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Tozeur is a good place to explore the surrounding oasis towns from. However the four wheel drive tours all set off at the same time in the afternoon so these tranquil places can become traffic jams for short periods each day. Go in the morning.

These oasis towns are in some of the most beautiful landscapes in the southwest and the views from the road going over the mountains are stunning.

Chebika is a small oasis in a narrow gorge in a beautiful location looking out over a dry plain. The old abandoned village is on the hillside above the gorge and the palms.

View of Chebika oasis

Chebika village

The road onwards over the mountains provides views of Algeria and the desert.


Tamerza is a large abandoned town which is now used for making films. The town was damaged in flash floods which can occur in the region and relocated on higher ground. 

View of Tamerza deserted oasis

The other attraction here are the cascades outside the town that feed the oasis.

Tamerza spring

Mides is almost on the Algerian border. The village is on the mountainside surrounded by deep canyons on three sides which provided excellent natural defences. It is still a working oasis.

Mides gorge

   
 
 

 
 

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