Ksar Ghilane Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Oasis at Tunisia
About Ksar Ghilane
Ksar Ghilane is considered the most southern Tunisian oasis and one of the gates to the Sahara Desert in Tunisia. As its name says (ksar is an Arabic word which means "castle"), it features a fort dating from ancient Roman times. The Tunisian government proposed the fort on 17 February 2012 for future ranking on the list of UNESCO World Heritage. The oasis is fed by a hot spring where you can swim. Ksar Ghilane has long been difficult to access: it is now connected by a paved road fromDouz(80 miles north) orMatmatathat can take off-road vehicles or cars. It is a refuge for fifty families who harvest dates and breed goats and sheep. Tourism is an increasingly important industry. Several activities are available: quad biking, motorcycles, horseback riding or of méharées on camel. Visitors ca
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