History of Star Wars in Tunisia
Tunisia served as the filming location for the desert planet Tatooine in multiple Star Wars films. Locations like Matmata, Nefta, and Chott el Jerid became iconic thanks to their unique landscapes. Today, fans from all over the world travel here to relive their favorite scenes.
George Lucas chose Tunisia in 1976 to represent the arid planet of Tatooine. The town of Matmata, with its underground dwellings, wastransformed into Luke Skywalker's childhood home.
Many of the sets remain intact today, and local efforts have preserved structures such as the Lars Homestead. Tunisia has since become a pilgrimage site for fans.