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Chebika Oasis

A gem in the middle of the desert that looks like it came straight from a fairytale.

As-Sabikah, Tunisia

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The stunning beauty of the Oasis   Mosaic North Africa
Walking path among the ruins, circa 2010   Avoiding Regret
View of the village   Mosaic North Africa
Chebika Oasis   Mosaic North Africa
A road through Chebika Oasis   Mosaic North Africa
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Reminiscent of vintage adventure movies, Chebika Oasis looks like a perfect hiding place for Alibaba's thieves' treasure, or a resting spot for ever-wandering caravans.

This beautiful natural gem in the heart of the Sahara desert also bears the nickname "Qasr el-Shams", meaning "Palace of the Sun" in Arabic, and there are no better words to describe the place. A river flows through the rocks, and there is a gorgeous waterfall, gently watering a palm tree grove.

A small old town used to exist near the oasis, but was abandoned in 1969 because of an enormous flooding which took the life of over 400 people. Nowadays, a few hundred people reside in the nearby village of Chebika, built after the flood.

Chebika Oasis was a filming spot for many scenes in "The English Patient" film.

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March 10, 2026

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