TO the east, Matmata is a Berber village which hangs its hat on an underground lifestyle evolved in response to the desert climate. Between the whitewashed buildings lie underground dwellings. Between the rocky ridges, terraced fields and date palms manage to survive.
Ever wonder how it feels to be a Third World villager when the tourists come to town? Check into any of Matmata’s three underground hotels and the roles are reversed.
