Tozeur and its palm grove
With hundreds of thousands of palm trees, Tozeur is a large oasis between Chott el Djerid and Chott el Gharsa. The town is known for its architecture of sand and clay bricks with intricate patterns.
Key facts
Before you go.
- Starting point
- Tozeur, north-west of Chott el DjeridTozeur (Wikipedia)
- GPS coordinates
- 33.91667, 8.13333Tozeur (Wikipedia)
Good to know
Three things to remember.
Renting a bike is an excellent way to explore the palm grove.
Tozeur (Wikivoyage)The surroundings were used as a set for several Star Wars films.
Tozeur (Wikivoyage)Before motor vehicles, the oasis was a caravan stop across the Sahara.
Tozeur (Wikipedia)
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Sources · 2 pages consulted, with the exact sentence used
- Tozeur (Wikipedia)
The city is located northwest of Chott el Djerid, in between this Chott and the smaller Chott el Gharsa. […] With hundreds of thousands of palm trees, Tozeur is a large oasis. In ancient times, before the advent of motorized vehicles, the oasis was important for the transportation through the Sahara, which took place in caravans. (coordinates 33.91667, 8.13333)
- Tozeur (Wikivoyage)
Her architectural style is unique, playing with bricks of sand and clay. Bicycle rental is also common, and an excellent way to explore the impressive palmeraie. […] Star Wars. This site was used for multiple Star Wars movies. Admire the beautiful houses typical of the region, built with sand and clay bricks, often with very intricate designs.
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