Ong Jemel

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.

If you are fan of Skywalker and Mos Eisly, We invites you to discover the Star Wars Tour that you will enjoy without a doubt. It's a real adventure for fans of Star Wars the saga that has marked the history of science fiction cinema during the last decades. A pleasant journey that links in harmony the filming locations of the various episodes of this film and the stunning landscapes in the south of Tunisia. Sidi Bouhlel, otherwise known as the Juntland Wastes, this canyon was used in 9 shots in starwars movies.. The same canyon has been used to film The English Patient. The The gorge is significant in the movie, as this is the location that Luke is attacked by Tusken Raiders, and is then saved by Obi-Wan. Ong Jemel it is where the shot of Darth Maul flying over the cliffs in pursuit of Anakin and Qui-Gonn was filmed. And the famous scenery Tatooine of Star wars (Episode IV).

Experience the highlights of Tunisia on a 7-day tour with a  flexible local guide.You will explore the major attractions of the country from North to South and Sahara .The itinerary covers the ruins of Carthage , the Roman city of Dougga , the Roman amphitheater of El Jem ,the blue and white village of Sidi Bou Said and the mountain oasisi of Chebika with its stunning views.The trip includes all admission fees , a camel ride in the desert and a four wheel excursion to Ong Jemel.

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.

– 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

Explore the highlights of Tunisia. A variety of landscapes and sights, from Mediterranean beaches to the Sahara desert, from ancient souks to Star Wars film sets. A real opportunity to experience Tunisia culture both ancient and modern, discover the mysterious troglodytes houses of the Berbers, the most important archaeological sites in Tunisia, The great Sahara Desert and more…

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 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

With its desert oasis, cosmic landscapes & ancient Berber architecture made famous in the Star Wars movie series, this otherworldly tour makes for a blockbuster of an adventure. Discover Tunisia's vast mosaic of wonders as you tour Tunis, El Jem, Kairouan, Tozeur, Douz, Sahara Desert Camping, Tataouine, Matmata & more with the luxury of private guide & driver. Swim at an oasis, see Roman ruins half as old as time, haggle like a local for jewelry at the souks, journey to the gateway of the Sahara, overnight at a Berber camp, visit & stumble across abandoned Star Wars sets. Featuring stylish camps, kasbahs & hotels, this private guided adventure promises to truly be a ‘Tour of a Lifetime.’

Explore the highlights of Tunisia. A variety of landscapes and sights, from Mediterranean beaches to the Sahara desert, from ancient souks to Star Wars film sets. A real opportunity to experience Tunisia culture both ancient and modern, discover the mysterious troglodyte houses of the Berbers, the most important archaeological sites in Tunisia, The great Sahara Desert and more…