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STAR WARS TUNISIA AND DESERT TOUR
STAR WARS TOUR 4 DAYS ON TATOOINE: MATMATA - MOS ESPA - MOS ESLEY - KSAR HADADA - AJIM - SIDI BOUHLEL...
STAR WARS AND DESERT TOUR IN FOUR DAYS
Discover all the Star Wars filming locations in Tunisia
Embark on a journey to Tatooine in the epic Star Wars universe by visiting iconic filming locations in Tunisia.
FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE JEDI: A TOUR OF ALL THE STAR WARS FILMING SITES IN TUNISIA
Do you want to relive scenes from the Star Wars films in real life, then this tour is for you!
Discover the ultimate Star Wars tour in Tunisia - a complete visit to all iconic filming locations, from the desert to the villages.
Tataouine and the surrounding ksour were a major inspiration for George Lucas' films. Even the name of the city, Tataouine, served as an inspiration for the name of the Star Wars desert planet, the planet Tatooine.
Tataouine was not used as a filming location for the first trilogy and was used very little for the 2000s trilogy.
The filming of the films was spread across different locations in the south of Tunisia.
Around Tozeur, around Tataouine and even on the island of Djerba.
Ksar Ommarsia and Ksar Hadada were authentic settings for the filming of the "Star Wars" movies.
Ksar Ommarsia is located in the city of Medenine, and like Ksar Hadada , it served as the setting for the Mos Espa slave quarters.
Two scenes were filmed there: Anakin's arrival at the storm and Anakin's departure with Qui-Gon and his farewell to Shmi.
ALL STAR WARS LOCATIONS IN TUNISIA: THE FILM'S ICONIC LOCATIONS
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Ajim (Mos Eisley - episode IV).
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Ajim (House of Ben - episode IV).
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Sidi Jemour (Anchorhead, Mos Eisley - episode IV).
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Ksar Hadada (Mos Espa - episode I).
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Ksar Ommarsia (Mos Espa - episode I).
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Hotel Sidi Driss, Matmata (“Lars Homestead” - episodes II and IV).
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Nefta, Chott el-Jerid (“Lars Homestead” - episodes II, III and IV).
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Grande dune (Sea of Sands - episode IV).
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Chott el-Gharsa (Various locations - episodes I and II).
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Sidi Bouhlel (“Star Wars Canyon” - episodes I and IV).
STAR WARS TOUR PRICES - 3 OR 4 DAYS
In Tozeur, you have the choice between:
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Overnight stay with half board at the 4* hotel “Le Ksar rouge”.
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Dinner at the restaurant and accommodation in a guest house.
B&B OF TOZEUR
KSAR ROUGE HOTEL IN TOZEUR
4-DAY STAR WARS TOUR
Overnight stay in B&B in Tozeur
For 5 people, price per person | €400 |
For 4 people, price per person | €450 |
For 3 people, price per person | €540 |
For 2 people, price per person | €710 |
Overnight at the Ksar rouge 4* hotel in Tozeur
For 5 people, price per person | €420 |
For 4 people, price per person | €470 |
For 3 people, price per person | €560 |
For 2 people, price per person | €740 |
3-DAY STAR WARS TOUR, WITHOUT DJERBA SITES
Overnight stay in B&B in Tozeur
For 5 people, price per person | €310 |
For 4 people, price per person | €380 |
For 3 people, price per person | €455 |
For 2 people, price per person | €600 |
Overnight at the Ksar rouge 4* hotel in Tozeur
For 5 people, price per person | €370 |
For 4 people, price per person | €410 |
For 3 people, price per person | €490 |
For 2 people, price per person | €635 |
The price includes:
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Pick-up and drop-off at your place of stay.
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Transportation by private 4x4 or minibus, with driver.
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The services of a guide approved by the ONTT*, speaking French, English, German or Italian.
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Transfers.
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Lunches at restaurants.
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Overnight stay with half-board at a guesthouse or 4* hotel in Tozeur. (Double room).
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Overnight stay with half-board at Ksar Hadada. (Double cave room).
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Overnight stay with half-board at the Saharan camp (double tents). ( Not included in the 3-day tour ).
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Entrance fees for the visits included in the program.
The following are excluded from the price:
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Domestic or international flights.
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Drinks other than water and any drinks consumed in the accommodations.
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Optional extra activities
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Tips and personal purchases.
4-DAY STAR WARS TUNISIA TOUR PROGRAM
Day 1
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Pick-up at 6:00 AM in front of your hotel or at the airport aboard the Millennium Falcon.
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Departure towards Tozeur.
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Crossing of Chott El Jerid, the famous salt lake of southern Tunisia.
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Several photo stops along the way.
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Lunch in a restaurant in Tozeur.
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Departure to visit the mountain oases of Tamerza, Chebika and the canyon of Midès (75 km – 1h20).
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Visit of Ong Jmal, Mos Espa, Luke’s Igloo and sunset over the Chott El Jerid (Lars Homestead – Episodes II, III and IV).
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Return to Tozeur (40 km – 40 min).
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Dinner and overnight stay in a 4-star hotel such as Ksar Rouge or similar guesthouse accommodation (double rooms).
Day 2
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Departure towards Chott El Jerid.
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Visit of Sidi Bouhlel Canyon (Star Wars Episodes I and IV) (65 km – 1h10).
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Drive to Douz (110 km – 1h40).
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Visit of the irrigation system in the Kebili palm grove.
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Lunch in a restaurant in Douz.
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Departure towards Matmata (100 km – 1h20).
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Visit of the troglodyte houses and Hotel Sidi Idriss (Lars Homestead – Episodes II and IV).
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Drive to Ksar Ghilane, the Sahara oasis surrounded by orange dunes (100 km – 1h30).
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Free time in Ksar Ghilane oasis.
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Optional camel ride (€15/hour) or quad biking (€30/hour).
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Possibility to swim in the 32°C natural hot spring.
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Installation at the Sahara desert camp for the night.
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Free time, sunset over the dunes and traditional sand bread baking demonstration.
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Dinner and overnight stay in your private desert tent (double tent).
Day 3
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Breakfast and free time in the desert dunes.
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Visit of Ksar Hallouf (85 km – 1h10).
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Visit of Ksar Medenine (Mos Espa – Episode I) (40 km – 50 min).
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Lunch in Guermassa (52 km).
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Visit of Ksar Ouled Soltane (Mos Espa – Episode I) (40 km – 43 min).
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Visit of Chenini village (40 km – 40 min).
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Visit of Ksar Hadada (Mos Espa – Episode I).
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Dinner and overnight stay in the Star Wars troglodyte hotel Ksar Hadada (double rooms).
Day 4
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Departure towards Djerba.
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Stop in Tataouine and visit of the spice market.
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Departure to Ajim (Mos Eisley – Episode IV, Ben Kenobi’s house).
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Visit of Sidi Jmour (Anchorhead, Mos Eisley – Episode IV).
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Visit of Mos Eisley filming locations in Ajim on Djerba Island, where Luke and Obi-Wan meet Han Solo and Chewbacca.
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Visit of the pottery village of Guellala and lunch in a seafood restaurant.
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Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 4-DAY STAR WARS TATOOINE TOUR
Follow the footsteps of Star Wars in Tunisia: an unforgettable intergalactic journey
The legendary Star Wars universe came to life in the breathtaking landscapes of southern Tunisia.
Discover the iconic filming locations of the saga and relive the cult scenes that inspired generations of fans.
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Explore the authentic ksour that became Mos Espa, the hometown of Anakin Skywalker.
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Visit Matmata and discover Hotel Sidi Driss, the famous home of Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru.
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Walk through the canyon of Sidi Bouhlel, the Jundland desert where Luke Skywalker meets Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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Admire the spectacular landscapes of Chott El Gharsa, Mos Espa village and the endless sea of dunes.
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Experience the authentic atmosphere of Berber villages and discover Tunisian culture and traditions.
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Discover the Sahara Desert at Ksar Ghilane oasis.
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A unique 4-day / 3-night tour for Star Wars fans and adventure lovers.
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Accommodation in 4-star hotels, guesthouses, troglodyte houses and Sahara desert camps.
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Transportation by air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle or minibus.
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Professional guide speaking French, English, German, Arabic or Italian.
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Activities and visits included.
Book your Star Wars Tunisia adventure today and experience an extraordinary journey through the desert landscapes of Tatooine.
May the Force be with you!
YOUR STAR WARS TOUR IN DETAIL
Ksar Ouled Soltane
It served as the model for the Mos Espa slave quarters, but for logistical reasons, was not actually used for filming.
Ksar Hadada
This ksar also served as a setting for the slave quarters.
It is here that the scene was filmed where Qui-Gon Jinn contacts Obi-Wan to ask him to analyze the midichlorian level in the blood taken from Anakin , as well as the scene where Shmi talks about her son, admitting that he has no father.
Matmata: Uncle Owen's house.
Matmata is a village renowned for its troglodyte dwellings.
These are extremely rudimentary and at the same time particularly magnificent dwellings.
These can be underground dwellings or dwellings dug into the side of a mountain.
This type of construction on the rock itself allows you to live in a cool space despite the extreme heat in summer.
In Matmata , the Sidi Driss Hotel served as a backdrop for Uncle Owen's house in 1976 and 2000. The hotel, Sidi Driss welcomes fans for a simple visit.
The hotel is divided into 5 courtyards, the fifth bearing the evocative name of "Star Wars courtyard":
This is where the Lars' dining room and the main courtyard of the house were filmed.
The painted ceiling in the dining room was restored for the filming of Episode II (14 years after the filming of Episode IV!) and is still in perfect condition: It really feels like you're in the movie!
Sidi Bouhlel: This canyon mainly served as a setting for the Jundland Desert .
This is where Luke and C3PO find R2D2 before being attacked by the sandmen, the Tuskens , and rescued by Uncle Ben.
In Episode I, it is from the cliffs of this canyon that the Tuskens, lying in wait during the pod race, fire.
The Canyon is truly beautiful, just as a natural landscape, it is well worth the detour.
Chott El-Gharsa
Chott el-Gharsa, with this entire district of Mos Espa , a village on Tatooine where Anakin works in Episode I.
The setting was entirely created for the saga, in the middle of the sandy desert. In Episode I, we see Qui-Gon Jinn , Padme and Jar Jar Binks walking through the streets and Jar Jar letting himself be tempted by the tip of his tongue by food stalls in the Mos Espa market. In Episode II, we find these same settings during Anakin's visit to Watoo.