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DAY TOUR TO MATMATA AND TATAOUINE
DAY TOUR TO TATAOUINE AND MATMATA IN THE BERBER REGION FROM GABÈS
Located 170 km from Gabès, Tataouine undoubtedly evokes a unique part of French history.
The common expression "to go to Tataouine" or "to go to Tataouine-les-Bains" resonates as a poetic invitation to undertake a journey off the beaten track, an escapade to the ends of the world.
In Tataouine, the presence of a former French military prison, closed in 1938, extended into the heart of this desert region. This was where prisoners were relegated, isolated from the rest of the world.
Tataouine, is not limited to this dark page of history. It is also anchored in the Star Wars universe, where scenes from the films were filmed in the region and in Matmata, which you will also visit.
During this excursion through the Berber region of Tataouine, you will discover numerous ksour (or Ksar in the singular), constructions with Arab and Berber influences.
These ksour, formerly fortified granaries, played a crucial role as food reserves and places for storing oils.
These ksour, from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, are silent witnesses to the life of the Berbers and Arabs, and offer you a fascinating insight into their lifestyles and traditions.
Each stone tells a story, each wall carries the weight of past centuries and the cultural history of the Tataouine region.
