Her architectural style is unique, playing with bricks of sand and clay. The women wear black robes with a bright blue band, unlike those from Nefta to the south with white bands.
The small airport sees flights from the capital Tunis several times a week TD, 1 hr 10 min , as well as a one weekly flight from Paris , all handled by the national carrier Tunisair. Trains left to and arrived from Tunis twice a day, usually very early in the morning at 6AM or in the evening.
As of December , a break in the tracks means trains only go as far as Metlaoui, but a taxi for the final stretch should cost DT. The train station There are plenty of long distance buses from most major cities in Tunisia. Louages can also be taken to Tozeur for example, passing by Gafsa and going on to Nefta. The bus and louage station in Tozeur are located near each other, closer to city center than the gare. Busses run times a day direct for Tunis, on a 7-hour, DT drive. Generally, taking the train in 1st or Confort class, around 30 DT is a much better option than the bus.
If you are heading south, you can take a bus direct to Douz or Gabes. Each leg should take just under 2 hours, though the wait in Kibilli may be hours for another louage. Louages are more frequent before mid-day. Taxis are unmetered in Tozeur; you will have to agree on a price before the journey begins.
Prices should be around 2 DT for a short trip around a kilometer or less , and more accordingly. Another option is in horse drawn 'carriage', though this is more of a tourist experience than a typical means of transportation. These can be found in most places although the parking area is near Residence Karim and the hospital in the south.
