Matmata travel guide

Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Matmata, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:

In funnel protected the homes of Matmata Berber against attackers

Matmata, 36 miles southwest of Gabès in about 500 m altitude in Dahargebirge, is at first glance as a place hardly discernible. The live in Matmata Berber build their houses have been sold for centuries in the earth. From a central courtyard from the rooms dug into the clay. Access to the courtyard is a long underground corridor. Today, most families in the valley below the new Matmata in ordinary houses, the old one still Matmata entire 2000 inhabitants. Because the region but a large touris...

Can you do better? We think so. Please leave your review below!

Matmata travel guide last edited by google-translate edit this text

Latest Reviews for Matmata

Have you been here? Write a quick review:

 You are currently not logged in. Login or register to write a review.