To be transported to another planet, all you have to do is visit Tunisia's Manmata region. Here you'll find cave cities, unusual nature, and equally unusual locals.
A particular surprise for tourists are the enormous pits dug into the earth, which have become home to 5000 residents. Throughout the surrounding area, numerous settlements—castles—can be seen, home to Berbers or trogladytes. An interesting feature is that to access their dwellings, locals must enter through the roof. Regardless, these unusual houses deep within the crater are very comfortable. They offer ample space, and the intense African heat has no effect, while alcoves in the walls make excellent beds. 
The main advantage for tourists is that it's very easy to find accommodation and overnight stays. The troglodytes reserve the ground floors for hotels or restaurants, while they themselves live on the upper floors. Most travelers know that staying with the locals offers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a unique atmosphere, sample exotic food, and experience the most unforgettable experiences of their stay in the lunar desert.
Of course, it is impossible not to note the fact that these places have gained particular popularity thanks to many famous films.
The road to Matmata is also of interest to travelers. One of these routes may be the road through the desert gates, called Gabes. This route is the most popular. Many use tour buses. traveling They can meet the guardian of Manmata - Fatima, who is already 92 years old, but she always meets, welcomes and blesses new arrivals to these lands, travelers.
