Nefta


Oung el Jmel

 

Nefta, (نفطة), a place where time seems to have stood still. Nicknamed the "Pearl of the Jerid", Nefta is the site of the ancient Roman Nepte and is characterized by its hot springs and splendid oases. The "Corbeille" is a famous oasis with more than 400,000 palm trees.

 

Nefta is known for its spirituality and, above all, for the friendliness of its inhabitants.

 

Interesting visits nearby:

The great Sahara desert, the oases, Tozeur and Oung el Jmel (impressive dune landscape where Star Wars, The English Patient, Black Gold and The Mercenaries were filmed).