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Hotel Marhala


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“Very Cool Experience” Feb 2, 2008 - Bubba45
“Hotel carved into the earth.” Apr 19, 2006 - headin_on_out

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4 of 5 stars
Bubba45 2 contributions
Canada
Feb 2, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

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

“Hotel carved into the earth.”
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4 of 5 stars
headin_on_out 17 contributions
Abruzzo, Italia
Apr 19, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

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

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4 of 5 stars
sophiedelamarsa 6 contributions
La Marsa - Tunisie
Apr 30, 2008 | Trip type: Family

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

“Très bon hôtel surprenant”
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4 of 5 stars
Jijige 1 contribution
Brussels, Belgium
Aug 19, 2007 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

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

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