Fezzan, Wadi al Hayaa et erg d’Oubari, Libya
Oubari
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Oubari is located in the Fezzan, in contact with an oasis valley and a vast desert of dunes. The Lake Gaberoun gives a salty environment in the heart of the sands, while Germa refers to the history of the Garamantes. L-erg is far beyond the urban surroundings and should not be treated as an ordinary excursion.
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Identity summary
3 to 5 days
Autumn · Winter · Spring
Recommended car
Desert · Lake · Heritage
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Oubari
Oubari is located in the Fezzan, in contact with an oasis valley and a vast desert of dunes. The Lake Gaberoun gives a salty environment in the heart of the sands, while Germa refers to the history of the Garamantes. L-erg is far beyond the urban surroundings and should not be treated as an ordinary excursion.
The most telling landmarks of Oubari are the town of Oubari, Erg d'Oubari and Lake Gaberoun. Together, they form a destination where desert areas, shores and lakes and heritage meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: tourist trip formally not recommended within the chosen perimeter. Activities describe a heritage interest, without available visit offer and access to sites, state of monuments, time and authorizations to be confirmed; no guaranteed inside access. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. However, some sites require more walking, elevation or preparation.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- City of Oubari
- Erg d’Oubari
- Lake Gaberoun
- Germa, ancienne Garama
Before you choose
- Tourist travel formally not recommended within the selected perimeter. Activities describe a heritage interest, without an offer of available visits.
- Access to sites, state of monuments, timetables and authorizations to be confirmed; no inside access guaranteed.
- Heat, tracks and distance: local preparation and supervision to adapt to the course.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Walk
Ville d’Oubari
Oubari is an Osian town in the Wadi al Hayaa region of Fezzan. It gives its name to a vast desert complex but does not confuse itself with the whole sand sea or with the lakes in the dunes.
Nature
Erg d’Oubari
L-Idehan Ubari is a vast sea of sand in the Fezzan, in the Libyan Sahara. Its extent is far beyond the city of Oubari; this dune landscape must be treated as a natural region rather than as a punctual monument.
Nature
Lac de Gaberoun
Gaberoun is a lake oasis located in the erg d Its highly salty water contrasts with the dunes and vegetation of the shores; it illustrates a specific medium of the Sahara, without constituting a promise of bathing or accommodation.
Heritage
Germa, ancienne Garama
Germa, also transcribed Jarma or Djerma, corresponds to the ancient Garama, capital of the Garamante kingdom. This archaeological site of the Fezzan brings a historical counterpoint to the dunes and lakes associated with Oubari.
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