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Tunisia★ 5
Nefta
Also called the Corbeille oasis, known for circular oasis walks and a natural amphitheater setting. Visitors can experience traditional oasis life and serene landscapes.
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USA★ 8
Indio
Hosts the International Date Festival each February featuring date competitions. The festival combines date celebrations with Arabian Nights themes and attracts numerous tourists every year.
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Egypt★ 4
Kharga Oasis
A remote Sahara oasis with traditional villages and desert experiences. The ancient trade route location offers visitors guiding through heritage and natural desert landscapes.
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USA★ 6
Yuma
Known for desert date cultivation utilizing Colorado River irrigation. Visitors can tour farms and explore the region's agricultural heritage linked to date production.
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Iran★ 5
Bam
Historic citadel setting with premium Mazafati dates and post-earthquake recovery efforts. Visitors can tour the Arg-e Bam citadel, date groves, observe traditional cultivation and processing, visit local families, participate in harvest (August-October), and attend date product workshops. The UNESCO site has a 2,500-year cultivation history and soft black dates.
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Egypt★ 5
Siwa Oasis
A remote oasis with rich ancient traditions and salt lakes. Key experiences include traditional mud-brick architecture, date and olive groves, salt lake excursions, Berber cultural immersion, Mountain of the Dead visit, traditional harvest methods, date preservation techniques, and desert safari combinations. The oasis features 300,000 palms and has a cultural link to Cleopatra.
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Tunisia★ 6
Tozeur
The homeland of Deglet Nour dates, known for its palm forest architecture. Experience the Eden Palm ecomuseum, traditional oasis walks, date harvests, Chak-Chak museum, sunset camel rides, traditional irrigation tours, date tasting, and Berber village visits. The site has 400,000 palms and translucent dates and has been featured in Star Wars locations.
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Algeria★ 5
Biskra
Known as the 'Gate of the Desert,' Biskra produces the famous Deglet Nour dates. Visitors can enjoy oasis walking tours, traditional cultivation practices, date auctions, harvest experiences, desert excursions, local markets, and processing visits. The area has Roman heritage and is dubbed the queen of dates production.
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Tunisia★ 5
Douz
Known as the 'Gateway to the Sahara,' Douz features Sahara Festival and date markets. This destination highlights nomadic traditions and desert experiences tied closely to date palm culture.
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