The name Tataouine will certainly be familiar to most visitors; it is the name given to the fictitious home planet of Luke Skywalker, the hero of the Star Wars movie series. If you remember what that planet looked like, you will not be surprised at the deep south Tunisian city’s appearance. The town is the largest and most important market place in the region, and Mondays and Thursdays are the big market days. When you tire of the shopping, take a walk out to the kasr, where you can get the best view of the city and the surrounding area. Be careful at the kasr – the structure is old and some parts may trip a visitor.
If you would like to experience some of the native Berber villages, Tataouine is a good hub for doing so. You can easily rent a taxi to take you to the nearby villages. Be sure to negotiate a price before leaving. When you return in the evening, many cafes stay open late and provide for excellent people-watching, if a limited nightlife. Cheap Tataouine hotels are not difficult to find, and the best budget hotels in Tataouine can be found on EasyToBook.com.