Top places to visit in Tozeur

• Ouled el Hadef (Old Tozeur)

  old town · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Tozeur's 14th-century medina quarter, unique for its geometric facades of protruding ochre bricks that cast shifting shadows across the lanes.

• Tozeur Palm Grove

  oasis · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A vast oasis of over 200,000 date palms fed by natural springs, criss-crossed by irrigation channels and best explored by foot, bike or caleche.

• Dar Cherait Museum

  heritage · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A private museum of Tunisian heritage in a palatial setting, displaying antique furnishings, costumes and manuscripts alongside recreated traditional scenes.

• Mos Espa Film Set

  film location · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The standing Star Wars set of Mos Espa — Anakin Skywalker's home town from The Phantom Menace — a cluster of domed desert buildings amid the Eriguet dunes.

• Ong Jemel

  desert viewpoint · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The "Camel's Neck", a sculpted rock formation and dune viewpoint over the Chott el Gharsa, a classic 4x4 and sunrise excursion near the Mos Espa set.

• Chott el Djerid

  salt lake · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  North Africa's largest salt pan, a shimmering white-and-pink expanse crossed by a causeway, where mirages and salt crystals draw travellers heading south.

• Corbeille de Nefta

  oasis · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A dramatic bowl-shaped oasis depression at nearby Nefta, its floor packed with date palms and springs, ringed by a viewpoint promenade.

• Chebika Mountain Oasis

  mountain oasis · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of Tunisia's spectacular mountain oases at the foot of the Djebel el Negueb, with a palm-shaded gorge, spring-fed pools and a small waterfall.

Things to do

• Mos Espa & Ong Jemel 4x4 Sunrise Safari Adventure · 5 h · from TND 140 per person
• Mountain Oases 4x4 Day Trip Adventure · 8 h · from TND 160 per person
• Sahara Camel Trek at Sunset Adventure · 2 h · from TND 55 per person
• Chott el Djerid Sunset Excursion Tour · 3 h · from TND 70 per person
• Palm Grove Caleche Ride Tour · 1.5 h · from TND 40 per person

Day trips and tours

• Sahara Sunrise: Mos Espa & Mountain Oases 10 h · from TND 190

Where to stay in Tozeur

• Tozeur Medina & Palm Grove about TND 150 per night

  Near the old brick-facade medina and the edge of the oasis, handy for desert excursions.

Hotels

• Anantara Sahara Tozeur Resort & Villas 5-star · TND 600 to TND 1,200 per night
• Dar Saida Beya 3-star · TND 120 to TND 240 per night
• Palm Beach Palace Tozeur 5-star · TND 350 to TND 700 per night
• Hôtel Ksar Jerid 3-star · TND 130 to TND 240 per night
• Hôtel Ras El Ain 2-star · TND 80 to TND 150 per night
• Hôtel Karim 2-star · TND 60 to TND 120 per night

Where to eat

• Tozeriana Tunisian · about TND 30 per person
• Restaurant Ouled El Haj Tunisian · about TND 28 per person
• La Fontaine Tunisian, Mediterranean · about TND 30 per person
• Le Soleil Tunisian, Grill · about TND 16 per person
• La Grotte Tunisian · about TND 32 per person
• Aquarium Pizzeria Italian, Pizza · about TND 18 per person

Getting to Tozeur

Airport: Tozeur (TOE)

How visitors arrive in Tozeur

• Flight from Tunis By air from Tunis · common

  Tozeur-Nefta airport has Tunisair flights from Tunis and a flight from Paris. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus from Tunis By road from Tunis · common

  Long-distance buses run from Tunis and most major Tunisian cities. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Louage from Gafsa By road from Gafsa · possible

  Shared louages reach Tozeur from Gafsa and Nefta. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Train from Tunis By train from Tunis · possible · unconfirmed

  An overnight train exists, but a track break meant trains only reached Metlaoui as of mid-2025. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the bus terminal to the centre

• Long-distance bus to Tozeur unconfirmed

  Buses reach Tozeur from major Tunisian cities. The bus station is near the louage station and closer to the centre than the train station. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Louage to Tozeur unconfirmed

  Shared louages serve Tozeur, for example via Gafsa and Nefta. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Taxis are unmetered here, so agree the fare before you set off. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Offroad Vehicle

  Half-day 4x4 tours run from Tozeur to the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Mides.

• Shared Taxi

  Louages serve Tozeur via Gafsa and continue to Nefta; for Douz you change at Kebili.

• Taxi

  Taxis in Tozeur are unmetered, so the fare is agreed with the driver before the journey begins.

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Overpriced desert excursions

  Tozeur agencies & hotels

  Some touts quote high per-person rates for 4x4 or camel trips that are cheaper booked directly with reputable agencies.

  How to avoid it: Compare a couple of established agencies and confirm exactly what (vehicle, stops, duration) is included before paying.

Best time to visit Tozeur

• Jan 17°C
• Feb 19°C
• Mar 23°C
• Apr 27°C
• May 32°C
• Jun 37°C
• Jul 40°C
• Aug 40°C
• Sep 35°C
• Oct 30°C
• Nov 23°C
• Dec 18°C

More in Tunisia

• Tunis
• Sousse
• Hammamet
• Djerba
• Kairouan

Frequently asked questions about Tozeur

What are the main places to visit in Tozeur?

Places covered in our Tozeur guide include Ouled el Hadef (Old Tozeur), Tozeur Palm Grove, Dar Cherait Museum, Mos Espa Film Set, Ong Jemel.

Where should I stay in Tozeur?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Tozeur: Tozeur Medina & Palm Grove.

How do I get around Tozeur?

Ways to get around Tozeur covered in our guide: Off-road vehicle, Shared taxi, Taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Tozeur?

Scams reported to us for Tozeur include Overpriced desert excursions. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Tozeur?

Average daytime highs in Tozeur run from 17°C in Jan to 40°C in Jul.

Which airport is nearest to Tozeur?

The nearest airport to Tozeur has the code TOE.