Old Kebili & Ras el Ain
قبلي القديمة
An abandoned old town of mud brick about 30 km north of Douz. Ruined walls, alleys and mosque remains have a rustic charm. Nearby at Ras el Ain there is a hot spring park.
Kebili is the capital of the province that includes Douz. The old town of Kebili, south of the modern town, is a mud-brick village that was gradually abandoned after the 1960s and 1970s. Its surviving alleys, arches, houses and mosque minaret are half hidden among the palms. Some parts have been restored, and it is well suited to a leisurely walk and photography. North of town, at Ras el Ain, natural hot spring water flows out. It has been developed into a park with open-air baths, where locals often come to soak their feet and relax. The drive from Douz takes about 30 minutes. It is often a stop on the way to or from Tozeur and the Chott el Djerid salt lake.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Douz Thursday Market
- Musée du Sahara
- Douz Palmeraie
- Zaafrane Dunes
- International Festival of the Sahara
- Great Dune of Douz (Ofra)
- Ksar Ghilane Oasis