Chenini

This ancient Berber village is a remarkable site and one of the most visited in the region. Nestled on a ridge, it blends harmoniously into the color of the mountain rock. You will be able to admire the troglodyte dwellings, built into the rock, and immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of this place full of history. The guided tour of Chenini will last about an hour, but you will also have the possibility to extend your stay if you wish, in order to enjoy this unique experience even more.

The citadel of Guermassa originally housed a rural mountain society. The people who built this type of fortified villages (ksour) in the region are called Jbaliya (People of the mountain). The ksar allowed the Berbers to maintain themselves while establishing customer and protection relationships with the Arab tribes, who arrived in the 11th century with the Hilalian invasions. It is built at the top of the mountain to fulfill several functions: Military, ksar citadel fortress, it protects the village serving as a place of refuge against enemies, observation site in all directions from the village difficult to access. These collective granaries for the use of one or more tribes, it makes it possible to preserve or store in the ghorfas the different crops, wheat, dates, olive oil, etc., over the years. The panorama from the top of the citadel is magnificent.