Top Tozeur Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Cover the highlights of the southern Tunisian desert during this private, full-day excursion to top sights surrounding Tozeur. Visit the palm-fringed oasis of Chebika, the historic village of Mides, and the turquoise-colored waterfall of Tamerza. Tours also include a visit to the Star Wars set of Mos Espa and a stunning drive through the Sahara.

Cover top sights surrounding Tozeur during this full-day, private excursion. Discover southern Tunisia’s natural beauty with stops at the canyons of Tamerza and Chebika waterfalls, plus the ancient oasis of Mides. Get off-road access into the Sahara Desert in a 4WD vehicle. Visit Star Wars filming locations deep in the dunes, including Mos Epsa and Ong Jemel. Upgrade to include a tour guide.

Head deep into the desert on the trail of Star Wars filming locations during this full-day private tour from Tozeur. Visit scenic Sidi Bouhlel Canyon, where scenes from the original Star Wars film were shot. Tour the set for Mos Espa near the gateway to the Sahara, a port town on the planet Tataouine. You’ll also enjoy a photo stop at Chott El Jerid, Tunisia’s largest salt lake.

This Star Wars Tour will take you to visit unforgettable Star Wars film locations throughout Tozeur and Nefta. This includes taking a hike in ‘Star Wars Canyon, walking through the streets of Mos Espa, discovering the igloo of Lars Family Homestead exterior, plus more!

Enjoy a memorable day of adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of southern Tunisia. From your accommodation in Tozeur or Nefta, drive 4x4 to the oasis of Chebika, an ancient Berber village. Follow a picturesque trail, and swim in the crystal clear waterfalls. Explore Tamaghza Oasis and enjoy a traditional lunch. Continue to Mides, famous for its canyon and dates. End with a crossing of the salt lake Chott El Gharsa and admire the lunar landscapes of Ong Jmal before experiencing an adrenaline rush on the “Big Eight” in a 4x4, then discover Mos Espa, the setting of Rising Star Wars, while watching the sunset in the desert.

A few dozen kilometers from Tozeur and Nefta are Chebika, Tamerza, and Midès, oases in a landscape of mountains that is one of the most moving sites in southern Tunisia. In this breathtakingly beautiful landscape, every oasis is different. In Chebika, a wadi runs down the side of a steep mountain, forming waterfalls and rivulets where frogs have made their home. The old village of Tamerza abandoned like a ghost village, looks out at a spectacular mountainous landscape; its lush oasis is fed by a towering waterfall. Last but not least, Midès, tucked away into a dizzyingly high canyon, boasts spectacular views.

Explore southern Tunisia EN on a thrilling 4x4 adventure through breathtaking scenery. Start with the green oases DE Chebika and Tamerza, DE havens of peace where waterfalls and palm trees flourish in spectacular canyons. Continue to the golden dunes of Ong Jmel, where the silence of the desert offers a unique experience. End your day in the heart DE Rising Star Wars universe, immersed in fascinating cinematic landscapes. A perfect excursion for lovers DE nature, culture and cinema, under the bright Sahara sun. - Av EN 4x4 through the oases DE Shebika and Tamerza - Discover the vast golden dunes of Ong Jmel - Visit the iconic places DE Rising Star Wars in the desert - Ideal for lovers DE culture and natural landscapes

- Homestay visit to Matmata - Visit of 3 types of desert: Chott (salt desert / Erg (sand desert) and Reg (rock desert). - Visit of mountain oases: Chebika - Tamerza and Mides - Visit of the biggest sets of Star Wars in Tunisia: the village Mos Espa - Visit the basket of Nefta - Visit of an old medina - Visit the largest salt lake in northern Africa: Chott Djerid - Attend two sunsets considered the most beautiful - Spend a night in a tent - Possibility of ride in quad or dromedary in the dunes - Visit of the Berber village of Chenini - Visit of the Berber village of Guermassa - Visit of Ksar Hadada

Ong Jemel site takes its name from a rock formation shapes as camel’s neck. In the 90s, the director Anthony Minghella chose the place for the filming of several scenes of his drama-romance film” The English Patient”, after spotting the site in the desert as an excellent outdoor plateau. It is in the 90s that George Lucas chose the site of Ong Jemel for a new episode of Star wars saga. Mos Espa is a city controlled by the Hutts of the planet Tatooine wich it is the capitol before the development Mos Eisley. Anakin Skywalker and his friends lived there as a child.

Enjoy a unique experience driving your own Suzuki Jimny. Driver's licence Valid compulsory. Maximum 2 people per vehicle. Accompanied by a Professional Guide, you quickly leave the road to enter a wild world where desert of rocks, secret tracks and breathtaking landscapes mix. Along the way, you will discover emblematic places such as Chott el Gharsa, a huge salt lake with a lunar appearance, as well as the famous Ong Jmal, an iconic rock formation of southern Tunisia. The adventure continues between accessible off-road driving sensations, magnificent desert panoramas and total immersion in the Sahara. You then reach the sand dunes, where you enjoy a fun and safe experience before joining the mythical setting of Mos Espa. To close this timeless moment, a Berber aperitif awaits you in the heart of the dunes, in a calm and authentic atmosphere.