History of Tozeur
The oasis at Tozeur has been inhabited since Capsian times (from 8000 BC) as an important staging-point on the caravan route from the Sahara to the northeastern Mediterra... Read More
History of Tozeur
The oasis at Tozeur has been inhabited since Capsian times (from 8000 BC) as an important staging-point on the caravan route from the Sahara to the northeastern Mediterranean coast. The city later went under the Roman control and acquired the name 'Thuzuros'. In Christian times, the town became the see of a bishop but no remains from this era had survived. But the place had witnessed some persecutions done to many early Christians during the period of Vandal rule (fifth century onwards). The stability was later restored with the Byzantine fortifications installed in the sixth century with the help of the local Berber tribes. A fort was established to defend the southern frontier of Tozeur against the desert nomads. When the city came under the Arabs' rule (the 7th century), peace and prosperity prevailed and the economic state reached its peak with the trans-Saharan camel caravans becoming very blooming especially at the 14th century. Tozeur was generally referred to as the "gateway to the desert" as an important staging-point on the caravan routes. In the 15th century, however, Tozeur was struck with an economic decline together with a ruthless epidemic of cholera that resulted in a huge loss of lives. This deterioration made it so easy for the French to take over Tozeur in 1881 without a fight.
Transportation in Tozeur
Tozeur's taxis don't have meters - the fare depends on your bargaining skills and how wealthy you look. Most charge around TDs for the 4km trip, although some ask as much... Read More
FEATURED HOTELS IN TOZEUR
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Sofitel Palm Beach
Tozeur This is the best hotel of the city offering high standard of comfort and services in luxurious decor. 12/08 WS
The lobby is very spacious and decorated with luxurious ornaments an ...
Palm Beach Palace Tozeur
Tozeur This charming design hotel was fully renovated in 2009 and consists of 128 fully equipped rooms. Guests are welcomed into a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service. Faci ...
Dar Zargouni Hotel
Tozeur This hotel overlooks the Nefta oasis and is roughly 500 m from Nefta town centre. The Palmeraie De Nefta is just 2.5 km from the hotel. Touzeur Airport is approximately 20 km away. ...
Ras El Ain
Tozeur For relaxing, the hotel has an outdoor pool, children's paddling pool, a beautiful heated covered pool (243 m²) with hot tub, a fitness centre and some free sport activities. Ther ...
Ras El Ain
Tozeur Tozeur is a town in southern Tunisia. The town centre is around 15 minutes' from the hotel. Dar Chrayet museum is just some 4 minutes' walk away, and Chakwak adventure park is arou ...
Ramla Tozeur
Tozeur Ramla hotel is 4 stars, built on the model of traditional dwellings of Tozeur offers interior decorating style mauresque. Hotel offers a comfortable rooms with a differents ameniti ...
Ksar Jerid
Tozeur Perfectly designed for guests' comfort and well-being, the charming city hotel fills guests' needs. Fully air-conditioned, it is designed in a Saharan palace 'Ksar' style, comprisi ...
Iberostar Palmyre
Tozeur The hotel premises offer classic desert hospitality in a modern and fully equipped accommodation. Further highlights are the hotel's delicious cuisine, a lobby bar with its relaxin ...
Golden Yasmin Ras El Rain
Tozeur Click here to see more details and book Golden Yasmin Ras El Rain . You see photos, situation, room facilities, hotel installations, entertainment facilities and payment methods Go ...
Framissima La Palmeraie
Tozeur The hotel is 4 stars hotel in Tunisia in the middle of desert tozeur and at the edge of the palm plantation. Hotel offers services including the gastronomy, the entertainment and r ...
El Mouradi Tozeur
Tozeur This hotel features outdoor and indoor swimming pools and a hot tub. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a private bathroom as well as a direct dial telephone and satellite ...
Dar Hi
Tozeur This hotel is located in Nefta. The hotel is about 1 km from the city centre of Nefta and about 18 km from Tozeur-Nefta International Airport. This air-conditioned hotel is a mix o ...
Yadis Oasis Tozeur
Tozeur The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool with children's swimming area, sun loungers and parasols. The rooms are en suite with shower and have a TV, minibar and air conditioning ...
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