The Edge of the Sahara

February 26, 2020

Star Wars film buffs can travel to the film locations of several Star Wars movies with a combined resort stay at the new Anantara Tozeur Resort. The luxury resort opened this past December in Tunisia and sits on the edge of the Sahara Desert.  Experience their Tatooine Journey package to the city of Tataouine — the two are spelled slightly differently, but the fictional planet of Tatooine took its name from the real city — located a few hours from the resort. On route, drive through the landscapes of Ong Jemel, which translates to “the neck of the camel” in Tunisian and which served as the setting for scenes from Episode One. Also visit the Mides Canyon, seen in the original trilogy, followed by refreshments in the village of Chebika and a stop into the Chott el Djerid, the largest salt lake in the Sahara Desert, a location from the original trilogy. Your children can don a cape and laser sword at the nearby film set for a fun photo shoot. At the resort, your family can enjoy several dining options including a Berber desert dining experience, spa, supervised children’s program, tennis, gym with yoga studio, cooking classes, pools, cultural activities and more!  The resort showcases 93 rooms and villas with up to 3 bedrooms.  Perfect for large family groups.