Douz
is a popular destination, but the local architecture is not really
daring. While using standard governmental house models, there are some
attempts of creating some local identity. The market square is a
strange part of this, baked in the sun all day. But it really isn't
used before evenings when Douz in general comes alive.
Douz has virtually nothing left of its traditional quarters.
Practicalities
HOTELS AND ALTERNATIVES
Douz has a nice selection of hotels, covering all aspects of the scale,
both in quality and price. However, some of the better places are
reported to have staff with attitude problems.
RESTAURANTS AND ALTERNATIVES
There
is a good range of basic restaurants in town, as well as some options
of more style. As many of the better hotels don't excel in culinary
qualities, your safest bet for a nice dinner is the Restaurant Ali Baba.
NIGHTLIFE
Not much. The hotels have bars, but there is not much happening.
CHANGE MONEY
One bank in town centre, but the better hotels will let you change money if you are resident.
TRANSPORT
Good connections to Kebili, which is the real transport hub out here. There are also direct connections to Tunis, Gabes, Tozeur and nearby El Faouar. Your best option is shared taxis, as the buses often are already full when passing through Douz.
Douz
has several companies organizing different trips into the desert or
around the oases. Prices are stiff, and there is generally little room
for negotiating.
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