Chott el Djerid
This Chott el Djerid (which is best visited on a day trip from the desert town of Tozeur) is a barren and otherworldly spectacle that captivates visitors with its stark and terrible beauty.
The Chott el Djerid's landscape changes depending on the season. In the summer, the Chott el Djerid's moonscape environs are a living fairytale, with shimmering mirages on the horizon and jigsaw puzzle pieces of blindingly white, broken soil underfoot.
During the winter, however, the basin partially fills with water, forming a strange lake in the middle of the bleak desert plains. A visit here demonstrates that nature creates vistas that are far stranger than you could ever conceive.
• Location: Tunisia
• Timing: Open all day
• Famous for: It is known to be the Sahara's largest salt lake.
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time To Visit: The best time to visit this site is during the mild spring or fall months, when the weather is most conducive to trekking. The spring season lasts from March to June, while the fall season lasts from September to October.
