Destinations
Destinations of the Tunisian Sahara
The Tunisian south is a land of contrasts: golden dunes, palm oases, troglodyte villages, salt lakes and mountain canyons. Here are the destinations worth building your trip around.
The Desert Gateways
Sahara Hubs
Douz
The Gateway to the Sahara — the best base for camel treks and desert camps in the Grand Erg Oriental.
Ksar Ghilane
A spectacular oasis with a natural 36°C hot spring, palm groves and a Roman fort.
Tozeur
Gateway to the western desert, famous for its vast palm grove and as a base for Star Wars sites.
Tataouine
The city that named Tatooine, surrounded by fortified Berber ksour and Star Wars sets.
Chenini
A dramatic hilltop Berber village of ancient stone houses carved into the cliffs.
Tamerza & Chebika
Mountain oases with waterfalls and canyons near the Algerian border.
More to Explore
Iconic Desert Sites
Matmata
Underground Berber troglodyte houses and the Star Wars Hotel Sidi Driss.
Chott el Jerid
The largest salt lake in the Sahara, a surreal expanse of mirages between Tozeur and Kebili.
Ong Jmel
The Lars Homestead dome and Mos Espa set, surrounded by dramatic Tatooine dunes.
Sabria
A Saharan village near Douz wrapped in golden dunes, home to authentic desert camps.
Mides
A mountain oasis perched above one of Tunisia's most dramatic canyons.
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