Tozeur and around: 8 places not to miss

Tozeur is the gateway to the Sahara, and the region around it packs oases, canyons and film sets into just a few days. Here is our short list.

1. The Ouled el Hadef old town

A 14th-century medina of pale brick patterns and covered alleys. Read more

2. The Palmeraie

One of the largest date palm oases in the world, best explored by carriage or bicycle.

3. Dar Cheraït museum

A museum in a palace-like building, with pottery, jewellery, costumes and a gallery.

4. Chott el Djerid

The largest salt lake in the Sahara, with mirages and coloured pools. Read more

5. Nefta and the Corbeille

A palm grove of about 25 hectares inside a hollow in the town. Read more

6. Ong Jmal and Mos Espa

The camel-neck rock and the Star Wars set near Nefta. Read more

7. Chebika

A hanging mountain oasis with a waterfall. Read more

8. Tamerza and Mides

Waterfalls, an old village and a canyon near the Algerian border. Read more