Chott el Fejej

The elongated salt lake extends 70 kilometers from Chott el Djerid to El Hamma, with widths varying between 5 and 15 kilometers.

During the late 1800s, engineers François Élie Roudaire and Ferdinand de Lesseps proposed creating an inland Sahara Sea by connecting Mediterranean waters to this basin.

The name combines the Arabic term 'chott,' denoting a shallow saltwater lake, with 'el Fejej,' indicating its geographical position in southern Tunisia.

Visitors must exercise caution when walking on the salt crusts, as their stability varies depending on seasonal conditions and underground water levels.

The geological formation known as Fejej Dome underlies this salt basin, resulting from rifting activities during the Cretaceous period.

Location: Kebili Governorate

Location: Gabès Governorate

Elevation above the sea: 25 m

Part of: Tunisian salt lakes

GPS coordinates: 33.90444,9.17889

Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:59