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Troglodyte Architecture: Berber Culture in Matmata
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Houmt Souk
Embark on a genuine exploration of cave dwellings and Berber traditions in Matmata’s mountains and nearby areas. Enjoy a traditional meal in a home setting for an unforgettable and authentic experience that will remain in your heart indefinitely.
Embark on a genuine exploration of cave dwellings and Berber traditions in Matmata’s mountains and nearby areas. Enjoy a traditional meal in a home setting for an unforgettable and authentic experience that will remain in your heart indefinitely.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Tamezret - Begin the journey early from Djerba to explore the troglodyte villages via the Bac.
• After crossing the Jorf Strait, head towards the Dhahar Massif, navigating the rocky paths from Zrewa to the old village, a quaint Berber-origin site set in a stunning mountainous landscape.
• Proceed south to Tamezret, a Berber village perched atop a…
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Tamezret - Begin the journey early from Djerba to explore the troglodyte villages via the Bac.
• After crossing the Jorf Strait, head towards the Dhahar Massif, navigating the rocky paths from Zrewa to the old village, a quaint Berber-origin site set in a stunning mountainous landscape.
• Proceed south to Tamezret, a Berber village perched atop a mountain, offering expansive views of the rocky desert stretching to the Eastern Erg’s borders.
• Enjoy a walking tour of Tamezret to admire the unique architecture of semi-troglodyte houses and visit the small white mosque that provides a breathtaking view over the village. -
Matmata - • Continue to Taoujout, another charming village set in a beautiful mountainous landscape.
• On the way to Matmata, visit the troglodyte complex “Diar Amor,” which serves as a museum and offers dug-out guest houses for tourists.
• Arrive at Matmata, the renowned Berber village famous for its inhabited dug houses, creating an impressive lunar-like landscape.
• Enjoy lunch with a Berber family in an authentic troglodyte house, experiencing firsthand the daily life of Berber women.
• After lunch, visit the Sidi Driss Hotel in Matmata, a filming location for the “Star Wars” saga. -
Toujane - Continue the journey through the breathtaking scenery on the heights of Dhahar to Toujane via the Zriba trail, a picturesque village nestled in the Dhahar mountains, overlooked by an ancient citadel offering a superb view of the entire village. Stop for photos and enjoy a delightful tea with mint and rosemary.
• Then, descend to the village and visit a traditional underground oil mill to learn about the ancient olive oil production traditions in the region.

What's Included
- Lunch is included.
- Lunch is included.
Location
Houmt Souk
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Patrickg769
Oct 27, 2022
Curious and unique living quarters - The visit to the pit dwelling in MATMATA was my high point. The place is very peaceful and unique and the people there at the moment treated us with kindness and tolerance while we visited the various rooms with their different uses, like the kitchen, bathroom, storage vaults etc . We refreshed with their Tea and tabouna bread.
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