Sidi Bouhlel Canyon (Star Wars Canyon)
سيدي بوهلال
A dry canyon northeast of Tozeur where Star Wars scenes, including R2-D2 being captured by Sand People, were filmed. Fans call it the 'Star Wars Canyon.'
سيدي بوهلال lies about 20 km northeast of Tozeur. Its dry sandy floor is flanked by steep yellow-brown rock walls, and it was used as a location for Star Wars Episode IV and Indiana Jones. At the canyon mouth stands a small saint's tomb, the tomb of Sidi Bouhlel. The canyon is reached by 4WD, and a 10 to 20 minute walk along the floor is enough to experience the film scenes. In summer the canyon is extremely hot, so bring plenty of water and go with an experienced driver.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Eden Palm
- Medina of Tozeur (Ouled El Hadef)
- Chak Wak Park
- Tozeur Palmeraie
- Abou El Kacem Chebbi House & Memorial
- Dar Cherait Museum
- Belvédère Rocks & Ras El Ain
- Selja Gorge & Lézard Rouge Train