SIGNATURE JOURNEY · TUNISIA
FROM CARTHAGE TO THE SAHARA
Discover Southern Tunisia by mountain bike.
22–31 January 2027 · 10 days · Maximum 5 riders
Limited Edition
I invite you to join me on a journey from the Mediterranean coast to the edge of the Sahara.
We begin in Tunis, the city where I was born. From the ruins and Punic ports of Carthage to the streets, courtyards and cafés of the old medina, I will introduce you to the history and everyday life of the city before we begin moving south.
Near Bizerte, we take our first ride together while discovering Tunisia’s northern coast. We then leave the Mediterranean behind and travel towards Matmata, where troglodyte homes carved into the earth became part of Tatooine in Star Wars. Beyond, in the Dahar, ancient ksour and Amazigh villages emerge from the stone.
The heart of the journey is a four-day mountain-bike crossing towards the Sahara. Together, we follow remote tracks through rocky plateaus, valleys and increasingly open desert landscapes.
I will ride with you and accompany the group throughout the ten days. During the crossing, my brother will join us with a 4×4 support vehicle, carrying our luggage, water and equipment.
Our ride ends in Douz, at the edge of the Sahara. Some of the places, encounters and moments I have prepared will remain undisclosed until we experience them together.
AT A GLANCE
- Dates
- 22–31 January 2027
- Duration
- 10 days · 9 nights
- Meeting point
- Tunis
The group travels from Barcelona on the designated flight. You may also meet us directly in Tunis by prior arrangement.
- Group
- Maximum 5 riders
- Mountain biking
- Four consecutive days, plus an introductory ride near Bizerte
- Technical level
- Intermediate
- Terrain
- Unpaved tracks, rocky sections, desert terrain and occasional sand
- Bicycle type
- 29-inch mountain bike
- Support
- 4×4 assistance throughout the crossing
- Accompaniment
- I guide and accompany you throughout the ten days.
- Price
- €2,900 per person
- Individual room
- Additional €400, subject to availability
- Fitness
- Strong endurance for four consecutive days of riding
Application deadline
15 December 2026
WHO IS THIS JOURNEY FOR?
This journey is intended for curious, active travellers who want to discover Tunisia through its history, people and landscapes—and who are comfortable doing so from a mountain bike.
You do not need to be a competitive cyclist, but you should ride regularly, have an intermediate level of mountain-bike experience and feel comfortable cycling for several hours on four consecutive days.
You should already have experience riding on unpaved or rocky terrain and be prepared for remote landscapes, changing surfaces, wind and sand.
The group is limited to five riders. I will speak personally with every applicant before confirming a place.
The riding
We ride through the Dahar, a mountain range recently designated a UNESCO Global Geopark and one of the most authentic, iconic corners of southern Tunisia, where the deserted mountains slowly open onto the Sahara. Along the way, the land keeps its surprises: a Roman temple standing in the middle of the desert, among them.
We will encounter unpaved tracks, rocky sections and stretches of sand.
The provisional crossing covers approximately 373 kilometres, with around 2,740 metres of elevation gain and 3,060 metres of elevation loss. I will confirm the daily stages and riding requirements with you before you book.
The route may be adjusted for weather, safety or local conditions.
What’s included
- My preparation, guidance and personal accompaniment throughout the journey
- Nine nights of accommodation, including one desert bivouac
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners specified in the programme
- Water and non-alcoholic drinks during the mountain-bike crossing
- All scheduled transfers within Tunisia
- 4×4 assistance and luggage transport throughout the crossing
- Local support and desert-camp arrangements
- Bicycle fitting and an introductory ride near Bizerte
- Transport of bicycles within Tunisia
- Scheduled cultural visits and entrance fees
- The designated round-trip flight between Barcelona and Tunis
- One checked bag weighing up to 23 kg per person roundtrip
- Basic travel insurance
- Applicable local taxes
Where we stay
I favour small, family-run hotels and rural houses, where comfort, character and a personal welcome go together. I choose our accommodation with rest and recovery in mind, particularly after days on the bike. I want you to feel at home and well looked after.
The price is based on two people sharing a room. Couples can request a double bed, and friends can request separate beds, subject to availability.
If you are joining on your own, you can request to share with another participant or choose an individual room for an additional €400. I will confirm the arrangement with you before you book.
Our night in the desert is in shared bivouac accommodation.
Optional arrangements
Individual room · +€400
If you would prefer your own room, I can arrange this subject to availability. Desert accommodation remains shared.
Mountain-bike rental
Bring your own mountain bike or ask me to arrange one locally. I will confirm the rental cost before you book.
Independent arrival
If you are making your own travel arrangements, we can meet directly in Tunis. I will confirm the arrangements and applicable total price with you before you book.
Personal expenses
Allow separately for travel to and from Barcelona Airport, personal mountain-bike insurance, alcoholic drinks and personal purchases. If you bring your bicycle by plane, I will confirm any additional airline bicycle-carriage charge before you book.
Insurance and equipment
Each participant must have personal travel and medical insurance covering mountain biking, emergency assistance and repatriation throughout the journey. The basic travel insurance included in the price does not replace this cover.
I will send you a detailed equipment list before departure. A helmet is compulsory. If you bring your own bicycle, it must be serviced and ready for the journey.
How to join
Complete the short application below so I can learn a little about you and your cycling experience.
I’ll read your application personally and get back to you within two working days. We will then arrange a private video conversation of around 25 minutes to discuss the journey and whether its demands suit your experience.
If we agree to proceed, I will send you the booking conditions, your confirmed arrangements and payment details.
Applying does not reserve a place, and no payment is required at this stage.
Your application
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