| oves, natural springs and also for many other stunning views. It is also renowned for its world-famed dates. The remarkable architecture of Tozeur and the unique doors with two to three knockers have equally fascinated the tourists visiting the place. From visiting historical buildings to adventurous hot-air balloon tour, tourists visiting Tozeur has everything to enjoy.
 Ouled el-Hadef
Ouled el-Hadef is one of the most impressive living quarters that you can find in dessert region of Tunisia. Few houses in Ouled el-Hadef are from the 14th century and still have the grace similar to that period. Usually most of the houses are of two-storeys with windows made of mashrabiyya.
Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions
Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions is a mansion of a holy man and in the small rooms of Sidi Aissa’s you will find some decorative elements used to make the interiors of the house more beautiful. There are also old documents written in Arabic which describe the process of distribution of water between the houses.
Marabout of Sidi Aguili
The location of Marabout of Side Aguili is very fantastic. Historically or religiously, it is not very important. The place where it stands is very dramatic with a water canal making its way into the oasis gardens with multitude of flower bushes. It is a popular design in the postcards of Tozeur.
El Farkous Mosque
El Farkous Mosque is one of the notable mosques in Tozeur. It is rather a new mosque and takes the pride of featuring the highest minaret in Tozeur.
DarCherait Museum
Dar Cherait Museum is one of the best museums in whole of Tozeur. The entrance fee to the museum is comparatively higher to other museums. The museum perfectly showcases items which depict the life in Tozeur in its ordinary and prosperous times. more...
Village of Bled el-Haddar
Just 500 meters away from the main road of Tozeur is the village of Bled el-Haddar which forms to be the best part of the trip in the oasis. The most remarkable attraction of the village is the mosque and the minaret which stands on Roman foundations. Inside the mosque is a stone mihrab which was built by the craftsmen from Balearic Islands.
Marabout of Sidi Bou Lifa
Marabout of Sidi Bou Lifa is one of the most beautiful marabouts in Tunisia. The jujube tree which stands close to the tomb of Sidi Bou Lifa is said to have been planted by him.
Belvedere
Belvedere is in its early stage of development and the attempt is being made to carve out an image from a large boulder. The outcome of it is artistically fine and almost good to fascinate tourists. In the night the Belvedere is lighted to make it a pleasing attraction for the tourists.
Zoo and Garden
Past the Marabout of Sidi Bou Lifa is a zoo and garden where you can see some animals and flowers. The garden features many beautiful flowers and trees and usually Pheasants roam within the garden fearlessly. The zoo, though small has many interesting animals like baboons, lions, boars, snakes and camels.
The Oasis
The oasis in Tozeur covers an area of around 11 Sq. Km with small human settlements, small vegetation and numerous palm trees. The vegetation and the palm groove is watered by the around 200 springs. The region is not completely flat and is characterized by several tiny valleys and riverbeds.
Market Area
The market of Tozeur is one of the most colorful and attractive markets in Tunisia. The streets between the traditional houses form the main shopping areas in Tozeur. Over here, people can usually make purchase on rugs, baskets and other souvenirs from Sahara. |