where is the best place to see sand desert in tunisia? how far is it from tunis?

The Sahara is in the South of Tunisia. Toezer is on the outskirts of the Sahara and is a very beautiful city. It is also close to Ong Jemel - one of the filming locations for Star Wars. You need a 4X4 to get there though, but it is well worth it.

If you are looking for a place to stay in the actual Sahara, there is an absolute gorgeous hotel in Ksar Ghilane called Pansea Ksar Ghilane. It is nestled in an oasis inside the Sahara. Instead of being a conventional hotel, it is a series of 60 tents set up, all with air conditioning/heating, private bathroom, but no tv or telephones in the tents. This is probably about a 8-10 hour drive south of Tunis.

http://www.pansea.com/eng/ksar_infor.html

Which neighboring countries were you thinking about? There are only two direct neighboring countries- Algeria and Libya. If you are talking about countries close by, then Morocco is lovely and would be well worth a visit.

If you are asking if Tunisia is worth visiting - DEFINITELY!! Tunisia has a lot to offer! There are many things to see/do, and places to visit. It really depends on where you are looking to go and what you are wanting to do.

The country is so full of history (has been under the rule of Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Berbers, Ottomans, Beys, and French; played a significant part in WWII, was the center of the ancient world with Carthage as the capitol, etc) and it has so many beautiful places to visit! It is unlike any other Arab country in that is has a lot of greenery. There are also many historical ruins in just about every part of the country you go to.

The mountain region is breathtaking! There are fantastic views and an the atmosphere is reminiscent of an old town in Switzerland. Absolutely gorgeous! The coast is marvelous. The Sea is clear and picturesque. The midland and south are terrific because they offer you the chance to peek into a forgotten society - one that holds fast to tradition. I have been all over Tunisia and have visited most cities and have loved everyone because they each have their own special charm.

Here is a short description of the most popular tourist destinations:

The Isle of Djerba is popular because of it's seclusion from the mainland, it's quiet and calm atmosphere, and the fact that one of the Star Wars set is on the island. Definitely a favorite for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of busy life and enjoy peace, quiet, great beaches, and nature.

Hammamet & Yassmine Hammamet (same city, but divided into two parts) is popular because it is calm, quiet, yet has a great nightlife and wonderful beaches.

Sousse (a lot of people think of Port el Kantaoui) is great because it offers lovely beaches but is still very much a bustling city with lots of shopping, food, and fun.

Monastir is another popular destination because the city is very calm and quiet with gorgeous beaches, a few good restaurants, and is only 30mins from Sousse. It is particularly nice for those who want peace and quiet during the day but want to be close to good nightlife.

From any of these popular destinations, most hotels will offer you a chance to take an excursion to see other cities and sights.

Some popular excursions include:

*The ancient ruins of Carthage

*The Multiple Star Wars movie sets

*Matmata -a UNESCO world heritage site preserved for it's underground houses

*El Jem -houses the largest in tact Romen Coliseum outside of Italy

*Toezer -famous for it's use of yellow bricks and a filming location for The English Patient

*The Sahara

If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.

Deserts are quite simply locations in which there may be little or no existence related to the leisure of the continent (or planet if you happen to desire to incorporate the deep ocean that is a wilderness as such a lot ocean existence lives within the most sensible few hundred metres and across the edges). Sand will get wherever it's by way of certainly one of 2 approaches both wind shipping or water shipping. In deserts it is wind shipping that is why the grains of sand in a wilderness are very exclusive from the ones on a seaside or beneath the ocean. Geologists determine aolian (wilderness) sandstones by way of the truth that the grains are opaque because of their sand-blasted floor. Deserts have a tendency to be locations in which there may be little water and accordingly there may be plenty of abrasion and sediment shipping by way of winds.