FamxplorSidi Bouhlel Canyon
What to expect
Sidi Bouhlel Canyon, also known as the 'Star Wars Canyon', is a ravine near the town of Tozeur in Tunisia. It is famous for being a filming location for several movies, including Star Wars: A New Hope, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and The English Patient. The canyon features a unique landscape with rocky formations and a scenic view, making it a popular destination for fans of the movies and nature enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the canyon and see the exact locations where iconic scenes were filmed, such as the kidnapping of R2-D2 and the rescue of Luke Skywalker by Obi-Wan Kenobi. The canyon is also home to a marabout, a shrine built to honor a holy man, which gives the canyon its name
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Tunisia - The family road trip from Djerba to Tunis across the Sahara Desert with Star Wars, canyons and culture
Activities: We went to the Sidi Bouhlel Canyon, also known as Star Wars Canyon, and saw where the Podraces were filmed
Highlights: The kids recognized the filming location from Star Wars. "It brought us on the road, which brought us further in the Sahara Atlas Mountains." ✨