Southern Tunisia stood in for the planet Tatooine in several Star Wars films. Its desert landscapes, cave dwellings and ksour were a perfect fit for George Lucas's universe.
In Matmata, the Sidi Driss hotel still houses the Skywalker family home. Near Tozeur and Nefta, the Mos Espa set still stands among the dunes, while Ksar Ouled Soltane near Tataouine inspired the town's buildings.
The best time to visit is autumn or spring, when the heat stays bearable. Pair it with a night in the desert for the full experience — our Tataouine and Deep South tours pass through several of these sites.