welcome to Tunisia! in this episode we're going on an adventure into the Sahara
Desert on the way we're gonna stop at Chott el Jerid -
I one of the largest salt flats in the world we're also going to
check out some of the most incredible riads and boutique hotels where we
get to experience the Tunisian hospitality firsthand let's go check it
out! صباح الخير from Tozeur - that's how
you say good morning in Arabic. These are the two your tiles famously
made here to keep the interior cool the first riad we check out is dar SATA
baya which has a beautiful atrium and rooftop deck midday call to prayer
Dhar sada Bayon Darlene's house sada madam Bey is the name even the name weak
it is derived from the Ottoman Empire Bayer is the wife of the bay thank you
beautiful Riyadh very picturesque one of the top reasons to visit Tunisia is the
cuisine in hospitality here we visit a local homestay where these ladies cook
for us a six-course authentic meal
salad you can only find it here
Tunisian pastry dish like cinnamon inside next we tried the staple of
Tunisian cuisine and the national dish couscous here it's prepared with two
different versions one with herbs and one with tomatoes two different types of
couscous
next we try the main course which is lamb tagine after dinner
we think our host Abdelfattah and his wife and enjoy some delicious mint tea
we tore the rest of the homestay including the kitchen where these
talented chefs cooked and prepared the six-course meal for us the home state
includes beautiful authentic accommodations and it's one of the best
ways to truly experience local culture
this homestay experience was one of the most immersive and memorable experiences
that we've had on a trip to Tunisia if you're interested in booking check the
link in the description below we traveled to the outskirts of tudjarow to
visit one of the most modern and eclectic desert hideaways called our
high
Wow
Dhar HI sits on the edge of a palm grove oasis called nefta the property is
also only 30 minutes away from the star wars film sets in the sahara now it's
time to go inside the suites where we check out the modern eclectic design
now we head to the second story of the hotel which includes a pool and if you
like this unique design as much as we do hit the thumbs up button down below the
property consists of 18 rooms each with its unique design concept in each facing
a different orientation either the village or desert
this unique experimental design hotel made us feel as if we've entered a
galaxy far far away after lounging at the hotel it was time to check out what
the Nefta desert Oasis has to offer palm tree juice
thank you it's just
it's really sweet kind of like sugarcane juice this is the panorama of the Oasis
and right there is dar high where we just were we check out the beautiful
panorama of the desert before heading back to to shore
our first stop is the medina of Tozier known for its traditional architecture
and beautiful Riyadh's recorded art oh sure
situated along the narrow streets of the medina is dart oh sure
outside it looks plain but inside it's filled with fountains and pools this is
a traditional guest house perfect for immersing yourself in the
local culture and exploring 2 years ancient medina and nearby sahara side
the riad we walk around the old medina known for its impressive brickwork and
beautiful mosques this medina dates back to the 14th century historically Tozier
was an important stopping point for caravans crossing the Sahara
so the reason for the double knockers is one is for the one is for the child some
of the most popular goods to buy here in the medina are the woven bags made of
palm the dates and tunisian carpets
we gear up for our desert adventure the next morning from two Jer we drive an
hour and a half to Tunisia's largest salt flat called shot el Jared the Salt
Lake is between 15 and 20 metres above sea level surface is over 7,000 square
kilometres which makes it the biggest Salt Lake in the Sahara Desert
in the world in the distance is a mirage it's not real water to add to the
mystique of this area it was also used as a famous Star Wars filming location
the exterior shots of Luke Skywalker's home was filmed right here in the middle
of the salt flats we had further down the road towards the Algeria border to
check out more of this desert landscape
they have toilets out here here we're only 150 kilometers from the Algeria
border and the lake has turned different colors from pink purple to greenish blue
salt has collected around the rim of the lake and looks like snow just when you
thought we were in the middle of nowhere we spotted some shops selling the salt
and also some mint tea and if you're looking for some salt for cooking salt
Bay's eat your heart out from here we continue our adventure further into the
Sahara Desert over here and these rock formations are made by the wind
this area is known as the Gateway to the Sahara and is an important stop for the
trans-saharan caravans
Going through the sand.
These are like hoodoos.
Trousers and shoes
Also very particular
Here Mike gets dressed in the traditional turban of the Sahara called a tagelmust which
prevents the wind-borne sand getting into your eyes are you stylish
that evening you check out one of the local cafes for some shisha to get some
welcome to tunisia comfy tourists while at hubbly bubbly we learn a little bit
of Arabic which is one of the oldest spoken languages in the world
in the official language of 22 countries including Tunisia the language is
written from right to left and just one change of the vowel mark can completely
change the meaning of the word
marhaban smoking we hope that you enjoyed this trip into the sahara desert
of tunisia the customs culture hospitality and cuisine of this region
are out of this world inshallah tunisia thumbs up and
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