Culture & Craft
Toujane
توجانGabès
A Berber village on both sides of a valley
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On the mountain road between Matmata and Médenine, Toujane is split in two by a deep valley, its stone houses following the slopes. The drive itself is one of the most beautiful in the south.
- History
- Founded by Berbers around the 12th century, the village saw fighting in the Second World War.
- Customs
- Rugs woven in the village are sold by the families themselves.
- Food
- Olive oil from the terraces around the village.
- Best time
- October to April.
The final scenes of René Vautier’s 1974 film "La Folle de Toujane" were shot here.