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We were waiting for our Algerian visa for 5 months, finally, we got it and we have realized, that there are no ferries available (except Marseille, France), so we took again ferry to Tunisia (from Civitavecchia, Italy – 285 EUR). After a bad experience with seating on GNV ferries, we...
In rainy and windy weather, we have arrived at another spectacular fortified granary in the Tataouine region. The oval fortification of Ksar Ouled Soltane was constructed by Berber people on a top of a sandy hill. The ghorfas, or stacked grain-holding buildings are spread out over two...
Our last stop in a rugged mountainous region was Douiret. This little ruined Berber village was a fortified granary located on a hilltop. It’s smaller and quieter than the Chenini. Village ruins are surrounded by citadel overlooking troglodyte houses dug in the mountain. The...
Our next visit was a picturesque ruined Berber village Chenini (local guide 15 TND / hour). The approach to this village is a scenic rollercoaster of small hills and turns, but the village only comes into focus after rounding the mountain bend and looking up. It was a fortified granary...
On the way to Chenini, we made overnight in Matmâta (local dinner menu 35 TND). It is a small Berber village in southern Tunisia with the most unusual village landscapes (local guide 34 TND / hour). The traditional underground “troglodyte” structures typical for the village...
We drove through death salt lake Chott El Djerid to Douz, and since it was already late afternoon, we have decided to stop over there on the way to Ksar Ghilane. The camp next to the main road was empty and quiet (7 TND / person). In the morning we have finally arrived in the Sahara...