Tunisia Star Wars Filmset: 'MOS ESPA', Tunisia
Mos Espa, situated on the desert planet Tatooine in the Star Wars universe, is a spaceport settlement controlled by the Hutt Clan and Jabba's criminal empire. The city features various commercial and entertainment venues, including the renowned Mos Espa Grand Arena, famous for hosting the Boonta Eve Classic podrace. Mos Espa has a historical connection with Queen Amidala's visit and the discovery of Anakin Skywalker, who later became a Jedi. The city is prominently featured in Star Wars films such as "The Phantom Menace" and "Attack of the Clones." In recent events around 9 ABY, Mok Shaiz served as the mayor, and tensions and tributes arose between him and Boba Fett, who had taken control of Jabba's criminal empire. The real-world filming location for Mos Espa was near Tozeur in Tunisia, utilizing the impressive desert landscape for multiple Star Wars films, including the Original Trilogy.
Photography Tips
Every 30 mins or so, tourists are coming and flooding the area, so be patient, because after a while Mos Espa empties and gives you all the possibilities to make some nice shootings.
The vey first image is the same location as the famous original shot, found in the internet, but of course, so many scenes have been shot here, that you may find another shooting location.
The vey first image is the same location as the famous original shot, found in the internet, but of course, so many scenes have been shot here, that you may find another shooting location.
Travel Information
Straight forward and easy to access.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Lots of people
Best Timing
Sunrise during winter
Sunrise & Sunset
06:28 - 18:03
| current local time: 10:33
Photo Themes
Backdrop
cinema
Film Location
film set
Filmset
kulisse
Landscape
movie location
Movie set
nature
star wars
Locations
mos espa
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