Maps & GPS routes
Tunisia
Tunisia GPS Routes and Maps
Nefta -> Tembaine
After crossing the magnificent Nefta palm grove, you'll carefully cross the Chott el Jerid. Before embarking on this journey, make sure that conditions allow for safe passage. If it has rained, chances are you won't be able to cross the Chott. Alternatively, follow the road around the lake to reach El Faouar.
This route requires a well-prepared vehicle and experience of driving in sand, as you'll have to cross some fairly high dunes and the tracks are difficult. You'll also need to bring sufficient supplies of fuel, water and food if you plan to camp and spend a few days in this superb desert close to the Algerian border.
Time required: approx. 6 hours from El Faouar to Tembaine (100km on and off-road)
Nefta-Tembaine.pdf
Tembaine->Ain Essbat
The track continues into the Grand Erg and on this route you will discover the Ain Ouadette oasis and its lake.
This route requires a well-prepared vehicle and experience of driving in sand, as you'll have to cross some fairly high dunes and the tracks are difficult. You'll also need to bring sufficient supplies of fuel, water and food if you plan to camp and spend a few days in this superb desert close to the Algerian border.
Time required: approx. 1/2 day from Tembaine (50km on- and off-road)
Tembaine-AIn Essbat.pdfAin Essbat -> Tataouine
From the camp, this route will take you on a short detour to the east of Ksar Ghiliane (which has become very/too touristy) to admire the Leclerc column, and from there straight into the mountains for a visit to Chenini just before arriving in Tataouine.
This route requires a well-prepared vehicle and experience of driving in sand, as you'll have to cross some fairly high dunes and the tracks are difficult. Make sure you have enough fuel, water and food if you plan to camp.
The next petrol station is in Tataouine.
Ain Essbat - Tataouine.pdf
