Your first stop is ong jemel, literally neck of the camel, a rock formation that appears remarkably like a headless camel. Tunisia travel guide and tour guide 2019 kristina caunerova. Star wars tour tunisia lonely planet forum thorn tree. But all those exotic planets from the movies were filmed on earth, specifically tunisia. There are plenty of tours to visit the locations and advice on how to get there. The tunisian town of matmata, better known as luke skywalkers home on planet tatooine, was once swarmed by star wars fans. Stroll through vibrant, narrow lanes and alleys of tunis, kairouan and sousse and breathe in the atmosphere of these ancient market places. The tour operator dropped me off and then i had a lazy day at the pool before flying back to poland. Explore the labyrinth of ancient ksours by day or spend an exciting night in a troglodyte hotel.
Discover the best tunisia travel guides in best sellers. On the trail of star wars locations in tunisia boutique. The only drawback is the amount of driving you would do daily. Head to the coastal town of ajim to see the buildings used for the exterior shots of the mos eisley cantina, visited by luke skywalker and obi wankenobi in star wars episode iv. Discover leftover star wars sets in tozeur, tunisia. The family adventure projects kirstie pelling has some ideas for enjoying the buzz in a galaxy not too. If you are a fan of the star wars movies then you will remember the beautiful buildings and planets that made the film such a hit, what many dont realize is that four of the star wars movies were partially filmed in tunisia, taking advantage of the natural beauty and magnificent historical buildings which are on display for you to explore today. Star wars fans restore luke skywalkers tunisia ranch. First introduced in 1977 by director george lucas, the skywalker saga transformed picturesque southern tunisia into the home of luke skywalker, jedi master. As the 40 th anniversary of george lucas first blockbuster approaches, a new star wars movie is in edit while former film locations are still enjoying a tourist influx and new attractions are being launched. But for any star wars fan hoping to follow in han solo or chewbaccas footsteps, nowhere else can compete with southern tunisia, where scenes from 5 out of the 6 films were shot. Get in touch with us to arrange the perfect tunisia star wars tour for you. How to visit the star wars set locations in tunisia foxnomad. Visiting the star wars sets in tunisias sahara desert.
Buildings from the fictional planet of tatooine still litter the tunisian desert. Tunisia road trip star wars and film locations in tunisia. Im totally in the same boat, female, would be travelling with another female, would absolutely love to do the star wars tour next year for my 30th birthday in may. Standing in the actual boonta eve podracing arena, youll almost hear the crowd roar as anakin skywalkers pod racer speeds over the finishing line. Although episodes i and iv of the star wars saga were filmed extensively in tunisia, none of the filming occurred in or around tunis. Now, the town a waystation for jihadists crossing the tunisialibya border. Due to seasonality, and taxes prices of the tour are subject to change without due notice. Only 80 miles south of sicily, tunisia is roughly the size of the uk, but offer a warm mediterranean climate in the north and a sahara heat in the south. Your first stop will be medenine, to begin the visits of the slave quarters row, and where anakin and shmi lived. We have a star wars tunisia tour that will take star wars fans to visit all of the star wars film locations in tunisia plus amazing historical and cultural sites over one week. Tunisia uses star wars to rescue tourism newscomau. The star wars films used southern tunisia as their dusty backdrop, borrowing heavily from traditional berber fashion and architecture. Four of the star wars movies were partially filmed in southern tunisia the planet tatooine in the movies and the good thing is that many of the locations are still in relative good state. Its a dream of mine to travel to tunisa to view the 1977 star wars set.
You might have to move to tatooine if you want to escape star wars this year. My tour of the original star wars sets in tunisia topmiles. Star wars set in tunisia has come under siege by terrorist group isis george lucas filmed several past star wars films in the tunisian town of tataouine. A manual of arabic as spoken in tunisia for travelers and students explore tunisias culture through its language 1. One thing that is fascinating when you visit these locations is that the majority of the population have never seen the movies. Apr 01, 2015 when you talk star wars, most people think of galaxies far far away.
My alma mater uses them regularly to schedule student trips. Travelers are making the pilgrimage to see the ancestral home of the skywalker family. Once production of the movies was done, george lucas and his production staff decided to leave the sets as they were, in the southern deserts of the country. Its time to meet the real star of your favorite star wars films. The troglodyte courtyards and buildings are inspired by the famous troglodyte houses of matmata. Nov 01, 20 the tunisian town of matmata, better known as luke skywalkers home on planet tatooine, was once swarmed by star wars fans.
In matmata, the hotel sidi driss was used for interior scenes, so you can sleep in luke skywalkers underground home or take a seat in the lars family dining room. If you are interested in the star wars tour, our travel experts are happy to assist you to plan your tunisia tour. Dec 03, 2015 the dramatic ravine, half an hour east of the city of tozeur, southwest tunisia, featured in so many scenes of the original film that the 1977 crew termed it star wars canyon. To begin your journey to a galaxy far far away, you will travel via a bumpy road built by george lucas team. When you talk star wars, most people think of galaxies far far away. Star wars abandoned tunisian locations in pictures. Mar 25, 2015 star wars set in tunisia has come under siege by terrorist group isis george lucas filmed several past star wars films in the tunisian town of tataouine. This includes visiting the cantina, seeing obiwan kenobis home on djerba island, taking a hike in star wars canyon, walking through the streets of mos espa, visiting luke skywalkers home, plus more. Talking about darth maul, his landing site is not much farther, at gps coordinates 34 057. This site, used in star wars to depict the fictitious planet tatooine, actually lies in the heart of the desert, a couple of miles away from tozeur.
And as the fog continues to lift after the jarring events of 2015, theres never been a better time to experience it. But now the otherworldly landscape is devoid of tourists. Im off on a very quick 2day road trip to explore some of the hidden gems of tunisia. Our page aims to gather and inform tunisian star wars fans, and communicate with other ones all over the world. After living out your star wars fantasies, you will drive through the desert and witness the sunset before continuing on to the beautiful oasis of nefta. Tunisia and its unique landscapes provided many of the scenes for the star wars films. However, there is one distinctive building in the tunis skyline that has a clear star wars connection. Although the scene where brian joined the peoples front of judea was actually filmed at the roman theatre in carthage. Feb 02, 2016 parts of original star wars trilogy and prequels were filmed across parts of tunisia. Star wars desert rave in tunisia al jazeera america.
Ong jemal mos espa site nefta you will be picked up from your tozeur accommodation after lunch time. Continue to ksar ouled soltane, the bestpreserved ksar in southern tunisia. Not far from some of the best beaches in the mediterranean, youll recognise the ancient ribat of monastir from many films, including the life of brian and jesus of nazareth. Just leave some time to feel the force of a chilled glass of tunisian wine or local beer in the star wars. Stayed in the riu palm azur on djerba basecamp, but left the the island to visit matmata, chenini, ksour region, medinene, tatouine and the ksar ouled. Lunch at hotel sidi driss, visit of troglodyte houses, this is where the troglodyte dwellings are located.
Star wars film locations in tunisia mosaic north africa. Popular tunisia books showing 150 of 539 the pillar of salt paperback by. From the sundrenched beaches of the north to the unforgiving desert of the south, and with desolate, lunar landscapes in between, tunisia has quite the unique allure. Parts of original star wars trilogy and prequels were filmed across parts of tunisia. Its not often you can clock roman ruins this grand, seaside living this perfect, and medieval towns this. The area around tataouine was once a backdrop for star wars. Please consult with the operator directly for the recent price. Tunisia is only a two and a half hour flight from london and so it has been a destination for british travellers for years. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. However i am a female and would be traveling alone. Later films were shot in tunisia and some fans have even gone so far as to restore characters homes, like luke skywalkers house pictured below. Apr 30, 2014 tunisia s national tourism office is collaborating with the local star wars fan club to hold a convention starting on wednesday in the country, which boasts sets from the popular science fiction.
Star wars fans dressed as their favourite character on avenue habib bourguiba in tunis. Hotel sidi driss should be on the map for every hardcore star wars fan. Mar 27, 2015 star wars shooting locations, tunisia. He has been chosen and has agreed to direct the seventh installment of the star wars series. Ive never seen anyone post pictures or talk much about the filming locations used in the star wars ewok adventures tv movies.
Tunisia star wars locations and sites tunisia, tn, north africa whilst so many families and tourists come to tunisia for its beautiful beaches and organised beach resorts, the country is also visited by a steady stream of diehard star wars enthusiasts. There are in total 9 star wars sites in tunisia where the films were shot and many of the decors are still where they were left. Begin the day by traveling over the roman causeway connecting djerba island to the mainland. Star wars sets are safe from isis, say tunisian officials. When the star wars films began they chose turkey and its fairy chimneys for the futuristic backdrop of the science fiction films. R2d2 tunisias landscape and subterranean dwellings have made it ideal for filming our star wars movies. Tunis the sandcrawler by gus lopez photography by gus lopez. This concludes your trip trough tunisia when it comes to the star wars shooting locations. Please note the tour price reflected on the brochure is subject to change. Star wars set in tunisia has come under siege by terrorist.
A recent cnn news report suggested the area of tunisia where george lucas filmed star wars was under threat from isis fighters travelling to libya. Located just off tunisias southern coast, djerba island is home to several star wars locations. Jul 12, 2012 the 42yearold banker has experience in the region. Tunisia came under french rule in the 1880s, and gained independence in 1956. Star wars nostalgia in southern tunisia the national. Tunisias national tourism office is collaborating with the local star wars fan club to hold a convention starting on wednesday in the country, which boasts sets from the popular science fiction.
Although star wars was set in a galaxy far, far away, many exotic scenes were filmed a mere three hours flight from the uk. Abrams, the emmyawardwinning creator of tvs lost and director of 2009s star trek movie. This star wars tour will take you to visit unforgettable star wars film locations throughout tunisia. As such, it is considered a part of the muslim and arab world. It was one of the most successful series ever, and viewers enjoyed being taken to a galaxy far, far away, where everything was different. Overall, i really did enjoy my star wars tour, especially my visit to the lars homestead.
The dramatic ravine, half an hour east of the city of tozeur, southwest tunisia, featured in so many scenes of the original film that the 1977 crew termed it star wars canyon. One of the most famous destinations for visitors to tunisia is the village of matmata, where the opening scenes of star wars were filmed. The town, called tatooine in the film, is actually tatouine. And so began my pilgrimage to the star wars set in tunisia, combining two of my favourite things films and travel. For star wars fans frustrated at being stuck on planet earth, tunisia offers the perfect holiday destination as this is the location immortalised on screen as tatooine, the home planet of anakin. The following pictures were taken by jeanchristophe quenot, w ho very recently had a chance to visit some of the locations in tunisia where many of the tatooine sequences in star wars 1977 and star wars. Leftover star wars sets tozeur, tunisia atlas obscura. It is the place where many of the most memorable scenes of the saga were filmed, and fans will no doubt recognize luke. Discover the star wars setting tunisia this site, used in star wars to depict the fictitious planet tatooine, actually lies in the heart of the desert, a couple of miles away from tozeur. After this, you will return to tozeur in time for dinner. Feel free to let me know if you would like to add an extra day with a night in a desert camp in the sahara desert.
Mar 27, 2015 a recent cnn news report suggested the area of tunisia where george lucas filmed star wars was under threat from isis fighters travelling to libya but officials have denied there is any danger. Star wars abandoned tunisian locations in pictures film. Jan 28, 20 the immense popularity of the star wars series has resulted an another film now being planned by j. The area seen in them definitely looks like the hills and forests around marin county and thats what the filming location is listed as in imdb. This monument is the largest roman monument left in africa.
Star wars filming sets in matmata, tunisia promotes desert. The best option to visit the mos espa set is to take a tunisia star wars day tour from tozeur with a guide. It is rare to find someone over the age of 20 who has not seen the original star wars movies. Tunisians call the place where the festival is being held ong jemal neck of the camel, near the villages of nefta and tozeur, which lie on the edge of the. It has a lunar landscape and cave dwellings that attract tourists from around the world, and not only film fans. This is a mountain range called oung jamel, also known as camel rock. It makes sense that they wouldnt stray too far away from skywalker ranch also since they would have had a limited budget. It is also possible to take a 7day star wars tour which includes all of the most important locations, and also allows visitors to take in important world heritage sites in tunisia like kairouan and the medina of tunis. Hi me and partner are coming to tunisia in july for his 40th and he is a proper star wars fan and we wanted to visit where the film was filmed but struggling to pre book before we come as i wanted to go on the 16 th july as thats his actual birthday wondered if you could advise im actually 29 weeks pregnant as well when we come.
Star wars tour morocco tours, tunisia tours, algeria tours. Id say at least 80% of the tour was driving from one place to another. Theyve sat there ever since, threatened occasionally by the surrounding sands but still accessible to tourists. Wars and conflicts of tunisia xyzihs snippettextwhiteleaderboardbanner tunisia is a north african nation whose arabicspeaking people are largely muslim. Hotel sidi driss matmatatalqadimal, tunisia atlas obscura. Get transported to luke skywalker s planet in matmata where the star wars movie was filmed. Aug 31, 2011 some of the tunisian locations used in the star wars films. Tunisian star wars town now features in isis battle cnn. Albert memmi shelved 18 times as tunisia avg rating 3. Tunisia star wars tour tunisia message board tripadvisor.
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