Midès Canyon
ميداس
A layered sandstone canyon close to the Algerian border, with cliffs that look like a layer cake. The English Patient and other films were shot here.
The canyon of ميداس is tens of meters deep, with red, yellow and white sedimentary layers stacked along winding walls. The old village of Mides, also half abandoned, sits beside the canyon. Visitors can look down from cliff-edge trails or walk to the canyon floor with a guide. The site is only a few kilometers from the Algerian border. Do not cross warning signs, and carry your passport, as military and police checks are common. Mides is usually visited on the same day as تمغزة.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Tamerza Waterfall & Old Village
- Chebika Oasis
- Chott el Gharsa
- Ong Jemel (Camel's Neck)
- Mos Espa Star Wars Set
- Selja Gorge & Lézard Rouge Train
- Sidi Bouhlel Canyon (Star Wars Canyon)
- Nefta Oasis & La Corbeille