Ksar Ghilane — Oasis & Hot Spring
Ksar Ghilane is the jewel of the Tunisian Sahara: a remote oasis where a natural hot spring bubbles up among the palms, ringed by golden dunes. It's the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure.
The Hot Spring
The heart of Ksar Ghilane is its natural hot spring, a pool kept around 36°C by an underground source. Swimming here — warm water, palm shade, dunes on every horizon — is a surreal desert experience and the reason most travelers make the journey.
Things to Do
- Bathe in the hot spring — open year-round, the highlight of any visit.
- Visit the Roman fort of Tisavar — reachable by quad or 4x4 across the dunes.
- Camel trekking & quad biking — explore the surrounding erg.
- Overnight in a desert camp — stay for the sunset, dinner and stargazing.
How to Get There
Ksar Ghilane sits at the edge of the Grand Erg Oriental, reached by 4x4 across the stony Reg desert. Most visitors come on a day trip or overnight tour from Djerba (about 3 hours) or Douz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ksar Ghilane is famous for its natural hot spring — a 36°C pool fed by an underground source, set among palm trees and golden dunes. It also has the Roman fort of Tisavar nearby and is one of the most beautiful oases in Tunisia.
Ksar Ghilane is reached by 4x4 across the desert, typically on a day trip or overnight tour from Djerba (about 3 hours) or Douz. The final stretch crosses the stony Reg desert.
Yes. The hot spring stays around 36°C year-round and is open for bathing. Swimming in warm water surrounded by palms and dunes is the highlight of any visit.