Mos Espa

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.

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.

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.

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!

The hike between Ksar Hadada and Ghomrassen is relatively short but with an exceptional density of sites! On these 8 km you will cross all the periods of history: In the very distant future we will visit the slave quarter in the city Mos Espa in the planet Tatooine as imagined in the SAGA "star Wars" then we delve into ancient geological ages to track down the footprints of dinosaurs engraved on the rocks, then we return to the present to visit Ghomrassen, a charming town nestled in the relief, and taste its world famous traditional pastries, before returning to prehistoric times to decipher the cave paintings dating back 5000 years.

– 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

Set off on an unforgettable journey with our "5 Days in a Galaxy Far, Far Away" tour, where the Star Wars universe comes alive in the spectacular landscapes of southern Tunisia. Explore the iconic places that marked the saga, such as the Mos Espa in Ksar Haddada, the Lar Farm in Chott El Jerid, and the Cantina de Chalmun in Ajim. Discover breathtaking natural sites such as the oases of Chebika, the canyons of Mides, and the petrified dunes of Douz. Experience the adventure in the desert with thrilling activities such as camel, quad and carriage rides. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Tunisia by visiting historic cities such as Kairouan and Matmata, with its cave houses. This tour combines passion for the saga with the exploration of fascinating landscapes, for a unique experience that will delight Star Wars fans and lovers of extraordinary travel.

Enjoy the most comprehensive tour of all Star Wars filming locations & sets in Tunisia on a 5-day tour.  You will explore all the sites of Tozeur , Tataouine , Medenine and Djerba Island.The trip is planned for three people and includes transportation by a private car, a three-hour 4×4 excursion to Nefta and Ong jemel, the town of Mos Espa and admission fees. This tour begins from Djerba .If you can't find a direct flight to Djerba , i can meet you at your address and take you to the starting point.

– A circuit that goes from the north to the south of the country – Visit of Kairouan the holy city – Visit of the mountain oases – Star Wars set tours – You will spend a night under tent in the desert – You will spend a night in a hotel where Star Wars songs have been shot – You will visit a Berber family in their troglodyte house – You will visit the museum and amphitheater of El Jem – You will be in 4 * 4 privatized with a guide and a driver approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office – You will eat local during the day

– Stay away from tourist spots – Dive more into local life and discover Tunisia Otherwise – Discover 3 types of desert: the Erg – the Reg and the Chotts – Explore the mountain oases – Visit the largest salt lake in North Africa – Discover the charm of southern Tunisia via Ksours and Berber villages – Diverse accommodation: Caravansérail – Gîte – Tent – Hotel – Visit the locals at home and find out how they live – Enjoy a tour that covers a large part of southern Tunisia – Meet the dromedaries in their wild – Bathe in a hot spring in the desert – Breathe fresh air into a hike in nature

Take off on a three-day expedition to discover three breathtaking deserts: the Reg, the Erg and the Chott. Soak in the warm waters of a natural spring, then stroll through a lush oasis. Soak up the local culture by visiting a troglodyte house and discovering the centuries-old traditions of southern Tunisia. Explore the splendid mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Mides, hidden gems in the heart of the desert. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Star Wars by visiting the legendary village of Mos Espa, an extraordinary setting. Marvel at the architectural beauty of the Nefta Basket, a preserved cultural treasure. Contemplate the vast expanses of the largest salt lake in North Africa, Chott Djerid. Witness two magical sunsets, an unforgettable experience in the heart of the desert. Explore the Berber village of Chenini, steeped in history and culture, and discover the secrets of this ancestral community.

Discover Tunisia south region including El Jem, Tozeur, Douz, Matmata & more with the luxury of private guide & driver. Overnight at a Berber camp, visit & stumble across abandoned Star Wars sets. Featuring stylish camps and kasbahs this private guided adventure promises to truly be a ‘Tour of a Lifetime.’

A circuit where you make a very large part of South Tunisia: – You will discover the ksours of Tataouine – The Reg (desert of rocks) – the Erg (dune desert) – You slept in tents in a setting worthy of miles and a night where the milky way would seem at hand … – You will cross the salt lakes, the dunes and explore the mountain oases … – During these few days you discovered some sites where the movie "Star Wars" was shot – You will spend the night in different types of accommodation: hotel – Lodging – Camp under tent – Guest house .. – You will eat at the inhabitant and you draw a lot on the local life and the daily life of a Tunisian … – You will be in a privatized vehicle and you will be supervised by a driver and a guide approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office – This tour is customizable according to your tastes and your preferences but also according to the duration of your stay

– Guided tour from north to south of the country – Go down gently from north to south and notice the change of climate, landscapes but also traditions – Visit of the Great Mosque of Kairouan – Visit of 3 types of desert: Erg (desert of sand) Reg (desert of pebbles) and Chott (desert of salt) – Visit of the mountain oases – Visit of the Tamerza waterfall – Accommodation diversity: One night in a hotel and another in a tent – Swimming in a hot spring in the heart of the desert – Ability to do quad or camel ride on the dunes – A night under the stars – Savor the sand loaf – Visit homestay and be closer to locals (make local people work) – Visit of the biggest Star Wars decoration in Tunisia – Eat at a Berber family: in their own home – Visit a Berber village – Visit the amphitheater of El Jem – Privatized exit and at your own pace – Possibility to personalize the excursion