About Matmata
Matmata's troglodyte villages tunnel into the earth, their cool underground homes built generations ago by the Berber people. Star Wars filmed Tatooine here, but the real magic lies in the cave dwellings themselves and the people who call them home.
Country
Tunisia
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
TND
Language
Arabic, Berber
Things to do in Matmata
Tour underground troglodyte homes
Stay overnight in cave hotels
Visit Berber families
Explore surrounding desert
Hike scenic trails
Taste traditional Berber cuisine
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