The deep canyons in the oasis of Mides. Water sources of Chebika. Tamerza is the largest mountain oasis of Tunisia. The mountain oasis lies in the mountains north of the salt lakes, and receives water from springs in the barren mountain. Spectacular effects between dead and living nature makes the area a gem for visitors.
Tozeur: Tamerza, Chebika, Mides and Star Wars locations Day Tour
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. you’ll get to explore the real-life filming locations of your favorite intergalactic epic. Travel between sights in a private, air-conditioned 4WD vehicle, getting a close-up to peek at Luke Skywalker’s house, the streets of Mos Espa, and the Yardangs, plus many more.
Half Day Star Wars Film Set Locations Private Tour from Tozeur
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!
You will visit the stunning oasis of Chebika. Tamerza, witness the stunning waterfalls and wander through the abandoned town. Mides, a beautiful old village, the grandeur of the canyon. You will travel through the dunes, via Ong Jemel, to the Star Wars set of Mos Espa. After living out your StarWars fantasies, you will drive through the desert.
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.
Tozeur Private Half-Day Tour: Tamerza, Chebika and Mides Canyons
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.
Enjoy a hassle-free private transfer service from Tozeur to Douz. The chauffeur will be waiting for you with a welcoming sign in the arrivals hall or at your hotel lobby, relax on the journey to your accommodation in Douz. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Adventure Tour in the South Tunisian Oasis and Desert and Cinema
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.
Tozeur Self-Drive Experience Desert Dunes to Ong Jmal, Rising Star Wars
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.