Zaghouan and the Berber Village of Zriba
An authentic day out in nature: the abandoned Berber village of Zriba Olia clinging to its mountainside, then Zaghouan, its flower-filled medina and the Temple of the Waters, which supplied Carthage via a 130 km aqueduct.
The excursion
An hour west of Hammamet, Jebel Zaghouan towers over the plain. Clinging to its slopes, the Berber village of Zriba Olia was abandoned in the 1970s: its dry-stone houses, mosque and alleyways offer a spectacular view over the valley and a rare glimpse of rural Tunisia as it once was.
Below, the small town of Zaghouan hides a remarkable monument: the Temple of the Waters, a 2nd-century Roman nymphaeum where the 130 km aqueduct supplying Carthage began. The medina, known for its roses and wild-rose blossom, is also the home of kaak warka, an almond pastry found almost nowhere else.
This private excursion is ideal for getting off the beaten track, doing a little walking and discovering a more authentic Tunisia, without straying far from Hammamet.
Highlights
- The abandoned Berber village of Zriba Olia
- The Temple of the Waters, source of Carthage's aqueduct
- Views over the plain from the mountain
- Kaak warka, Zaghouan's speciality
Itinerary
- Pickup from your hotel
Departure inland, about a 1 h drive.
- Zriba Olia
The hilltop Berber village, its stone houses and views over the plain.
- Temple of the Waters
The Roman nymphaeum at the foot of Jebel Zaghouan, source of Carthage's aqueduct.
- Zaghouan medina
Flower-lined lanes and a taste of kaak warka, the local pastry.
- Lunch break
At your own pace, in Zaghouan.
- Back at your hotel
Arrival around 2.15 pm.
Approximate times for a 08:00 departure. Your driver adapts to your pace.
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- French-speaking driver all day
- Fuel and tolls
- Pickup and drop-off at your address
Not included
- Site entrance tickets
- Lunch and drinks
- Official on-site guide (optional)
Good to know
- The path at Zriba is steep and rocky: trainers are a must.
- Kaak warka is sold in the pastry shops of the medina.
- Lovely light in late morning for photos.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price per person?
No. The price covers the whole vehicle: driver, fuel and tolls. The more of you there are, the lower the price per person.
Do I have to pay online or leave a deposit?
No advance payment at all. You pay the driver directly on the day of the excursion, in euros or dinars.
Where and when will you pick us up?
At your hotel reception, your Airbnb or any address you choose: Hammamet, Yasmine, Nabeul, Sousse, Port El Kantaoui, Monastir, Tunis or La Marsa. Departure at 8 am or 9 am, as you prefer.
When is my booking confirmed?
Within two hours, by email and WhatsApp, with your driver's exact pickup time.
Can I cancel or change the date?
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How many people per booking?
Up to 16 people: sedan for up to 4, van for up to 8, minibus for larger groups.
