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Tozeur is an oasis on the edge of the Sahara, surrounded by a magnificent palm grove that is around 1000 ha wide. This Tunisian city is situated 450 km to the southwest of the country's capital, Tunis, and on the edge of Chott El-Djerid. Tozeur's characteristic architecture features pretty white brick houses and geometric patterns.

Flights Lyon (LYS) - Tozeur (TOE)

Book a Lyon - Tozeur flight from Lyon-Saint Exupery

Tunisair offers direct flights to Tozeur departing from Lyon.

Prepare your trip to Tozeur

Travel formalities

To get to Tozeur, a valid passport is both required and sufficient for European Union residents. A French national ID card is tolerated if the trip is part of a package deal organized by a travel agency (hotel and flight). A visa is necessary if the trip is going to last more than three months, as well as for non-European Union residents, such as Australians or South Africans, who can obtain visas at one of the Tunisian border crossings.
 

Tozeur Airport Services

Arrival services:

  • A foreign exchange counter is available to arriving passengers so they can change currencies. The local currency is the Tunisian dinar.
  • Several car rental companies have counters at Tozeur-Nefta airport: Rent a car, Avis, as well as Europcar.

​Departure services:

  • Passengers can grab something to eat or drink at the various bars and restaurant areas within the main hall. In the event of a flight cancellation or of significant delays, several hotels are located near the airport.
  • Passengers will find two kinds of shops inside the airport: those offering tax-free products (perfumes, liquor, etc.) within the Duty Free area, and those selling local artisan products in the main hall.
  • The airport's toilets have a special baby and young children changing area.
     

Getting from the airport to Tozeur

The airport is located 4.5 km away from the city of Tozeur. To get there:

  • There are taxis available to passengers. The trip takes 10 to 15 minutes.
  • There are shuttles connecting Tozeur to Tunisia's big cities, particularly Tunis, which can be reached in 7 hours.

Useful information about Tozeur

Weather

Essentials

Distance

1340 km

Flight duration

02:20

Local time

01:09

Jet lag

-1 h

Currency

Tunisian dinar

Language

Arab

Localisation

Latitude : 33.9353377
Longitude : 8.1114654

4 Reasons to go to Tozeur

1. Exploring the city's souks

Located in the city center, Tozeur's souks are a must-see. There, you can soak in some typically Tunisian, oriental scents, which emanate out from the spice vendors' stalls in particular. These will delight not only your nose and your taste buds, but also your eyes, with their thousand and one colors. Never let this to make you forget to bargain, though.

2. Visit the Dar Cheraït museum

Opened in 1990, this museum showcases a typical bourgeois residence, with the various rooms that comprise it. Mannequins in traditional garb are used to recreate scenes from daily life. It is advised to go there in the evening, to enjoy an otherworldly atmosphere that is reminiscent of the thousand and one nights. Renditions of the most famous tales are, in fact, performed there. 

3. Stroll down Habib-Bourguiba Avenue

Habib-Bourguiba Avenue is the city's main artery. It owes its name to Tunisia's former president. The city's main stores, cafes, and restaurants can all be found there, along with the magnificent El-Ferdous mosque, a stunning example of local architecture, with its ocher-colored bricks and geometric patterns.

4. Climbing aboard the Red Lizard Train

Climbing aboard the Red Lizard Train will take you back to the 1900s when it started running. Furbished as it used to be (woodwork, leather lounges, lounge car), this train runs the line that goes from Metlaoui to a phosphate mine. The line crosses the Seldja Gorge, in a setting of striated rocks and streams that transport green clay. Duration of the trip: 1h45.

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