Chebika Oasis
شبيكة
A mountain oasis at the foot of the Chott el Djerid hills. Springs form small streams and waterfalls among the rocks, and an abandoned mud-brick village clings to the cliffs above.
Chebika lies about 60 km north of Tozeur, close to the Algerian border. It was a staging post in the Roman era. The old village was abandoned after floods in 1969, and its ruins now look across at a newer village. From the car park, a trail climbs up the rocky ridge for views over the desert and the salt lake. Then descend into the gorge to see the springs, small waterfalls and date palm groves. The full walk takes about an hour. It is often combined with Tamerza and Mides in a four-wheel-drive day trip. Entry costs a few dinars.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Tamerza Waterfall & Old Village
- Midès Canyon
- Chott el Gharsa
- Ong Jemel (Camel's Neck)
- Mos Espa Star Wars Set
- Selja Gorge & Lézard Rouge Train
- Nefta Oasis & La Corbeille
- Dar Cherait Museum