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Commune and town in Kebili Governorate, Tunisia
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Douz is a small town in the south-central region of Tunisia. Referred to as the "Gateway to the Sahara", Douz is a popular destination for tourists looking to experience the desert, either by camel or four-wheel drive.
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A small but interesting collection portraying traditional Saharan life where the founder and curator, who's also a popular local poet, will courteously and patiently give you a fascinating tour of the collection. Open Tu-Su 9:30AM-4:30PM.
A vast dry salt lake with a thick crust of salt which sparkles in the sun. Look closely and you may see some mirages.
Reasonably priced, very clean and relaxed, with simpler rooms downstairs and en-suite rooms on the first-floor all around a cool, pretty courtyard for breakfast, snacks and games of chess.
By car, Douz is about 1hr30m drive west of Matmata on a good road, or 2hr to the east of Tozeur.
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