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Berber Village Tour: Historic Takrouna & Zriba
4.8
39 Ratings
Zriba El Alia
Embark on a captivating journey through historic Berber villages, exploring their traditional architecture and uncovering their significant role in World War II. Discover the beauty and simplicity of these charming old villages.
Embark on a captivating journey through historic Berber villages, exploring their traditional architecture and uncovering their significant role in World War II. Discover the beauty and simplicity of these charming old villages.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Zriba Olya ⵣⵔⵉⴱⴰ ⴰⵎⵇⵔⴰⵏ - The historic village of Zriba Olia (Upper Zriba), with Berber roots, is situated approximately three kilometers south of Hammam Zriba. Nestled between two rocky peaks, this now-ruined village offers a breathtaking view of Jebel Zaghouan.
- Jeradou - This charming Berber village in the Sahel region is perched on a rock…
- Zriba Olya ⵣⵔⵉⴱⴰ ⴰⵎⵇⵔⴰⵏ - The historic village of Zriba Olia (Upper Zriba), with Berber roots, is situated approximately three kilometers south of Hammam Zriba. Nestled between two rocky peaks, this now-ruined village offers a breathtaking view of Jebel Zaghouan.
- Jeradou - This charming Berber village in the Sahel region is perched on a rock 200 meters above sea level, overlooking a vast plain. It provides stunning views of the Gulf of Hammamet, Hergla, and Sousse to the east, Jebel Zaghouan to the north, and the Kairouan plain to the south.
- Medina of Hammamet - The medina of Hammamet occupies a small area at the southern tip of the city. Enclosed by ramparts with three entrances, it is the oldest urban structure in Hammamet, strategically located by the sea. This unique city reflects the Arab-Muslim lifestyle and cultural inspiration. The medina is surrounded by a fortified wall and a citadel known as “the kasbah,” built with high, thick walls and three gates connecting the ancient city to the outside. Constructed by the Arabs in the 12th century, it also features towers enclosed within the wall. Its spatial design is based on a clear distinction between public and private life.
- Takrouna - The picturesque village of Takrouna, perched on a hill, overlooks the Gulf of Hammamet and served as a strategic control point for the bay. It offers opportunities for photography and boasts panoramic, spectacular views.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Explore the enchanting village of Takrouna, a key site that influenced the outcome of the Second World War in Tunisia. This captivating Berber village, along with Jradou and Zriba, displays exquisite traditional architecture with stunning stone houses, beautifully vaulted rooms, and welcoming inner courtyards.
The charm and simplicity of Takrouna are…
Explore the enchanting village of Takrouna, a key site that influenced the outcome of the Second World War in Tunisia. This captivating Berber village, along with Jradou and Zriba, displays exquisite traditional architecture with stunning stone houses, beautifully vaulted rooms, and welcoming inner courtyards.
The charm and simplicity of Takrouna are truly breathtaking, providing a unique glimpse into the rich history and vibrant culture of the Berber people.
As part of your visit, enjoy an authentic traditional Berber lunch in Zriba Alia, where delightful flavors await you amidst spectacular views. Embrace this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the enduring charm of Berber villages and create unforgettable memories!
Location
Zriba Olya ⵣⵔⵉⴱⴰ ⴰⵎⵇⵔⴰⵏ
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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(39 Ratings)
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Virjinia-vassileva
Apr 23, 2025
Scenic views, amazing service - Very beautiful views, delicious food, marvellous scenic stops for photos, and very friendly people! Highly recommend. Going in April is perfect as it’s already sunny, but not too hot - perfect temperature with some mild wind.
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Elkesp460fa
Apr 12, 2025
Very nice trip - It was a fantastic outing. Seen a lot of beautiful things, being able to take a lot of pictures and made a lot of memories. Very good guide who took his time to explain everything.
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Alana_g
Apr 3, 2025
Ghassen is the best! - Ghassen is hands down one if the best tour guides Tunisia has to offer. He truly understood what I wanted to experience and he leaned in to highlights that made me feel heard. Traveling solo as a female, you want to feel safe and respected. He excelled in securing my safety and communicating with me when others would speak to him in one of the six languages he speaks. Best part of my tour was stopping to select, cook, and eat lamb authentically as families traveling for Eid do.
I am so happy I visited the Amizij (Berber) Valleys and Hammemet. This trip was worth embracing and diving deeper into the culture of Tunisia.
Also, I left my camera in his car and not only did he get it back to me the next morning, he also assisted me in transportation to the airport. His choice of driver was fantastic (shout out to Dad)!
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W1560vwgrega
Mar 22, 2025
Such an amazing tour. - This was my favorite part of my trip to Tunisia. The Berber village was so beautiful and the surrounding landscape was breathtaking. The Roman temple and aqueducts leading up to it were so amazing. Now, I had the same tour guide for 3 day trips so this next part will be the same on two other reviews. Ghassen was easily one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. He was always on time and very passionate about Tunisia. He knows the history, culture, science, and more about everything. The whole drive he is telling you about the regions we drove through, the agriculture, the industry, the people, and anything else you can think of. If you book with this company, ask for Ghassen.
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Sandlenf93
Mar 18, 2025
Don't hesitate... - Beautiful visit with our guide mohammed... very good explanations we see that he is passionate about his profession
Mohammed takes the time to explain, time to visit
I recommend this activity and mohammed
Sandrine and her mom
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700florencel
Jul 22, 2024
Village of TAKROUNA to discover without hesitation - Beautiful Berber village with few inhabitants. With LAZHAR (taxi of Hammamet 98.904.485) I asked him to discover this village of deep Tunisia that the inhabitants deserted.
Breathtaking views.... beware it climbs...
I was able to meet AMIDA, an extraordinary and adorable woman who lives there in a rudimentary way.
She invited me to drink tea and offered me the bread she bakes in an oven.
A very good moment of sharing simple and authentic.
Do not hesitate to meet her, she can also prepare you a couscous if you call her at 25.825.125; she deserves to be known..
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Davina_stephenson
Jan 1, 2024
Excellent guide, interesting and knowledge - Wonderful trip to the heart of Berber territory. Ghassan was an amazing guide - patient and knowledgeable with a genuine desire to share his love of the amazing history and culture of Tunisia. Sharing bread and harissa by the kiln was a special memory.
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He0li
Mar 10, 2024
To have! - Splendid abandoned Berber village. Nice view. It offers a panoramic view of another village on one side, of the mountain on the other.
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Tom
Jan 29, 2025
Mediocre Tour of Berber Villages in the Heart of Tunisia - For the rather extraordinary price that I paid, the tour was mediocre in my estimation. My driver and guide, Helmi, was amicable, funny, and spoke good English. I think he did his best to give me information about the Berber tribes within the bounds of his knowledge. He also took me to two places that were not on the tour because the tour was ill-planned by the company that Viator contracts with to organize the tours. This said, the tour needs to be WAY more dynamic and interactive for the price. For instance, I met not one Berber person really, other than the ones I made contact with myself: the doughnut lady, the teens playing traditional Berber music. Driving someone around and stopping places in a random sort of order is not a historical tour; it is a taxi ride to villages. I would suggest to the company to reformulate the tour so that it is stimulating to the people who pay for it.
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Beth_b
Jul 12, 2024
Hot and Irritable - The driver tour guide was prompt.
I enjoyed visiting the Berber villages and the experience. The Berber people were hospitable and lovely. The driver tour guide could have provided more backstory/culture and history. It would have been appreciated.
Extremely hot day, The driver tour guide did not offer water and only asked me about my comfort and the lack of air conditioning in the car once. Both windows were rolled down in the front for cross ventilation. Glad I had a hat.
The driver tour guide left me unattended in the hot car for 5 minutes while he did an errand.
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