Hotels in Tozeur
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Where to stay in Tozeur
Tozeur, the main town of the Djerid region in south-west Tunisia, near the Algerian border, is a large oasis of hundreds of thousands of date palms, set between two salt lakes, Chott el Djerid and Chott el Gharsa.
The big hotels are on the edge of the palm grove and in the tourist zone; smaller, simpler and cheaper hotels are in the town centre.
To sleep closer to the dunes, Douz, across Chott el Djerid, is known as the gateway to the Sahara and the starting point for trips into the Grand Erg Oriental sand sea.
Things to do in Tozeur and the Djerid
Walk or take a horse-drawn carriage through the palm grove, which produces Deglet Nour dates, and climb the Ras El Ain belvedere for the view over the palms. In the old Ouled El Hadef quarter, clay bricks are laid in raised geometric patterns.
Day trips: the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Midès, a few dozen kilometres away, with gorges and waterfalls; Nefta, another Djerid oasis and a centre of Sufism, with its palm-filled basin known as the Corbeille; and the Star Wars sets at Ong Jemel.
Cross Chott el Djerid, a huge salt lake known for its mirages, on the road to Kebili, and head into the desert by camel, quad bike or 4x4 from Tozeur or Douz.
When to go and how to get to Tozeur
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons. July and August are very hot, often above 40 °C, and winter nights can be cold.
By air: fly into Tunis–Carthage, then take a domestic flight to Tozeur–Nefta International Airport. Schedules change, so check before you book.
By road: Tozeur is about 450 km south-west of Tunis, linked to the main Tunisian cities by long-distance buses and louages (shared taxis). Arriving by car from Algeria? Check with the authorities which border crossings are open, their hours and the documents required for you and your vehicle before you set off.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tozeur?
Spring and autumn. July and August are very hot, often above 40 °C, and winter nights can be cold, so pack warm layers.
How do I get to Tozeur?
Fly into Tunis–Carthage and connect to Tozeur–Nefta on a domestic flight, or travel about 450 km by road from Tunis. From Algeria, check with the authorities which border crossings are open before you set off.
What is there to do around Tozeur?
The palm grove and the Ouled El Hadef quarter, the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Midès, Nefta, the Star Wars sets at Ong Jemel, Chott el Djerid and, from Douz, the dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental.
Is Tozeur safe to visit?
Governments sometimes give specific advice for Tunisia's border and desert areas that differs from their advice for the coast. Before you book, check your own government's latest official advice for Tunisia and what it says about the Tozeur region, and check again before you travel.
Do I need a visa for Tunisia?
Entry rules depend on your nationality and can change. Check the current requirements with official sources, such as your government's travel advice or a Tunisian embassy or consulate, before you travel.