This is a basic hotel carved out of caves in this troglodyte village. It's great for novelty value and to visit the nearby Hotel Sidi Driss where parts of Star Wars were filmed. Our stay was super-cheap (£13 pppn including dinner). The rooms are very basic with just two mattresses on a stone shelf in the small cave, with a... more

This is an experience I highly recommend for backpakers. The hotel is carved into the earth. The rooms and shared facilities are very clean. Keep in mind that electricity means a lightbulb with a switch in the room. No heating. But they do provide plenty of wool blankets. Front desk staff are very friendly. Breakfast is very basic (bread and... more

This region of Tunisia is famous for the dwellings which were carved into the earth to escape from the heat of the desert. There are several "troglodyte" hotels in the area, one of which was the setting for the famous bar scene in the original Star Wars movie. The Marhala is probably the better of the two that I have... more

Aménagé dans une ancienne vraie maison troglodytique 3 patios (2 pour les chambres et 1 pour la partie restau-bar). L'accueil... more

Dans la région des maisons trogloditiques, dormir dans une chambres creusées dans la roche s'impose ... Hôtel très correct, à... more