Sidi Jemour Mosque
The Hidden Tosche Station
A New Hope's Deleted Scene
The Sidi Jemour Mosque on the Tunisian island of Djerba is a real-world Star Wars filming location. It was used in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope as the exterior for the Tosche Station in the Tatooine town of Anchorhead—a place Luke Skywalker mentions early in the film.
From Cinema to Heritage
While most of the scenes shot here were ultimately deleted from the final cut, a brief background shot remains. In reality, the structure is a 16th-century coastal fortress and mosque.
It gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 2023 and is now a notable stop for fans touring Star Wars sites in Tunisia.
🎬 Behind the Scenes
- Used as Tosche Station exterior in deleted scenes
- Brief appearance remains in final cut as background
- 16th-century authentic Tunisian architecture
- Coastal fortress with historical significance
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2023
Visual Journey
Visit This Location
This 16th-century coastal fortress and mosque gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 2023. A notable stop for fans touring Star Wars sites in Tunisia.
