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Tozeur Oasis at the gateway to the desert
A warm sandy wind caresses your skin at the entrance of a beautiful and generous city : welcome in Tozeur . Located south of Tunisia , this small town stands in the middle of gorgeous palm groves where the desert ’ s cruelty is softened by the endlessly beautiful landscape .
A walk in the heart of the city Our walking tour starts at the centre of the old city of Tozeur . This particularly wellpreserved medina is also called the old Ouled el Hadef ’ s district . We admire the magnificent bricks , pieces of an exceptional architecture . It is possible to visit the factory that produces them . Furthermore , it has an incredible perimeter wall . You will be enchanted by the maze of narrow streets . At the bend of a path , you will see one of the oldest and most beautiful doors in Tunisia . It is made out of palm wood and lasts through time . Further , at the entrance of the tourist area , you have to visit the Dar Cheraït Museum . In its few rooms , you will discover the life of the 19th century bourgeoisie of Tunis .
The palm grove , a mirage in the desert Tozeur was already , during the Roman era , a hub for the exchange of goods . The city has succeeded , century after century , in keeping this trading activity alive . It is the largest exporter of dates in Tunisia . Known worldwide , its dates have made
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