Car Rental at Tozeur-Nefta Airport (TOE) — Gateway to the Sahara

Tozeur is one of the most captivating destinations in North Africa, a desert oasis city sheltered beneath more than 200,000 date palms — one of the largest palm groves in the world. The old medina, known as the Ouled el Hadef quarter, is a living museum of unique yellow brick architecture with intricate geometric patterns adorning every facade. Just 24 km away, the town of Nefta is home to the remarkable Corbeille, a natural palm-filled crater that feels like a hidden world. Beyond the palms lies Chott el Jerid, the largest salt lake in the Sahara at over 5,000 km², famous for its extraordinary mirages and surreal landscape that stretches to the horizon.

Film lovers make the pilgrimage to Ong Jmal, about 35 km from Tozeur, where the Star Wars Mos Espa set still stands amid the dunes — one of the most photogenic locations in Tunisia. The mountain oases of Tamerza, Chebika, and Mides offer a dramatic contrast: waterfalls cascading through desert canyons, abandoned Berber villages perched on cliff edges, and hiking trails through landscapes that feel like another planet. An SUV is strongly recommended for reaching these sites, as some approach roads are unpaved.

Further south, Douz — the "Gateway to the Sahara" — is the starting point for camel treks into the Grand Erg Oriental, overnight desert camps under billion-star skies, and the famous Festival of the Sahara held each December. Most visitors reach Tozeur by driving from Tunis (450 km, 5 hours) or Djerba (350 km, 4.5 hours), making a rental car absolutely essential for exploring the region at your own pace. With paved highways connecting all major airports to Tozeur, and desert tracks leading to unforgettable sites beyond, a car gives you the freedom to experience the Sahara on your own terms.