Metlili
متليلي الشعانبة
A Chaamba Bedouin oasis town about 25 km south of Ghardaïa, with an old hilltop castle and palm groves, offering a glimpse of camel herding and nomadic culture.
Metlili is the traditional centre of the Chaamba, an Arab nomadic tribe. Unlike the Ibadi old towns of the M'zab people, its old town is built on a small hill, with palm groves and a river valley stretching at its foot. The town is known for camel herding and nomadic traditions, and in spring camel races and folk events are sometimes held. It suits a half-day trip and is about 30 minutes by hired car from Ghardaïa.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ksar Tafilelt
- M'zab Palm Groves
- Beni Isguen
- Melika
- Ksar of Ghardaïa & Market Square
- Bounoura
- Sidi Brahim Mosque (El Atteuf)
- El Atteuf