Culture & Craft

Beni Khedache

بني خداش

Médenine

A mountain town in the Dahar

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About 30 km west of Médenine, Beni Khedache sits in the Dahar mountains between the plain and the Grand Erg. The area is dotted with ksour and old granaries, and the town has a mosque built underground.

History
The Berber villages of the Dahar were built high to watch the plains and protect harvests.
Customs
The mountain road towards Ksar Hadada and Ghomrassen is one of the most beautiful in the south.
Food
Olive oil and dried figs from the terraces.
Best time
October to April.
The underground mosque was dug into the rock to stay cool in summer and warm in winter.

Where to sleep nearby

ONTT-classified stays, about thirty minutes away at most.

Source : Official ONTT directory, read on 4 November 2026.

ONTT-approved agencies

Travel agencies of the region approved by the ONTT. The directory does not say which services they offer: ask them directly.

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Source : Official ONTT directory, read on 4 November 2026.

Page updated October 2026. Read more : Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons.