Zaghouan · Zriba

Zaghouan and the Berber Village of Zriba

  • 6 h 15
  • From Hammamet · 1 h drive
  • Private vehicle
  • French-speaking driver
Zaghouan & Zriba - photo 1
Zaghouan & Zriba - photo 2
Zaghouan & Zriba - photo 3
Zaghouan & Zriba - photo 4
Zaghouan & Zriba - photo 5

At a glance

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.

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

Times are approximate and can be adjusted on the day

  1. Pickup from your hotel

    Departure inland, about a 1 h drive.

  2. Zriba Olia

    The hilltop Berber village, its stone houses and views over the plain.

  3. Temple of the Waters

    The Roman nymphaeum at the foot of Jebel Zaghouan, source of Carthage's aqueduct.

  4. Zaghouan medina

    Flower-lined lanes and a taste of kaak warka, the local pastry.

  5. Lunch break

    At your own pace, in Zaghouan.

  6. Back at your hotel

    Arrival around 2.15 pm.

About this 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.

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.

Can we change the order of the visits?

Yes. Mention it in your request or tell your driver directly: the itinerary adapts to suit you.

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.

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