You don’t have to wait until May 4th or "Star Wars Day" to celebrate the legendary sci-fi saga's many worlds. From trekking the deserts of Jedha to dining at Luke Skywalker’s childhood home, here are some real-world destinations where Star Wars comes to life year-round.
**Wadi Rum, Jordan**
The sandscape of Wadi Rum in southern Jordan served as the backdrop for *The Rise of Skywalker* and *Rogue One*. Known as the Valley of the Moon, this cinematic landscape represented Jedha’s moon in *Rogue One*. Wadi Rum is a favorite among filmmakers for its otherworldly beauty, doubling as Mars in *The Martian*. Its reddish sands and dramatic rock formations make it an iconic location for fans of the saga.
**Puzzlewood, Gloucestershire, England**
With winding paths, moss-covered rocks, and gnarled trees, Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean offers an enchanting setting. Featured in *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*, it’s where Rey first encounters her nemesis, Kylo Ren, during the fierce forest battle near Takodana. Puzzlewood has also appeared in series like *Doctor Who* and *Merlin*, but its connection to *Star Wars* firmly places it on fans’ travel maps.
Built centuries ago by indigenous Berbers, this subterranean cave homes were converted to a hotel which George Lucas used as Luke Skywalker's childhood home in the original "Star Wars" film.
**Hotel Sidi Driss, Matmata, Tunisia**
This underground Berber troglodyte house was transformed into a hotel and became Luke Skywalker’s childhood home in *Star Wars: A New Hope*. Built centuries ago by the Berber people as functional homes, the site gained fame after George Lucas used it for filming. Although the set pieces were removed after filming, they were rebuilt for *Attack of the Clones* in 2000. Today, visitors can dine at the same table where young Luke once sat, making it one of the most iconic *Star Wars* landmarks in the world.
