Tunisia is home to some of the most iconic filming locations from the Star Wars saga, making it a dream destination for fans of the franchise. The Tunisian desert served as the backdrop for Tatooine, the fictional desert planet that features prominently in several Star Wars films.
Top Star Wars Filming Locations in Tunisia
1. Matmata (Luke Skywalker’s Home)
Hotel Sidi Driss: This traditional troglodyte dwelling in Matmata served as Luke Skywalker’s home in A New Hope and Attack of the Clones.
Visitors can explore the unique underground structure and see props and decorations from the films.
2. Chott el Djerid (Tatooine’s Twin Suns)
The vast salt flats of Chott el Djerid provided the backdrop for Tatooine’s iconic twin sunsets.
A remote area near Nefta was used for scenes featuring the Lars homestead’s exterior.
3. Ong Jemel (Mos Espa)
Near the town of Nefta, Ong Jemel (“the Camel’s Neck”) is a rocky outcrop surrounded by dunes.
The nearby Mos Espa set features the Podrace arena, Qui-Gon Jinn’s meeting with Anakin Skywalker, and market scenes.
4. Ksar Ouled Soltane
This traditional Berber granary served as the location for Anakin Skywalker’s slave quarters in The Phantom Menace.
Its multi-storied, honeycomb-like structure is a striking example of local architecture.
5. Ksar Hadada
Another granary used for Anakin’s home, showcasing the unique style of ksour (plural of ksar) architecture.
6. Medenine
This bustling town features granaries that also served as filming locations for Tatooine scenes.
7. Ajim, Djerba (Cantina and Obi-Wan’s House)
The small fishing village of Ajim on the island of Djerba doubled as the Mos Eisley Cantina and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s home.
Fans can still recognize these spots despite minimal remains.