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Tatooine is real. Follow in the footsteps of Star Wars™ across Tunisia’s legendary filming locations, from Matmata to the desert landscapes of Nefta.

DAY 1 — FROM DJERBA TO THE DAHAR

Djerba → Sidi Jmour — Your Tatooine Story Begins

Head to Sidi Jmour, on the wild western coast of Djerba. This quiet seaside setting was used in Star Wars: A New Hope — your journey into Tatooine begins here.Take a moment to explore the site, breathe in the sea air and imagine this peaceful corner of Tunisia transformed into a galaxy far, far away.

Ksar Ouled Soltane — Enter Another World

The road now takes you deep into southern Tunisia.

Arrive at Ksar Ouled Soltane, where hundreds of years of Berber history are written into towering rows of ancient ghorfas. Walk between the old granaries, discover hidden corners and let the architecture transport you somewhere that feels strangely familiar.

Not a movie set. Something better: the real Tunisia that makes Tatooine feel believable.

Douiret — Into the Dahar

Continue through the dramatic landscapes of the Dahar Mountains to Douiret, an ancient Berber village carved into the mountainside.

Explore its old troglodyte homes and winding paths, meet the landscape at your own pace and discover a side of Tunisia far beyond the usual tourist trail.

As the afternoon light begins to fade, continue to Kenza Chenini, your traditional mountain retreat for the night.

Slow down, enjoy a traditional Tunisian dinner and watch the Dahar turn golden as the stars begin to appear above you.

Overnight at Kenza Chenini.

DAY 2 — FROM THE BERBER MOUNTAINS TO LUKE'S HOME

Ksar Hadada → Matmata → Sidi Driss → Tamezret → Douz

After breakfast, continue deeper into the world of Tatooine.

Ksar Hadada — Another Tatooine Location

Visit Ksar Hadada, an impressive fortified village built around traditional ghorfas.

The location was used in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace as part of the Mos Espa slave-quarter setting.

Walk through the ancient structures and imagine the location transformed into the streets of Tatooine.

Matmata — Discover Life Underground

Continue to Matmata, famous for its traditional troglodyte homes.

Step inside a real underground home and discover how families have adapted to life in the desert.

Meet local people and enjoy a warm Tunisian welcome with rosemary tea, fresh bread, olive oil and honey.

Hotel Sidi Driss — Welcome to Luke's Home

Now for one of the biggest Star Wars moments of the journey.

Visit Hotel Sidi Driss, the legendary filming location of the Lars Homestead, Luke Skywalker's home.

Explore its famous underground courtyards and filming areas and take your best photographs.

The location was used in the original Star Wars film and later returned to the saga for Attack of the Clones.

Tamezret — A Berber Village Above the Desert

Continue to Tamezret, a beautiful Berber village overlooking the surrounding landscapes.

Discover its traditional architecture and local culture before continuing towards the Sahara.

Douz — Gateway to the Sahara

Arrive in Douz, the gateway to the Sahara.

After settling in, enjoy the desert atmosphere and choose your optional desert adventure.

Optional Desert Adventure

  Camel Ride — 50 minutes — €15/person
Enjoy a traditional camel ride across the desert landscapes.

  Quad Ride — 30 minutes — €30/person
Enjoy an adrenaline-filled quad ride across the Sahara.

Camel and quad rides are optional and available at an additional cost. They are not included in the tour price.

A Night Under the Stars

As night falls, leave the ordinary behind and experience the Sahara the way it should be experienced.

Watch the traditional preparation of bread baked in the sand, discover the secrets of nomad cooking and sit down to enjoy a delicious nomad-style dinner beneath the stars.

Surrounded by the silence of the desert and a sky full of stars, spend the night immersed in the magic of the Sahara.

Overnight in Douz. 

DAY 3 — CHASING TATOOINE TO MOS ESPA

Douz → Chott el Jerid → Lars Homestead → Sidi Bouhlel → Mos Espa → Chebika

Today is the grand finale of your Star Wars adventure.

Chott el Jerid — The Tatooine Horizon

Leave Douz behind and cross the extraordinary Chott el Jerid, Tunisia's vast salt lake.

Its endless salt flats, shimmering horizons and otherworldly colours create a landscape that feels far beyond Earth.

Stop for photographs, take in the silence and vastness, and let the landscape reveal why Tunisia became Tatooine.

Lars Homestead — Stand Where Luke Grew Up

Continue to the edge of the salt flats near Nefta, where one of the most recognizable sights in the Star Wars universe awaits.

Standing alone against the endless landscape is the iconic white-domed Lars Homestead — Luke Skywalker's childhood home.

This is the exterior of the Lars family home seen in Star Wars , filmed here on the Chott el Jerid. The location returned to the saga in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.

Stand beside the famous dome, take your photographs and look across the same extraordinary landscape that became one of Tatooine's most unforgettable horizons.

Sidi Bouhlel Canyon — Star Wars Canyon

Continue to Sidi Bouhlel Canyon, one of Tunisia's most iconic Star Wars filming locations.

Known among fans as Star Wars Canyon, its dramatic cliffs and narrow passages became part of several unforgettable Tatooine sequences.

Walk through the canyon, discover its hidden corners and experience the landscape where the world of Star Wars came to life.

4x4 Desert Adventure

From here, continue by 4x4 through the remote desert landscapes around Nefta. (Depending on weather and road conditions, a 4x4 may not be necessary unless requested. )

Leave the roads behind and venture deeper into the landscapes of Tatooine.

Mos Espa — Step Into Tatooine

Arrive at Mos Espa, the legendary Star Wars set near Nefta.

Built for Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace , the surviving set represents the Tatooine spaceport where Anakin Skywalker's story began.

Walk through its streets, discover the weathered domed buildings and stand among the remains of one of the most iconic film sets ever created.

This is the moment when the journey stops feeling like a tour — and starts feeling like you've actually stepped onto Tatooine.

Chebika — One Last Taste of Southern Tunisia

Continue to Chebika, a spectacular mountain oasis surrounded by dramatic desert landscapes.

Take a final walk through the oasis, enjoy the changing scenery and discover one last beautiful side of southern Tunisia before your Star Wars adventure comes to an end.

You came looking for Tatooine. You found it in Tunisia.

What's included?
    • Private transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour + professional driver
    • 4x4 desert transfer for off-road travel and access to desert locations
    • Professional licensed tour guide
    • 3 nights' accommodation as specified in the itinerary
    • Daily breakfasts and dinners
    • Entrance fees to the mentioned Star Wars filming locations and sites
    • Traditional Matmata welcome with rosemary tea, fresh bread, olive oil, and honey
    • Fuel, parking fees, and applicable road expenses
    Exclusions
      • International or domestic flights
      • Lunches
      • Personal expenses
      • Tips and gratuities
      • Drinks 
      • Camel ride – 50 minutes (€15/person)
      • Quad ride – 30 minutes (€30/person)
      • Any other optional activities not mentioned under “Included”
      • Any services not mentioned under “Included”
      Please note
        What to bring
          • Comfortable walking shoes suitable for desert terrain
          • Lightweight, breathable clothing
          • A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
          • A light jacket or warm layer for cooler desert evenings
          • A reusable water bottle
          • A camera or smartphone for the many Tatooine photo moments
          • Personal medication and essential toiletries
          • A small backpack for daily essentials
          • Cash for optional activities and personal expenses