Saharan Tourism in Tunisia

The desert is definitely one of the best places to visit once in a lifetime. You will get close to the hottest and driest places on earth with large tracks of sand that is clean, golden and welcoming.


Tunisian tourism gives the opportunity to visit new places,take wonderful pictures while sight seeing,sunbathe or relax on the sandy beaches and buy some souvenirs in the various coastal resorts where the beaches are 1,200 km.Besides,it can offer cultural awareness and commitment to environmental responsibility.It's up to you the tourist to choose the type of tourism that suits your interests and personality.

If you are not a typical lazy tourist who looks for coastal resorts where you could swim,lie on the beach, sunbathe and then enjoy the comfort of a luxurious hotel,if you are curious enough to discover new lifestyles,the desert is definitely one of the best places to visit once in a lifetime.You will get close to the hottest and driest places on earth with large tracks of sand that is clean, golden and welcoming.

What  are Tunisian Saharan tourism attractions?
-Oasis palm in the south are becoming better holiday resorts in different seasons thanks to the climate of Tunisia warm in winter and mild  in summer, due to its location between the sea on the one hand and the hills and mountains on the other hand.

-For instance the famous Chott el Djerid is the location for the film Star Wars and is generally the largest salt pan of Sahara. The Chott el Djerid is located in the southern Tunisia and has numerous picturesque cases to take a visit and have a sightseeing experience. Some of these beautiful Saharan towns and beautiful sites include those in Tamerza, Chebika,Douz, and Bled el Djerid .Those who get an opportunity to visit these sites during the month of December are met with opportunities of participating in Sahara Festivals which are much thrilling and entertaining.
-Do not miss camel trips across the desert as no vehicle will take you there but the diligent, patient and enduring desert ships(camels).You can take pictures of the Sahara desert while on top of a camel .
-You can also discover the traditional lifestyle of  tribal villages such as Matmata in the south of Tunisia.Today, Matmata is a popular tourist attraction, and most of the population lives on tourism and folklore exhibitions in their  underground troglodyte homes.
-The eye sees far on the treeless landscape, so taking walks at random with little fear of getting lost is the best touristic attraction thanks to the original sight of the terrain that is wrinkled like a lizard skin. You can follow dry river beds for a long way or decide to get a view and walk up and down the many ridges.
-Curiously enough you may pass green islands where farmers have flattened the ground to collect the infrequent rainfall for date trees.
You may be curious but not brave enough to run the risk of wasting your holiday limited time in    such an adventure. You may need some videos to see clearer.