Since the lake was discovered by desert shepherds, Lake de Gafsa has become a curiosity for locals, and an overnight international tourist sensation. Hundreds have gone just to see the lake, to dive off the picturesque rocks and swim in the lake, and/or scuba dive in it since its discovery. Tunisian people living in the drought-ridden desert area of the Lake de Gafsa call its creation and appearance a miracle or curse.
