Southern Tunisia: Ksour, Sahara & Mountain OasesA 6-day motorcycle itinerary with GPX
Desert roads, fortified granaries, oasis towns and mountain villages on a six-stage journey. A 1,188 km / 738 mi loop starting and finishing in Houmt Souk, Djerba, divided into 6 stages.
A different landscape around every bend.
Epic Moto Journey Route 125 – Southern Tunisia: Ksour, Sahara & Mountain Oases is a 6-stage motorcycle touring loop in Tunisia, covering approximately 1,188 km / 738 mi.
Leave Djerba by the Roman causeway and Zarzis for Tataouine and the ksour. Continue through Ksar Ghilane, Douz and Chott el Djerid to Tozeur, then explore the mountain-oasis corridor before Gafsa. The return travels through Gabès, Matmata and Toujane, using the El Jorf–Ajim ferry to close the loop on Djerba.
Route at a glance: Houmt Souk, Djerba → Tataouine → Ksar Ghilane → Douz → Tozeur → Gafsa → Matmata → Houmt Souk, Djerba.
This page introduces the journey. Open the complete roadbook and select each stage for its map, narrative, points of interest and practical planning information. Allow time for visits, meals and photography as well as the riding.
Four reasons to take the long way.
Ksour country
Tataouine and traditional fortified granary landscapes.
Sahara edge
Ksar Ghilane, Douz and exposed desert-road scenery.
Mountain oases
Tozeur, Chebika and Tamerza change the landscape.
Matmata and Djerba
Mountain villages and a ferry return to the island.
Your route, on your device.
The Route 125 ZIP package contains GPX, ITN, KML and KMZ files. Choose the format supported by your navigation device or software.
Compatible devices and apps
Import tracks or routes into devices and applications that support GPX. Check which file types your system accepts.
TomTom and route planning
For compatible TomTom navigation devices. Also importable into MyRoute-app Routeplanner and supported by RouteConverter.
Google Earth
Explore the route and surrounding landscape in Google Earth and compatible mapping software. KMZ is the compressed version of KML.
Navigation recalculation may change the intended roads. KML and KMZ let you explore the itinerary in Google Earth; they do not automatically provide turn-by-turn road navigation. Visit the route page for download access details.
Planning to travel by car?
This tour may inspire a driving holiday, but the suitability of the entire route for cars has not yet been verified. Paved surfaces and navigation-file compatibility alone do not establish that every section is free from restrictions or suitable for a car.
Your questions before the journey.
Where does Route 125 start and finish?
The loop starts and finishes in Houmt Souk, Djerba. It covers approximately 1,188 km / 738 mi, with 6 suggested riding days.
When should I plan this journey?
Choose dates around desert heat and daylight. Check current weather, road conditions and access before departure. Particular planning points: heat, windblown sand, fuel range, ferry operation and live access.
What kind of roads should I expect?
Paved desert touring roads and long exposed transfers. Use the accepted route files and roadbook as your planning reference; roadworks, diversions and local conditions may affect access.
Which navigation files are included?
The ZIP contains GPX, ITN, KML and KMZ. Choose a format compatible with your device or software, import it and compare the result with the EMJ map.
Can I use ITN outside TomTom?
MyRoute-app Routeplanner supports ITN imports, and RouteConverter can handle the format. Direct navigation depends on the particular app or device.
Where are the map, stage details and download options?
Open the dedicated Route 125 roadbook using the button below. Select individual stages for the detailed journey information and check the available download and PRINT options there.
Your next road starts here.
Explore Southern Tunisia: Ksour, Sahara & Mountain Oases, compare the 6 stages and plan your journey from Houmt Souk, Djerba.
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