Hôtel Matmata

Southern Tunisia


A modern hotel designed to resemble a traditional ksar (fortified granary) from the outside, the Matmata has modern rooms, some with vaulted domed ceilings, tiled floors and colourful carpets, as well as simpler but spacious rooms in a separate annex. It's a little more modest than it hopes to be, but still good value.

Half-board is offered for just a few dinar more.


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