Road Trip to discover troglodyte architecture and Berber culture
Overview
True discovery of troglodyte architecture and Berber culture in the mountains of Matmata and its surroundings, with a typical meal at home to live a real experience that will be etched in your memory forever.
Inclusions
- Lunch - Lunch at a berber family in an authentic troglodyte house
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tamezret, Tamezret, Gabes Governorate
Early departure from Djerba to the troglodyte villages through the Bac.
• After crossing the Jorf Strait, departure to the Dhahar Massif by crossing the rocky tracks from Zrewa new to the old village, a small place of Berber origin abandoned in a beautiful landscape of mountains.
• Continue south to Tamezret, Berber village located on the peak of a mountain that overlooks a vast landscape on the rocky desert to the borders of the Eastern Erg.
• Walking tour of Tamezret to discover the typical architecture of semi-troglodyte houses to the small white mosque overlooking the village and offers an impressive view.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Matmata, Matmata, Gabes Governorate
• Continuation to Taoujout another small typical village implanted in a mountainous landscape but of an admirable beauty.
• Then, on the road towards Matmata, we visit the troglodyte complex "Diar Amor" which represents a troglodyte museum and dug out guest houses intended to lodge the tourists.
• Arrival at Matmata, the famous Berber village known for its dug houses still inhabited and which forms an impressive lunar landscape.
• Lunch at a Berber family in an authentic troglodyte house, to discover meadows and a direct way the daily life among Berber women.
• After lunch, visit the Sidi Driss Hotel in Matmata, location of the saga "Star Wars".
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Toujane, Tunisia
Continuation of the journey through beautiful scenery breathtaking on the heights of Dhahar to Toujane via the trail of Zriba, a picturesque village nestled in the mountains of Dhahar and overlooked by an ancient citadel from which you can admire a superb panorama of the whole village. Photo stop with tasting of a good tea with mint and rosemary.
• Then, down to the village and visit a traditional underground oil mill to discover the ancient traditions of olive oil production in the region.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tamezret, Tamezret, Gabes Governorate
Early departure from Djerba to the troglodyte villages through the Bac.
• After crossing the Jorf Strait, departure to the Dhahar Massif by crossing the rocky tracks from Zrewa new to the old village, a small place of Berber origin abandoned in a beautiful landscape of mountains.
• Continue south to Tamezret, Berber village located on the peak of a mountain that overlooks a vast landscape on the rocky desert to the borders of the Eastern Erg.
• Walking tour of Tamezret to discover the typical architecture of semi-troglodyte houses to the small white mosque overlooking the village and offers an impressive view.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Matmata, Matmata, Gabes Governorate
• Continuation to Taoujout another small typical village implanted in a mountainous landscape but of an admirable beauty.
• Then, on the road towards Matmata, we visit the troglodyte complex "Diar Amor" which represents a troglodyte museum and dug out guest houses intended to lodge the tourists.
• Arrival at Matmata, the famous Berber village known for its dug houses still inhabited and which forms an impressive lunar landscape.
• Lunch at a Berber family in an authentic troglodyte house, to discover meadows and a direct way the daily life among Berber women.
• After lunch, visit the Sidi Driss Hotel in Matmata, location of the saga "Star Wars".
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Toujane, Tunisia
Continuation of the journey through beautiful scenery breathtaking on the heights of Dhahar to Toujane via the trail of Zriba, a picturesque village nestled in the mountains of Dhahar and overlooked by an ancient citadel from which you can admire a superb panorama of the whole village. Photo stop with tasting of a good tea with mint and rosemary.
• Then, down to the village and visit a traditional underground oil mill to discover the ancient traditions of olive oil production in the region.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
patrickg769
October 2022
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 ...
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.Klara_B
April 2022
Un tour des villages troglodytes en passant par des paysages magnifiques.. Notre guide Khames était incroyable !! Il nous a apprit plein de choses sur le pays, les cultures, etc.. A faire absolument pour voir un peu du pays !!
Un tour des villages troglodytes en passant par des paysages magnifiques.. Notre guide Khames était incroyable !! Il nous a apprit plein de choses sur le pays, les cultures, etc.. A faire absolument pour voir un peu du pays !!