Amy Adejokun
Section editor
Coming right from a story of the One Thousand and One Nights, the Dar Cheraït imposes itself as a charming address in Tozeur. Amateurs of Middle East atmospheres, discrete and attentive service, and high standard amenities will choose this hotel without hesitating.
Dar Cheraït - © EASYVOYAGE
Dar Cheraït - © EASYVOYAGE
The Dar Cheraït hotel is located on the road of the Belvédère, in the hotel zone, 1 mile away from downtown and 3 miles away from the airport (allow 10 minutes for transfers).
The 73 rooms are spacious. They have a bathroom with hairdryer, bathtub, shower, and toilet. All are equipped with air conditioning, satellite television (13 European channels), minibar and direct telephone line. A room service on the first floor is available 24/7. Some rooms have a large balcony. It is possible to ask for one of the 12 suites, each being richly decorated according to a different theme.
Built in 1995, the Dar Cheraït presents itself as a homage rendered to the decorative arts of the middle eastern palaces. The architecture and the decoration combine luxury Persian, Andalucian and Ottomans styles. The cupolas' shadows cover the airy patios that remind of the atmosphere of the One Thousand and One Nights. The Dar Cheraït is without a doubt the most charming address in Tozeur.
Besides the barbecue-snack-bar of the swimming pool, the Dar Cheraït has two restaurants: a buffet for 180 guests and an à la carte restaurant for 30 guests (El Bey). You can eat there some nice Tunisian and regional specialties. The choice of the menu is nice with 7 starters, 7 courses, and 4 desserts. Expect to pay around 250 dinars without the drinks. It is possible to have a drink in one of the three bars of the hotel: the panoramic bar with view of the palm cove, the Moorish cafe or the swimming pool's bar.
The Dar Cheraït hotel is next to the museum of the same name. During your stay, take a chance to visit, in a grandiose setting, the many testimonies of the Tunisian civilisation, as well as the art gallery presenting a collection of old and modern paintings. Besides, every evening, enchanting shows retracing the story of the One Thousand and One Nights are given. The museum is open everyday from 8.00am to midnight.
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