Ksar Ouled Soltane

A fortified granary of vaulted "ghorfas" stacked up to four storeys high around two courtyards, still used for celebrations today.

History

Built from the 15th century by Berber tribes to store grain and olive oil safe from raids.

Customs

The Ksour Festival in Tataouine each spring brings music and Berber poetry.

Food

Try "kaak warka", ring-shaped almond pastries, and Tataouine's famous "corne de gazelle".

Best time

Spring, during the Ksour Festival.

The ksar's courtyards were used as the slave quarters of Mos Espa in "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace".