Experience Star Wars Adventure in Real Life with Our Unique Tour!
Explore Tataouine, the town that inspired the name of the planet Tatooine in Star Wars.
Although Tataouine wasn't a major filming location for the saga, its surroundings are filled with authentic settings that greatly influenced George Lucas.
This tour will take you to the Ksour of Médenine and Ouled Soltane, actual locations used as sets in the Star Wars films. You can relive iconic scenes, such as Anakin’s arrival in the storm and his farewell to Shmi.
But that's not all!
Our itinerary will also allow you to discover other impressive sites in southern Tunisia, such as the mountain oases near Tozeur, Chebika, Tamerza, and the Midès canyon.
You will be amazed by the desert landscapes and troglodyte houses of Matmata, adding a touch of magic to your Star Wars tour.
Join us for an unforgettable trip to a galaxy far, far away.
Ksar Ouled Soltane:
Recognizable at a glance, Ksar Ouled Soltane is a fortified Arab granary used as a slave quarters in Tatooine by George Lucas. Remarkably preserved, this ksar is among the most beautiful in the country and remains a hidden gem for many tourists.
Ksar Hadada:
Ksar Hadada also served as a backdrop for the slave quarters of Mos Espa.
This is where the memorable scene was filmed where Qui-Gon Jinn contacts Obi-Wan Kenobi to ask him to analyze the midichlorian count in Anakin's blood, as well as the scene where Shmi, Anakin’s mother, reveals that her son has no father.
Matmata and Uncle Owen's House:
Matmata is a unique destination, famous for its troglodyte dwellings. These homes, primitive yet fascinating, are either underground or carved into the mountainside. Thanks to their construction in the rock, they provide a cool space despite the intense outside heat.
It is in Matmata that the Sidi Driss Hotel served as the set for Uncle Owen’s house in 1976 and again in 2000.
Still in operation, the Sidi Driss Hotel welcomes fans for visits, offering an exclusive look at the Star Wars legacy.
The hotel is divided into five courtyards, with the fifth aptly named the "Star Wars courtyard." This is where the dining room of the Lars homestead and the main courtyard of the house were filmed.
Sidi Bouhlel Canyon:
This magnificent canyon served as the backdrop for the Jundland Wastes.
It is here that Luke and C-3PO find R2-D2 before being attacked by the Tatooine scavengers, the Jawas, and rescued by Uncle Ben.
In Episode I, it is from the cliffs of this canyon that the hidden Jawas shoot during the podrace.
Sidi Bouhlel Canyon is an incredibly beautiful natural landscape worth visiting even outside the Star Wars context.
Chott el-Gharsa Mos Espa:
Chott el-Gharsa houses an entire district of Mos Espa, the Tatooine village where Anakin works in Episode I.
This set, entirely created for the saga, is located in the middle of the desert.
In Episode I, we see Qui-Gon Jinn, Padme, and Jar Jar Binks strolling through the streets, and Jar Jar is tempted by the food stalls in the Mos Espa market.
In Episode II, these sets reappear during Anakin's visit to Watto.
This tour is also offered as a 3 1/2-day version with Star Wars filming locations in Djerba.
The Main Star Wars Filming Locations in Tunisia:
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Djerba Ajim (Mos Eisley - Episode IV)
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Djerba Ajim (Ben's House - Episode IV)
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Djerba Sidi Jemour (Anchorhead, Mos Eisley - Episode IV)
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Ksar Hadada (Mos Espa - Episode I)
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Ksar Médenine (Mos Espa - Episode I)
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Ksar Ouled Soltane (Mos Espa - Episode I)
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Sidi Driss Hotel, 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 (Dune Sea - 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)
Each location has its charm and unique place in the saga.
Whether you are a die-hard Star Wars fan or a lover of natural landscapes, Tunisia offers an unforgettable journey tracing the steps of this legendary saga.
