Tozeur;Chebika, Tamerza, Mides & Ong El Jemal

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Today checked out the town of Tozeur and some of the ancient berber villages which are set amongst beautiful Mountain Oasis settings near Tozeur.

Chebika is really pretty with a narrow gorge with Waterfalls and a spring and also has fantastic views across the Oasis.

The old walled town of Tamerza in the Mountains has a great rugged setting and is one of the most photographed in Tunisia.

Mides is known for its stunning gorges thorugh the mountains and has been used as a movie set for vairous movies such as the English Patient and Star Wars. You can walk through the canyon but the climb down would be a challenge.

We next headed off to Ong El Jemal which means 'Neck of the Camel" and is an unusual rock formation which looks like a camel. The 4 x 4 journey to get here was tough but great fun there had been rain in previous weeks which made the tracks difficult especially going over the steep dunes but if you like four wheel driving it is a blast....even more so when your driver likes going fast!

Next off to see Mos Espa.........a very well preserved Star Wars Set - Sarth Maul's lookout in Phantom Menace, lots of pod race scenes etc. It is one of the best to see in Tunisia for Star Wars film buffs!

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Photos

Chebika
Overlooking the Palmerie and the Chot El-Gharsa

Chebika
A narrow gorge through the Mountain with small waterfalls and spring

Tamerza
Old Walled Town of Tamerza

Mides
The old town of Mides, only 6kms from the Algerian Border, it is perched high above the gorge. This was the site for filming some scenes from the English Patient and Pod Race scenes in Star Wars

Tozeur
Intricate Brickwork in old Medina in Tozeur

Tozeur Caleche
A Caleche ride through the oasis in Tozeur.

Onboard the Lezard Rouge
Travelling through the Gorges onboard the Lezard Rouge is a fantastic experience