The so-called "corbeille" (basket) in Nefta

The medina (old town) of Nefta

Nefta is a city in the south of Tunisia, near the Algerian border. Many tourists will come to Nefta to visit nearby sites that can just as easily be visited from Tozeur, which has far more options in terms of hotels and restaurants.

Get in

Louages from Tozeur run regularly and cost around 2 DT.

See

Nefta is the center of Sufism in Tunisia.

Sleep

• 1 Villa Dar Zargouni, Route Sahara Palace, ☏ +216 71 908 048, info@darzargouni.com. Overlooking the domain of the Nefta Oasis, the Villa Dar Zargouni is a traditional guest house. The Villa offers 4 personalized suites with Wifi internet access, television and DVD-reader, private bathroom with bath or shower, domestic linen and air-conditioning. Two patios and luxurious vegetation, central fountain and 100 palm-trees, a swimming-pool on the terrace with an exceptional view over the domain of Nefta. Available: bicycles, self-catering and relaxation lounges. Jan & Sep: suites 150-270 DT, villa 750 DT; Feb-Jul & Oct-mid Dec: suites 190-300 DT, villa 900 DT; Aug & late Dec: villas only 1050 DT. (updated Sep 2017)