faq.subtitle Tozeur
Mos Espa (Anakin's village) 20km from Tozeur - most famous site. Chott el Djerid is planet Tatooine. 4x4 tours cover all sites
Flight: Tunisair Express from Tunis (1 hour). Train: reopened 2025 (7 hours). Louage/bus: 6-7 hours. Car rental possible
November-April is best (16-26°C). Summer very hot (39°C+). Winter ideal for desert tours
Chebika (charming waterfall), Tamerza (largest oasis), Mides (at Algerian border). Half-day 4x4 tour covers all three
Yes! The oasis spans 17 sq km. Rent bicycle or horse cart (calèche). Walking possible but oasis is very large
Useful tips for visiting Tozeur
Book 4x4 tour for desert and oases. Includes Mos Espa, Chott el Djerid, Chebika, Tamerza, Mides. About 150-200 TND per day
Try Deglet Nour dates - world's best dates grown here. Buy directly from the oasis
Carry plenty of water when exploring desert. Dehydration happens fast in dry heat
Visit Chott el Djerid at sunset for mirages and stunning colors. Largest salt lake in the Sahara
Walk through medina for unique brickwork architecture. Geometric patterns from distinctive yellow bricks
Negotiate tour prices. Initial price usually 30-50% higher. Compare several agencies
Average temperature by month
location.transport.subtitle
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.taxi | 5 د.ت ~1.7 $ | — | Taxis available and cheap. Negotiate price before trip. Most local trips 5-10 TND |
location.transport.bus | 30 د.ت ~10.5 $ | — | Long-distance buses from most major cities. Long journey (6-7 hours from Tunis) |
location.transport.train | 100 د.ت ~34.8 $ | SNCFT | Train from Tunis reopened in 2025. 7-hour journey. Cheapest option vs flying |
location.transport.microbus | 25 د.ت ~8.7 $ | — | Louage - shared minibuses. Most flexible option for intercity travel |
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
location.payment.subtitle
Cash is very essential. Very few places accept cards. ATMs limited - bring enough money
Tunisian Dinar (TND). Exchange at hotels. Banks in center limited
10% tip appreciated. Don't forget tour drivers
Attractions and points of interest