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200,000-palm oasis
A sea of date palms fed by 200 natural springs, best explored by horse cart or bike.
Tozeur Governorate
Gateway to the Sahara, ancient palm grove and Star Wars sets
120K pop.4 719 km²430 km from TunisTozeur–Nefta airport on-site
On the edge of the Sahara, Tozeur captivates with its 200,000-palm oasis, geometric ochre brickwork and legendary Star Wars sets. A former caravan stop, it weaves together oasis life, Berber culture and excellent hospitality in a magical Saharan setting.
What It's Known For
The signatures that make Tozeur unmistakable
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Star Wars filming locations
Mos Espa and Ong Jemal still hold the iconic open-air film sets left in the middle of the desert.
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Ochre brick architecture
Sun-baked clay-brick façades with geometric patterns — the signature look of Tozeur's medina (Ouled El Hadef).
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Gateway to the Sahara
4×4 excursions to Chott el Djerid, Chebika and the mountain oases of Tamerza and Mides.
Must-See Landmarks
Explore the treasures that make Tozeur unforgettable
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Tozeur Palm Grove
Over 200,000 date palms across 17 km², irrigated since the Middle Ages by a remarkable water-sharing system.
Always accessibleGuided horse cart 20 TND/hour
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Mos Espa Star Wars Set
Original Star Wars film set at Ong Jemal, preserved in the open desert — a trip to Tatooine.
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM10 TND
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Chott El Djerid
Vast dry salt lake with mesmerising mirages: 7,000 km² of white and pink at sunrise and sunset.
Always accessibleFree
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Chebika Oasis
Mountain oasis with a natural waterfall tucked into the rock — one of the most photogenic spots in Tunisia.
Guided tours25 TND
Local flavors
Local Specialties
Traditional dishes you must try
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Deglet Nour Dates
“Queen of dates” — translucent, soft and caramel-rich, Tozeur's gastronomic ambassador.
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Saffa
Local variant of couscous — fine semolina with a tomato sauce and Djerid spices, usually with lamb.
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Chakhchoukha
Crumbled semolina flatbread bathed in a chickpea-and-desert-spice stew — hearty and warming.
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Gargoulette dishes
Slow-cooked in a sealed clay pot — lamb, camel or chicken with vegetables.
Where to eat
Recommended Restaurants
From fine dining to local favorites
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Top recommended
Restaurant Tisouros
Oasis-driven farm-to-table cuisine featuring local produce and dates from the neighbouring orchards.
Must-try:Saffa with leg of lamb
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Editor's pick
Restaurant Le Soleil
Dining room set under the palm trees with a relaxed family vibe and reinvented Berber cuisine.
Must-try:Gargoulette dishes
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Editor's pick
Restaurant Les Arcades
Fine-dining table with Berber and Mediterranean influences in a polished medina setting.
Must-try:Lamb chakhchoukha
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Local favorite
Café Berbère
Medina rooftop with a view over the palm grove — orange-blossom coffee and pine-nut tea.
Must-try:Orange-blossom coffee
Getting Around
How to reach the governorate and move around once there
Reaching the governorate
From Tunis
Car
6 hAround 6 hours via A1 then P3; best driven early in the day.
Bus
7 h · 25 – 30 TNDSNTRI bus from Tunis South, around 7 hours.
Train
9 h · 35 – 45 TNDSNCFT overnight train Tunis – Gabès then connecting bus to Tozeur.
Once you're there