Berber Dahar: a journey to savor, a landscape to explore

Between troglodyte villages, forgotten paths and ancestral flavors of southern Tunisia.

Mountain Nature Culture Adventure Gastronomy Sport Historical

Set off on a unique adventure through the rugged landscapes and perched villages of Djebel Dahar, the cradle of Amazigh culture in southern Tunisia. For three days, walk along ancient paths connecting Matmata, Tamezret, Zeraoua, Ksar Hallouf, Zammour, and Chenini, to the rhythm of encounters and traditions. This unique tour combines hiking, cultural discovery, and local gastronomy. Each stage is punctuated by culinary workshops led by locals – preparing couscous, tabouna bread, chakchouka... for a sensory and human immersion in the heart of Dahar. Between troglodyte accommodations, desert landscapes, and shared meals, experience an authentic adventure, far from the beaten path.

Trip Description

Set off to discover the deep south of Tunisia with a unique tour combining hiking, cultural discovery, and culinary experiences. From Djerba, cross the spectacular landscapes of the Dahar on foot, exploring Berber villages, fortified ksour, ancestral paths, and troglodyte houses. Each day is punctuated by friendly cooking workshops, where you will prepare and taste traditional dishes alongside the locals: wood-fired couscous, tabouna bread, chakchouka, and other Berber specialties. An authentic itinerary, off the beaten track, for travelers seeking human encounters, living heritage, and unspoiled nature. Highlights: * Accessible hikes through the wild landscapes of the Dahar * Cooking workshops with the women of the villages * Nights in traditional troglodyte accommodations * Immersion in local Amazigh cultures * Guided by passionate local guides

Accomodation

* 01 night at Dar Ayed Tamezret * 01 night at Dar Ennaim Zammour

Stay program

day 1
Djerba – Matmata – Tamezret – Zeraoua
* Departure by 4x4 at 7:30 am from your accommodation in Djerba. * Arrival in Matmata, visit of the troglodyte dwellings. * Start of the hike towards Tamezret, then Zeraoua, a small Amazigh village. * Cooking workshop: traditional wood-fired couscous with the women of the village. * Dinner and overnight at Dar Ayed in Tamezret. * Walk: ~10 km – Elevation gain: moderate.
day 2
Zeraoua – Ksar Hallouf – Zammour
* Departure on foot to Ksar Hallouf, visit of the fortified granaries. * Outdoor lunch with local specialties. * Arrival at Zammour, welcome by the inhabitants. * Cooking workshop: tabouna bread and chakchouka with local olive oil. * Night in the troglodyte house Dar Ennaim in Zammour. * Walk: ~12 km – Elevation: moderate to sustained.
day 3
Zammour – Chenini – Return to Djerba
* Hike to Chenini, a perched village with a panoramic view. * Visit of the village with a local guide and tea break with the inhabitants. * Cooking workshop: Berber dish + traditional lunch * Return transfer by 4×4 to Djerba (arrival in the late afternoon) * Walk: ~10 km – Elevation gain: light to moderate