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Stories from the oasis

Places, dates, farm life and traditions of the Tozeur region. Search, filter by topic, and share what you like.

15 articles

Products & traditions

From fruit to leaves: every part of the palm has a use in the oasis.

November 7, 2026

Farm life

Fodder, manure, water and shade: why an oasis farm works best when everything feeds everything.

November 7, 2026

Products & traditions

A sweet, milky drink taken from the heart of the palm.

November 6, 2026

Dates

Amber, translucent and honey-sweet: what makes Deglet Nour special, and why the oasis of Tozeur suits it so well.

November 6, 2026

Products & traditions

Salted, clarified butter with a rustic, strong flavour, made to keep for a long time.

November 5, 2026

Farm life

Dhafria is a farm project in the Tozeur region of southern Tunisia. This blog follows the palms, the animals, the water and the people.

November 5, 2026

Products & traditions

Rob (also robb, dibs or date molasses) is a natural syrup made by cooking and reducing dates.

November 4, 2026

Places

Geometric patterns in pale brick, narrow covered alleys and a 14th-century medina.

November 4, 2026

Places

The Sahara’s largest salt lake, with mirages, coloured pools and white crystals.

November 3, 2026