, gravel roads, sand dunes, dry riverbeds

• Unique stays: beachside hotel, cave hotels, authentic desert camps

• Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally provided (like-new condition)

• Star Wars filming locations along the route

• Easy access: direct flight to Djerba, bus transfer approx. 6 €

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Key Highlights of the Trip

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 Adventure in Tunisia begins!
01
Adventure in Tunisia begins!
Welcome to the desert with the OVERCROSS team and your Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally.
02 Experience the Sahara up close
02
Experience the Sahara up close
An off-road tour through the Dahar mountains and the endless expanses of the Sahara awaits you.
03 Overnight under the stars
03
Overnight under the stars
Sleep in a desert oasis and enjoy the unparalleled nights under the 1000-star sky.
04 Challenges in the desert sand
04
Challenges in the desert sand
Learn how to develop the optimal riding style in the Sahara on tough terrain. In an area full of challenges, every day becomes an adventure!
05 Enduro adventure to Chot el Djerid
05
Enduro adventure to Chot el Djerid
On your last day, you will gather memories around the campfire and ride through the hot desert with newly acquired skills. The path leads past picturesque markets and date plantations until you arrive at a Tunisian café. The spectacular conclusion of this journey will remain in your memory forever, while the desert whispers stories in the starry sky.
Motorcycle Tours
Days 1-8
A motorcyclist stands beside a Yamaha Tenere on a beach beneath tan cliffs
1: Arrival in Djerba & First Evening by the Sea

1: Arrival in Djerba & First Evening by the Sea

Your motorcycle tour begins on the island of Djerba. Fly into Djerba airport and take the bus to your hotel (around 6 euros). The Overcross Adventure Team welcomes you with a warm evening by the sea. We prepare for the off-road stages ahead. Enjoy your first evening meal and get ready for the Sahara desert adventure.

A Yamaha Tenere motorcycle parked on a beach at sunset with clouds over the sea
2: Off-Road Basic Training & First Motorcycle Kilometers

2: Off-Road Basic Training & First Motorcycle Kilometers

The morning kicks off with off-road basic training. You practice balance, braking on loose ground, standing cornering, and riding on gravel and slate terrain. After a relaxed lunch, we head into the backcountry of the Sierra Almijara. First mountain tracks and gravel paths give you the perfect chance to apply your new skills and find your riding rhythm on the motorcycle.

A rider pops a wheelie on a dirt bike across a Sahara dune with sand spraying
3: Through the Dahar Mountains & Star Wars Country

3: Through the Dahar Mountains & Star Wars Country

We ride deep into the Dahar mountains. The Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally takes you through rugged terrain and past the cave dwellings of Gomrassen and Medenine. This region gained fame from the Star Wars films. Today, the endurists sleep in an authentic cave hotel whose walls hold stories of bygone times. Off-road riding at its best.

A rider stands over a motorcycle at the water's edge on a beach at sunset
4: Into the Tunisian Sahara Desert

4: Into the Tunisian Sahara Desert

Your tires crunch on gravel and rough stones at the foot of the Dahar mountains. We dive into the Tunisian Sahara desert. The foothills of the Dahar lie behind us. Before us stretches the Sahara with a splash of green on the endless horizon. We reach an oasis with a natural pool - a cold drink in the 30-degree warmth is the highlight of today’s motorcycle ride.

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5: The Sahara Desert Challenge

5: The Sahara Desert Challenge

This is the toughest off-road day of the motorcycle tour. Sand dunes, dry riverbeds, and open desert terrain push your skills to the limit. Past a French fort, the ride turns into a true test of rider versus sand. If you master this day, it will leave a lasting mark on your adventure stories. You sleep in an authentic desert camp under the stars of the Sahara.

Note: The Sahara desert challenges are unique. Sand conditions and navigation play a key role in the riding experience. Ask us for more details.

A row of riders and dirt bikes lined up on a flat desert plain, one plate marked Dakar 98
6: Through the Sahara to Chott el Jerid

6: Through the Sahara to Chott el Jerid

We gather around the warm campfire and take the last desert kilometers with ease. The motorcycle tour reaches paved roads that lead past markets, date plantations, and Tunisian coffee houses. At the edge of Chott el Jerid, we stop for the night. The desert whispers its stories to the starry sky as we rest.

A narrow alley between tall stone buildings with corbelled granary shelves in warm sunlight
7: On the Trail of Rommel & Back to the Dahar

7: On the Trail of Rommel & Back to the Dahar

The motorcycle route crosses Chott el Jerid, passes historical battlefields, and follows the Rommel track back into the Dahar mountains. An impressive phosphate cave serves as your camp for the night. Surrounded by rugged rocks above the Sahara, we close this off-road day with the sounds of the desert in our dreams.

Motorcycles and a 4x4 parked beside a ruined beach building at sunset
8: Final Off-Road Ride to the Mediterranean

8: Final Off-Road Ride to the Mediterranean

A final off-road stretch through a small gorge leads back to the coast. We pass date palm oases and ride toward the Mediterranean. On an old ferry, we cross to the island. The feast by the sea is the crowning end to a sensational motorcycle tour through the Tunisian Sahara desert.

Breakfast by the sea starts your last day. The African sun follows you to the airport in Djerba. Goodbye Tunisia - until Overcross calls you to the next motorcycle adventure.

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Verified Reviews

What riders say about Motorcycle-trips in Tunisia

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3 reviews

Dirk S.

The route planning of the Yamaha Destination motorcycle trip in Tunisia was well thought-out and varied. Particularly impressive was the leg through the Dahar M...

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Die Routenplanung der Yamaha Destination Motorradreise in Tunesien war durchdacht und abwechslungsreich. Besonders beeindruckend war die Etappe durch das Dahar-Gebirge am zweiten Tag, wo die Landschaft zwischen kurvenreichen Straßen und endlosen Sandpassagen wechselte. Die Kombination aus On- und moto enduro-Strecken bot sowohl technische Herausforderungen als auch landschaftliche Highlights, darunter die Übernachtung unter den Sternen im Wüstencamp. Bei einer Gruppengröße von maximal 10 Personen war die Betreuung durch das Team durchgehend klar strukturiert.

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Markus Z.

The organization of the Yamaha Destination motorcycle trip in Tunisia was thoughtful and efficient, especially the daily briefings on route planning. The clear...

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Die Organisation der Yamaha Destination Motorradreise in Tunesien war durchdacht und effizient, insbesondere die täglichen Briefings zur Routenplanung. Die klare Struktur mit GPS-Tracks ermöglichte es, die anspruchsvolle Strecke durch das Dahar-Gebirge und die Wüstenpassagen geschickt zu bewältigen, während die Gruppengröße von maximal 10 Personen eine individuelle Betreuung gewährte.

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Rainer H.

The tour through the Tunisian Sahara proved physically challenging, especially when crossing the Dahar Mountains. The total of 192 days required a high riding t...

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Die Tour durch die tunesische Sahara stellte sich als physisch herausfordernd dar, insbesondere bei der Durchquerung des Dahar-Gebirges. Die insgesamt 192 Tage erforderten eine hohe Fahrtechnik, um die Sanddünen und engen Pfade zu bewältigen, was sowohl mental als auch körperlich fordernd war.

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Price per participant € 2,979

Trip includes

  • All overnight stays in hotel and desert camp
  • Catering in the Sahara from the expedition kitchen
  • Ferry including harbor fees
  • Technical support and mechanics on tour
  • Travel security certificate is included in all OVERCROSS trips!
  • Securing the medical rescue chain
  • Expedition vehicle for luggage transport
  • Airport transfer in Africa / Tunisia
  • All entries and fees
  • Rental machine Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally
  • Tour guide and trainer
  • Tour folder and packing list
  • A small surprise

FAQS

  • Is this motorcycle tour suitable for beginners?
    This tour is designed for advanced riders. However, we include off-road basic training on the first riding day to sharpen your skills before the Sahara stages.
  • What motorcycle is provided on this Tunisia tour?
    We provide a like-new Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally for the entire motorcycle tour. The bike is built for off-road desert riding and is ready for the Sahara.
  • What is the off-road percentage on this tour?
    The motorcycle tour features 70 to 80 percent off-road riding. Terrain includes gravel, sand, mountain tracks, and desert trails through the Tunisian Sahara.
  • Where do we sleep during the tour?
    Stays range from a beachside hotel on Djerba to authentic cave hotels in the Dahar mountains and desert camps under the stars in the Sahara.
  • Are Star Wars filming locations included in the route?
    Yes. The motorcycle tour passes through the Dahar mountains, including Gomrassen and Medenine, which gained fame from the Star Wars films. You also sleep in a cave hotel from the region.
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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