Matmata

Amazigh families have lived for centuries in troglodyte homes: rooms carved around a deep circular courtyard, cool in summer and warm in winter.

History

The pit homes protected the Amazigh people from raids and from the extreme climate.

Customs

Some families open their homes to visitors. A small tip is expected.

Food

Try "kesra", a flat semolina bread baked on the clay "tajine".

Best time

October to April.

The Hotel Sidi Driss, a troglodyte house, played Luke Skywalker's childhood home in "Star Wars". You can still sleep there.